Meet… MJ Quintana

At dealerBest we believe in efficiency without losing humanity, and that vision is enhanced thanks to collaborations with people who share our values. Today we are lucky to talk with María Jesús Quintana (MJ), the soul of BURI BURI, a method that combines people development and process optimization to create happier, more cohesive and more efficient teams.

With a fresh and human perspective, MJ tells us how she lives her purpose —helping people and businesses grow hand in hand— and the key role that BURI BURI is playing at dealerBest, especially at such a relevant time as the generational succession process.

Join us in this interview to discover how MJ understands innovation, change and the importance of always keeping the good vibes going, both inside and outside companies.

To start with, who is María Jesús Quintana?

I am a person passionate about personal development, learning and self-improvement.

I like to lead a healthy lifestyle, laughter and good vibes, nature, painting, dancing, companies and their processes.

My purpose is to help develop people and businesses. Both hand in hand. I believe we are here to learn and enjoy. I like to surround myself with people who lift me up and I try to provide the same.

What is BURI BURI and what role does it currently play within dealerBest?

BURI BURI is a method to boost good vibes and efficient processes in companies to achieve better results. We help people develop personally and professionally and optimize processes.

At dealerBest we are supporting the succession process, developing the team's talent and leadership and optimizing processes.

One of the projects underway is Next Gen BURI BURI. Could you tell us what it consists of and what makes it special?

This is the project that supports the succession process currently taking place at dealerBest.

After many years of building and giving it their all, the founding partners and key team profiles see their new stage approaching: retirement. They have to let go and hand over the reins to the incoming, younger team with less experience. And this is not usually easy, neither for the outgoing team nor for the incoming one.

So with Next Gen BURI BURI we help make it easier and more efficient, without forgetting to have a good time.

When you hear about dealerBest, what value do you see in a company dedicated to optimizing processes within the automotive sector?

The main value is that it offers the possibility of living better while achieving better results for companies in the sector.

I would say it increases efficiency in the automotive area.

In such a traditional sector as automotive, what does the presence of a player like dealerBest, which drives innovation and change, bring?

It brings the necessary tools to adapt to the new reality comfortably and effectively.

Don't you know how to adapt your processes to the new, more digital reality and market changes? Are you looking for tools that save you time and money?

dealerBest gives you the solution and makes it easy for you.

From your experience, how does dealerBest help make processes easier and more human for the people working in them?

dealerBest focuses on two things that are the foundation of BURI BURI and that's why we were a match: processes and people.

dealerBest's slogan is "we live while we work" and this extends to its customers.

Its focus is on improving the lives of dealerships and manufacturers. How? By being leaders in the sector, offering technological and management solutions.

Change is never easy. What role does an open and adaptive mindset play in the success of DealerBest's projects?

That's one thing I love about dealerBest: even though it's a company that has been active for over 30 years, it hasn't lost that young, adventurous and flexible spirit.

This is key to adapting to the sector's evolution and remaining a leader.

You have worked with many companies. What do you think sets dealerBest's people apart and makes them stand out compared to other companies?

Humanity. Closeness. Naturalness.

Both within the company itself and with its customers. They welcome you on your first day as if they had known you your whole life and they give you everything.

They know how to look out for others. This, which seems so easy, is very hard to find and is what people value the most.

If you had to point out an innate trait of dealerBest, something that is part of its DNA, what would it be?

Without a doubt... that humanity, the drive for self-improvement and never losing sight of enjoyment.

And to finish, any curious or funny anecdote that has happened to you while working with the dealerBest team?

I remember several experiences, but the most striking one was the first day I came to meet the team in person.

Until then I had only met Paco, the CEO, digitally, and it turned out that very day there was a blackout. Luckily, my train arrived on time, Paco picked me up and we got there without any problems.

However, while we were in the middle of a meeting, the power went out completely. I immediately thought: "And now how do I get back?" We had come by car, but luckily Paco is a great motorcyclist and has several motorcycles. My suitcase fit in the trunk of his motorcycle, so he took me through all of Madrid's traffic, and in just half an hour I was already settled in my accommodation, with no problem at all.

In the end, that blackout turned out to be an unforgettable experience, thanks to dealerBest

"At dealerBest we believe in efficiency without losing humanity."

MJ Quintana

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