Testimonials This is a testimonial about the business in general. I was never impressed by the stereotype of the average "car salesman" and I certainly never expected to become one. I wasn't sure of what direction my life would take, but I wanted to be a true professional in some business. Little over thirty years ago, I walked into a dealership that would change my life forever. This was Royal Buick. "The dealership that's different" was their slogan. The first thing I noticed was the way the sales people were dressed. Their uniform consisted of brown dress slacks and shoes, blue shirt, tan blazer with brass buttons and a tie that matched. I remember thinking that "these guys look like they stepped out of GQ Magazine". After speaking to a few of them and to management, there was no doubt that I wanted to join their team. This turned out to be one of the best decisions in my life. As more and more opportunities opened up, I took on more responsibilities and trained many people in the same image I so enjoyed portraying. This business has exceeded all my expectations. It has made it possible to me to provide a great life style for my family, allowed us to travel to many destinations world wide that otherwise would have never been possible, and more importantly has provided my children with quality private education that helped them become successful in their own right. Those that are ready to make the commitment and accept the challenge, will reap countless rewards. Welcome on board! Joe de Sousa

Joe de Sousa, President Began in the automotive business on February 1, 1977 as a salesman for Royal Buick in Tampa (part of the Key Royal organization) where he received his basic training. He joined Superior Pontiac/GMC in September of that year where he held a sales position for about 3 ½ years and qualified for the Master Sales Guild for Pontiac and GMC Truck. During the next 9 years the organization prospered and he assumed several management positions. Some of these positions included Closer, Truck Manager, General Sales Manager for the Pontiac and GMC dealerships, General Sales Director for Pontiac, GMC, Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Suzuki, achieving high national rankings with all franchises. He then was promoted to General Manager/Vice President of the Pontiac/GMC dealership. For the following 17 ½ years Mr. de Sousa held management positions in some of West Florida’s premier Pontiac, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Chrysler/Jeep/Eagle dealerships. He also served as a Professional Trainer for over three years, one and a half years as the Corporate Trainer for Brandon Ford (a national volume dealer) and one and a half years as a professional recruiter and trainer for Automotive Management Consultants servicing many of the Tampa Bay Area dealerships. During his career he was recognized for many of his accomplishments as follows: Pontiac Master Salesman – Three Years GMC Truck Master Salesman – Three Years GMC Truck Master Sales Manager – Two Years Pontiac Master Sales Manager – Seven Years Buick Professional Sales Master – Two Years Received Buick’s Top Performer Sales Manager Award in 1999 and 2000(Ranking #1 in Class Nationally in Sales Volume and CSI) GM Mark of Excellence Master Sales Manager for Buick and Cadillac – Three Years In late 2005 he earned the right to a Suzuki Franchise in Lakeland, Florida which he later sold in December of 2006. Upon completion of the sale and after thirty years of experience in the automotive field, he founded Professional Sales Masters, Inc., a recruiting and training company where he could build professional sales people and elevate the general public’s perception of the automobile sales person. All the trainers associated with Professional Sales Masters, Inc. have been selected because of their extensive automotive experience in sales, management and training. They know how to best relate to newcomers to the business and provide the coaching necessary to prepare them for success in their new exciting career.