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Grow or Get Left Behind: Why Growth is the Key to Thriving

Grow or Get Left Behind: Why Growth is the Key to Thriving

At NC Trailers, one thing is crystal clear: growth isn’t just an option—it’s a core value. Whether it’s individual growth or company-wide growth, the message is the same: keep learning, keep asking questions, keep improving. Because if you’re not growing, you’re falling behind.

Growth Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential

Stephen M. R. Covey said it best: “Unless you’re continually improving your skills, you’re quickly becoming irrelevant.” Growth is the lifeblood of success, and that applies to both individuals and companies. NC Trailers didn’t grow from a single trailer in the front yard to the #1 rated dealership in the Carolinas by accident. We did it by learning from our wins and losses, asking lots of questions, and constantly seeking ways to improve.

Ask Lots of Questions—Curiosity Drives Growth

Here’s a simple truth: the more questions you ask, the more you grow. The people who are too afraid to ask questions are the ones who stay stuck. At NC Trailers, we encourage everyone to ask questions—whether you’ve been here for 10 days or 10 years. There’s always something to learn. Growth starts when you’re curious enough to dig deeper and bold enough to ask questions others might shy away from.

Pro Tip: If you see something that doesn’t make sense or could be done better, ask why it’s done that way. Challenge the status quo. That’s how progress happens.

Learn From Wins—and Especially From Losses

Wins feel great, but losses are where the real learning happens. When we win, we celebrate. But when we lose? That’s when we dig in and ask, “What can we do better next time?” The more we learn from our losses, the fewer we’ll have in the future. And at NC Trailers, we’re committed to turning every setback into a setup for a bigger comeback.

Be Open-Minded—Growth Requires Flexibility

Growth doesn’t happen in a comfort zone. It happens when you’re open to new ideas and willing to change the way you do things. Change is hard—Andy Hargreaves nailed it when he said, “Change is easy to propose, hard to implement, and especially hard to sustain.” But you know what’s harder? Staying stuck. That’s why we need to stay open-minded and flexible, always ready to pivot when something new or better comes along.

Challenge: Next time you hear about a new process or tool, instead of thinking about why it won’t work, ask yourself, “How could this improve what I’m doing now?”

Seek Opportunities to Improve—Growth is Contagious

Here’s the thing: when one person on the team grows, the whole team gets better. Growth is contagious. Every time you learn something new or master a skill, it doesn’t just help you—it helps everyone around you. And when the entire team is focused on growth, we can deliver more value to our customers, partners, and community.

Pro Tip: Be the person who’s always looking for ways to improve—not just for yourself, but for the team. Ask, “How can we do this better? Faster? Smarter?”

Practice to Achieve Mastery—Repetition is Key

Mastery doesn’t happen overnight—it happens through practice. Want to be great at what you do? Then keep doing it until you can’t get it wrong. Whether it’s a skill, a process, or a new system, practice until it’s second nature. Growth is about taking what you’ve learned and perfecting it through repetition.

Growth Fuels the Future of NC Trailers

NC Trailers didn’t start as the #1 rated dealership in the Carolinas. We started with one trailer, a lot of hard work, and a desire to grow. And we’re not stopping. Our vision is bigger than where we are now. We’re leveraging new technologies, building stronger partnerships, and pushing forward with innovative customer financing solutions. We’re on a mission to having 6 dealerships by 2031. That’s where we’re headed, and growth is how we’ll get there.

The Bottom Line: Grow Every Day

At NC Trailers, we grow individually and as a company. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being committed to constant improvement. Every time you walk through those doors, ask yourself, “How can I get better today?” Whether it’s learning from a mistake, asking questions, or practicing a skill until you’ve mastered it, growth is how we thrive together.

So, let’s keep growing. Let’s keep learning. Let’s keep asking questions. Growth is what got us here—and growth is what will take us to the next level.

About the Author

Hi, I’m Johnny Shelton with NC Trailers, the #1 rated trailer dealer in the Carolinas. With over 300 trailers in stock, we’ve proudly served contractors, adventure seekers, and everyone in between since 1996. Having sold and serviced over 10,000 trailers, we’re grateful for the trust our customers have placed in us. We’re committed to using our experience to help you succeed in all your trailer and towing needs. Let’s thrive together!

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First Last N.
12:41 13 Apr 25
Nctrailers Team are awesome !!! Sam the sales representative was very helpful on the phone and when I should up on site. Shanice with my contract. Tammy explaining each process during the DMV registration and paperwork. Ryan was very patient in the pouring rain preparing and getting me connected to the truck and doing the safety checks 5 times to make sure no issues. Thanks nctrailers of Thomasville for professionalism and attention to detail. I definitely be seeing you guys in a few months for a car trailer .
Desiree B.
18:02 12 Apr 25
Had the pleasure of buying our first trailer for our new business from them this weekend. And let me say I can’t say enough about this company. From the first call with Donna, till we drove off the lot hooked up, they were absolutely amazing! Their inventory is intensive yes, but the customer service is extraordinary! Our purchase experience start with a transfer to Zach who was welcoming and extremely knowledgeable! Shancie took care of the financing and made everything so easy and simple, and Tammy was fast with our paperwork! Noah and Ryan went above and beyond for the install and hookup of all the accessories we choose! These folks are the best around and hire the most wonderful crew! Highly recommend them for any trailer purchase or service needs!
Mitch O.
12:47 12 Apr 25
I would like to take a minute and recognize several people at NC trailers. From the start it was Zach & Sam in sales which went above and beyond the process of helping me pick the correct trailer and helping me complete all necessary paperwork when I was literally 1800 miles away driving down the road.

Shanice in financing made financing the trailer simple and quick, and behind the scenes Tammy in tag/title department was doing her magic so it all came together as one cohesive unit the day of picking the trailer up.

Speaking of picking up the trailer, Ryan & Noah truly went above and beyond expectations working in the pouring rain, while not compromising standards of making sure everything went smoothly and that I was hooked up correctly while taking the time to fully go over every aspect of the trailer and how to hook and unhook the trailer.

Tyler in Service & Parts was very helpful with information regarding the Gooseneck hitch for my next trailer.

Thank you to each Team member of NC trailers. I HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone needing a trailer.

So, if you need any type of trailer, accessory or even a repair, NC trailers should be your First and only stop. They truly make you feel like Family and the trailers are rated top in the Industry and priced very reasonably.

Head on over to NC trailers and get your trailer today. Tell them Mitch with a “M” not a “B” sent you, and you should receive an extra smile or two.
Anthony T.
21:34 10 Apr 25
Awesome place to do business!
Shaun O.
04:19 09 Apr 25
I have to say I had great experience with the staff at NCtrailers in Thomasville, NC. The staff up there were amazing. I had the pleasure of being David’s first sale for his new career dealing in this type of equipment. He has had many years in sales and it shows but he decided to venture into a new atmosphere of sales. Working through the contract side of things Shanice was very thorough and was able to give me all the details I needed. She was so inviting and made you feel comfortable through would could be a stressful process.

Tammy was a sweetheart with the tag and title paper work and talked me through all the necessary links and info I would need to setup the last little bit of info.

Ryan and Noah had me all hooked up and ready to go and even took the time to help me find a short in my connection on my truck so I would be comfortable knowing all the lights and everything worked properly on the new trailer.

All in all I had a great experience with the entire staff from parts to sales to service. I will most definitely be recommending them to anyone I know for their trailer needs.

Now wish me luck on my lawn care company venture.
Lawn Legends LLC.
Conard B.
14:22 07 Mar 25
The staff was very helpful and motivated I went back and forth with two trailers figuring prices and add ons they were very patient and provide me with two different layouts for two different prices. I finally made my decision. I would highly recommend for your next trailer go too NC trailer sales.
Keith B.
02:54 07 Feb 25
After searching many sites, I settled on calling NC Trailers of Thomasville, NC. Zach was very helpful over the phone answering my questions. After I decided on a trailer I drove 3 1/2 hours to arrive at their location only 30 minutes before they closed. They didn’t mind my late arrival or staying to complete the sale. I changed my mind on the trailer I wanted and Shaun was very quick to redo all the paperwork for the sale. Noah was also helpful in going over the trailer with me and answering questions I had. And thank you Tammy for saving me a trip to NCDMV, at NC Trailers they can do your DMV registration and you leave with tags already installed. The trailer pulled smoothly all the home.
Jenny D
00:33 11 Dec 24
Tyler at NC trailers was knowledgeable, helpful & communicated well. Tyler made getting the replacement part I needed hassle free. Thanks again!
Stephen J.
18:46 09 Dec 24
What a great place to purchase a trailer!! Such a huge inventory and very competitive pricing. My sales representative was Zach and he really went over the top to satisfy what I wanted. Shaun handled my contract and was super efficient as with Tammy, who handled my DMV paperwork. Many thumbs up to this great group!!
Thanks so very much!!
Frederick H.
10:06 07 Dec 24
Bought a Landscaping trailer from them 5 years ago. Great trailer! They service and have parts in stock! Went and seen Tyler for parts the other day and he's very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend these guys to anyone! Dec 2024 Update: This is my second review. Lol. I some new HD axles installed on a trailer back in the spring and they are holding up GREAT! Thanks Tyler again for your sales work and Wes for an amazing flawless install! Great knowledgeable crew here!
Stephanie N James R
03:44 07 Dec 24
This company was great! Zach showed us great options, and helped us pick the perfect trailer for our needs. Shawn explained all of the extra packages we could add to it, and finalized the contract. Tammy did a great job at making sure we had our title, tag,and registration taken care of. And, Ryan and Noah got us hooked up and ready to go. Because they have an on-site parts and service department they were able to install the needed brake controller the our truck wasn't equipped with. Wonderful place. Will definitely recommend!
william C.
20:34 27 Nov 24
This is my second Trailer I bought from NC Trailers. Everyone that helped me went above and beyond with their service.
Sales- Shancie
Finance- Shawn
DMV/paperwork- Tammy
Hookup-Ryan & Noah.
Their Service department helped me out a week later too.

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