Tim’s Story

Where my values began

I grew up on a farm in Guthrie County, Iowa.

Growing up on a farm didn’t automatically make me a hard worker, but it gave me daily opportunities to learn the value of responsibility, persistence, and finishing what I started. Livestock still needed to be cared for before school. Fields had to be planted and harvested when the work needed to be done, not when it was convenient. Equipment broke down, weather changed plans, and every season brought new challenges.

Those experiences taught me lessons that have stayed with me throughout my life.

I learned that:

• People count on you to keep your word.
• Doing a job right is more important than doing it quickly.
• Success usually comes from preparation, consistency, and showing up every day.

Lessons from the football field

From fourth grade through my senior year of high school, football became another important teacher.

Football taught me that discipline is choosing to do what’s necessary, even when it’s difficult. Success wasn’t determined by one great play, it came from preparation, teamwork, accountability, and doing the little things well over and over again.

Those lessons carried into my professional life.
Helping clients buy, sell or trad a vehicle isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about preparation, attention to detail, asking the right questions, and making thoughtful decisions.

Just like football, success often comes from doing many small things well.

A lifetime of learning to serve others

My faith has also played an important role in shaping who I am.

Growing up in church, I was taught the importance of treating people with honesty, kindness, and respect, and of looking for opportunities to serve others.
Those teaching have influenced how I approach both life and business.

I believe that every client deserves to be treated fairly, listened to carefully, and given honest guidance. My goal isn’t simply to help someone complete a vehicle transaction, it’s to help them make a decision they can feel really good about.

From selling vehicles to serving people

When I began my career in the automotive industry, I sincerely wanted to help people.

Over time, I realized that traditional dealership sales often place the salesperson in the position of representing the dealership’s interests. While many sales professionals work hard for their customers, the dealership’s primary responsibility is to operate a successful business.

That realization led me to create Independent Vehicle Advisors.

Today, my responsibility is different.

I don’t represent a dealership.

I don’t represent a car manufacturer.

I don’t represent a lender.

I represent my client.

My role is educate, guide and advocate for the people who trust my to help them make one of the largest financial decisions they’ll make.

Why Independent vehicle advisors exists

Independent Vehicle Advisors was built on a simple belief:

People deserve experienced, independent guidance when buying, selling, or trading a vehicle.

Whether you’re purchasing your first car, replacing a family SUV, buying a work truck, or helping a parent or child, you deserve someone who puts your interests firsts.

The values I learned growing up — responsibility, disipline, integrity, and service continue to shape ever client relationship.

My mission is to save you time, reduce stress, help you avoid costly mistakes, and guide you toward the best vehicle decision for your needs.

Because in the end, this business isn’t about vehicles.

It’s about helping people.