In this moving conversation on TimTalks, Tim Cox sits down with Mickey Seelye, President & CEO of Seelye Auto Group in Kalamazoo, Michigan—a third-generation dealer whose leadership begins and ends with faith.

Mickey shares how he rebuilt his family business from the inside out: valuing people over profit, choosing culture over convenience, and insisting that his faith be part of every decision he makes. This is a story about courage, conviction, and the quiet power of consistency—the kind of leadership that transforms both workplaces and lives.

00:00 – The Seelye legacy and the roots of a family-run dealership.

02:15 – Growing up in the showroom and learning every job in the building.

04:03 – “There’s no way I could do it without them.” Mickey on valuing his team.

05:34 – Meeting Stan—the faith-filled friendship that changed everything.

07:12 – The promise to lead differently, even when others said it couldn’t be done.

11:02 – When Forbes called—and why Mickey refused to leave faith out of the story.

13:18 – “If He’s first in my life, that means He’s first in business.”

17:40 – Consistency: the hidden ingredient in great leadership.

20:13 – “We hire for attitude, then train for skill.” Culture before talent.

25:01 – Starting with people—how to rebuild a broken culture from the ground up.

28:19 – Grace, hope, and leading a life that points back to purpose.

Connect with Mickey Seelye: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeyseelye/

Connect with Tim Cox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cox-29065a7/

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