From Mattresses to Supercars -- Meet our VP of Sales, Reid Garcia!
We took some time to interview Reid about his career journey in sales and how he ended up at Xtreme Xperience. Here's what he had to say⤵
👋 About Reid
I grew up in St. Louis and moved to Chicago after college. I'm passionate about sports—both playing and watching. I wrestled for 14 years and still enjoy fitness (just not running!). I met my wife of 7 years on New Year's Eve in Wrigleyville. She’s a high school teacher, and we love traveling during the summer. You might even see her at a summer tour stop helping out the XX team.
📈 His Career Path
My interest in business started in high school with DECA. At Mizzou, I majored in Business Management and minored in Hotel and Restaurant Management. After college, I joined Save a Lot's district management training program, which brought me to Chicago. Though I loved the city, the program wasn’t the right fit. I spent the next few years exploring different roles and discovered my passion for sales, eventually managing a store for Chicago’s largest mattress company and selling over $1.5 million annually.
🏎️ Joining Xtreme Xperience
I wanted to sell something fun and exciting, which is exactly what I found with Xtreme Xperience—driving supercars on the racetrack! I also wanted to work for a smaller company where I wasn’t just a number. XX offered that perfect opportunity.
💡 What Sets XX Apart
The dynamic nature of our company is incredible. We can make decisions and implement them quickly without endless meetings and red tape. Teamwork is also a huge part of our success. The challenges and wild nature of what we do require a great team, and that’s what we have at XX.
🔮 Looking Ahead
I’m thrilled about the future of the motorsports industry. With the popularity of shows like Netflix’s "Drive to Survive" and other motorsports series, there’s never been more interest in our field. New racetracks are being built, and fan engagement is at an all-time high. This growth presents exciting opportunities for Xtreme Xperience to expand and reach new heights.
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