Beyond the Norm

The Amazing Story of a Traveling Salesman Who Went the Extra Mile to Become Chairman of Interstate Batteries

By Norm Miller
with H.K. Hosier

Foreword by Joe Gibbs

Thomas Nelson Publishers, $16.99
ISBN 0-7852-7674-2

Here is the phenomenal success of Norm Miller, chairman of Interstate Batteries and businessman extraordinaire. From his early years in sales to becoming chairman of the largest independent replacement battery company in the U.S., Miller talks about the principles that have been the guiding force in his life. Business people will enjoy the inside look at what has made Interstate and Miller such a success, while the story of his spiritual walk is an encouraging example of faith at work in the real world. He also talks about Interstate's sponsorship of Joe Gibbs' stock car race team through the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, as well as the company's part in founding and sponsoring the Great American Race. This is an autobiography with something for everyone: business success, sports excitement, an inspiring spiritual journey, and an upbeat vision for the future.

Norm Miller, chairman of Interstate Battery System of America, shares the kind of wisdom you're not likely to hear from many top executives in the business world.

For one thing, he is a believer. He believes in the American Dream because he's lived it. From a humble beginning as a traveling salesman for Interstate, he worked his way up through the ranks to become CEO and chairman.

Norm Miller is also a believer in God's power to change lives, because it was that power that turned his own life around after years of drinking as hard as he worked.

That was the beginning of many changes in his personal and professional life. At the same time, there were some things about Norm Miller that stayed the same. His creative energy never flagged, and his willingness to dream up and try new ideas remained his hallmark.

As a result, Interstate Batteries is now one of corporate America's stunning success stories, a robust company that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for excellence and honesty.

Candid about his failures, overflowing with a wealth of practical advice, and always colorful, Norm shares what he's learned along the way in three exciting and successful decades at Interstate.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

NORM MILLER is the chairman of of the board of Interstate Battery System of America, Inc., the largest independent battery replacement company in the United States. Since becoming president of Interstate in 1978, Miller has helped the company sky-rocket to success, with an established dealer network of over 200,000 retail outlets across the U.S. and Canada.

Mr. Miller is also president of Front-Line Outreach, is chairman of World Impact Dallas and Overseas Council USA, and serves on the board of Dallas Seminary Foundation and Dallas Theological Seminary, where he is also a trustee. Mr. Miller is cofounder of the Great American Race, America's premier vintage car event. He and his wife, Anne, have two children, Tracey and Scott, and four grandchildren.

For more information on Norm Miller and Interstate Batteries contact:
www.interstatebatteries.com

H.K. HOSIER, co-author, is a speaker and freelance writer who has written or co-authored more than fifty books. She lives in Winters, California.