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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2005 MARS INTERNATIONAL PLANS FOR EXHIBIT AT NACE IN LAS VEGAS International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) is held annually in Las Vegas in conjunction with the

2-5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. attendance at NACE 2005 is projected to be over 30,000 individuals from the automotive industry. M.A.R.S.

This is the first time in our history that we will be an exhibitor at a show of this magnitude, said Jayson Jones.

We have designed a new display booth, which will be manned by several MARS employees, who will inform and educate everyone about MARS systems and services, said Donovan Hall, Executive Vice President.

If you plan to attend the NACE show, make sure you come by Booth #2012 and see us. Pictured above is the rendering of the M.A.R.S.

1 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2005 MARS INTERNATIONAL PLANS FOR EXHIBIT AT NACE IN LAS VEGAS International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) is held annually in Las Vegas in conjunction with the SEMA convention. NACE is considered the World s Collision Repair Event, and is one of the 50 fastest growing tradeshows in the U.S NACE Convention and Exposition show is scheduled for Nov. 2-5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. attendance at NACE 2005 is projected to be over 30,000 individuals from the automotive industry. M.A.R.S. will be among over 500 exhibitors that will occupy the 200,000 square foot exhibition center. This is the first time in our history that we will be an exhibitor at a show of this magnitude, said Jayson Jones. We have attended NACE and SEMA in the past to see what was new in the automotive industry, but this is a big step for us to have an exhibit there. We have designed a new display booth, which will be manned by several MARS employees, who will inform and educate everyone about MARS systems and services, said Donovan Hall, Executive Vice President. We see this as the next step in our national marketing and branding campaign. We are very excited to be participating in such a premiere event! If you plan to attend the NACE show, make sure you come by Booth #2012 and see us. Pictured above is the rendering of the M.A.R.S. International Exhibit Booth, which will be on display at the NACE Expo, Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas. INSIDE THIS ISSUE MARS PLANS EXHIBIT 1 AT NACE SHOW MARS FEATURED 2 IN RESTYLING MAGAZINE PRECONDITIONING 2 THE MARS CONCEPT WELCOME NEW 3 MARS OPERATORS OP OF THE MONTH 4 SCOTT DUTTON OP OF THE MONTH 5 CONTINUED OP OF THE MONTH 6 CONTINUED NEW MARS 6 OPERATORS CONTINUED MARS MISSION To become your Car Care Specialist by removing from sight all cosmetic blemishes from your automobile. To improve the appearance of ALL automobiles everywhere by utilizing our proven appearance restoration, cosmetic blemish repair and enhancement services. To provide convenient access through the high volume retailers that consumers frequently visit. WE will accomplish this mission by recruiting, training, and equipping the industry s finest professionals and supporting them to advance both their skills and their careers.

PAGE 2 RESTYLING MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS THE M.A.R.S. INTERNATIONAL STORY MARS is excited to announce that the October issue of Restyling Magazine includes a feature article on MARS International.

October issue of Restyling will be distributed to thousands of attendees at the SEMA show in Las Vegas next month. thousands of other individuals attending the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nov. 1-4.

2 PAGE 2 RESTYLING MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS THE M.A.R.S. INTERNATIONAL STORY MARS is excited to announce that the October issue of Restyling Magazine includes a feature article on MARS International. In addition to their normal circulation and subscribers, this issue of Restyling Magazine will be passed out to MARS International is excited about the inclusion of a feature article on the company. October issue of Restyling will be distributed to thousands of attendees at the SEMA show in Las Vegas next month. thousands of other individuals attending the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nov We are so excited about the exposure our company will receive as a result of this article, said Donovan Hall, Executive Vice President. This is the first national publication to include a story about us, our systems, and the success of our Operators. This will be a great marketing tool for our Operators to use when seeking out new customers and establishing their business, said Jayson Jones, President. Our Operators should benefit greatly from such a great review of our company and the services they provide. If you are not a subscriber to Restyling, you can sign up for a free subscription by logging onto and completing their subscriber form. PRE-CONDITIONING A NEW CONCEPT FOR RECONDITIONING MARS has coined a new term to identify its complete package of appearance reconditioning systems that are provided to improve the look or appearance of a vehicle before potential buyers see the original damage. If a buyer is not aware of the original damage, he will not raise concerns about the value of the vehicle. Pre-Conditioning increases customer satisfaction and dealership margins. We are developing a number of marketing initiatives to promote the benefits of pre-conditioning, said Donovan Hall, Executive Vice President. Our customers who implement a Pre-Conditioning package of services have their lot full of pre-owned vehicles that meet a new quality standard. We are unique in that we can provide such a range of services for the complete vehicle, with repairs for exterior and interior wear and tear. Another benefit is we will maintain the vehicle until it sells. MARS International has started promoting the concept of Pre- Conditioning with a national advertising campaign in Auto Remarketing, which is distributed to over 50,000 franchised and independent dealers. We have several MARS Operations which have successfully initiated Pre- Conditioning programs, and we hope to see this number grow as we promote the concept nationally, said David Jones, Director of National Development. This is what MARS was founded on providing a full menu of services for our customers and becoming a One-Stop Super-Shop for all appearance reconditioning needs.

PAGE 3 MARS LAUNCHES 13 NEW MARS OPERATIONS IN SEPTEMBER! Bernie Shaw (FL) was doing PDR work for Press-A-Dent before joining MARS.

He is excited to work closely with Larry Proctor to develop both of their businesses in the area.

Chadd Russell (NE) was working as a supervisor at a medical recruitment company before becoming a MARS Operator.

Chadd is married to Dana and has two young children, Jasmine and Jordan.

He managed a collision repair center for several years before starting his training with MARS.

Terry Morrow (IL) specialized in auto painting and worked in a refinery for over nine years prior to becoming a MARS Operator.

Terry is looking forward to establishing his business and growing his customer base.

Deke Hart (IA) was working for UPS both driving a truck and being a safety instructor before finding MARS.

Deke plans to grow his business and aims for MARS to be the standard for appearance reconditioning in his area.

3 PAGE 3 MARS LAUNCHES 13 NEW MARS OPERATIONS IN SEPTEMBER! Bernie Shaw (FL) was doing PDR work for Press-A-Dent before joining MARS. He will use all of the new systems he has learned to expand his market share and grow his business. He is excited to work closely with Larry Proctor to develop both of their businesses in the area. Bernie is married to Durenda and has three grown children, Shane, Missy, and Zachary. Chadd Russell (NE) was working as a supervisor at a medical recruitment company before becoming a MARS Operator. He is excited about the opportunity to grow his business and hopes to hire 3-5 employees in the first year. Chadd is married to Dana and has two young children, Jasmine and Jordan. Scot Long (TX) is joining Erwin Dugger s team with extensive experience in the automotive repair industry. He managed a collision repair center for several years before starting his training with MARS. He plans on building a successful team to meet the demand of the area. Scot is married to Julie and they have two children, Kalee and Jacob. Terry Morrow (IL) specialized in auto painting and worked in a refinery for over nine years prior to becoming a MARS Operator. He takes great pride in a motorcycle that he metal flaked and a 1966 Shelby GT 350H Mustang he restored! Terry is looking forward to establishing his business and growing his customer base. Terry and his wife, Mary, have two children, Joey and Sarah. Deke Hart (IA) was working for UPS both driving a truck and being a safety instructor before finding MARS. Deke is married to Stacie and they have three children: Ryan, Jordan, and Jacob. Deke plans to grow his business and aims for MARS to be the standard for appearance reconditioning in his area. Jon Hankins (TN) was working as an Investment Broker before starting his MARS business. He is married to Terri and they have a new baby boy, Ethan. Jon wants to grow his MARS business and be one of the top franchisees in the country. Russell Cooper (TN) will be working with Jon Hankins. He was working as a Sales Rep. for Clayton Homes before joining MARS. Russ is married to Susan and they have three children: Ashley, Christian, and Kaleb. Russ is looking forward to getting the business started and growing it very quickly. Bill Painter (SC) was working in sales for an Information Technology Equipment firm before he discovered the MARS opportunity. He wants to hone his skills and be creative in securing longterm customers. Bill is married to Michelle and has two children, Will and Madison. Story continued on Page 6. WELCOME!!!

PAGE 4 O perator of the Scott DUTTON TEXAS Scott Dutton was familiar with the auto repair industry.

I was out of work at the time that I came across MARS on Monster.com, said Scott Dutton.

the body shops. But I came to a point where I almost decided not to do it.

Scott continued through the process though, and started talking to a MARS Operator in his area.

Month October 2005 Scott gets his foot in the door by providing bumper repair and plastic weld services,

4 PAGE 4 O perator of the Scott DUTTON TEXAS Scott Dutton was familiar with the auto repair industry. He had about 13 years of experience working in body shops when he was younger. I was out of work at the time that I came across MARS on Monster.com, said Scott Dutton. I was very intrigued as I went through the online interview process because of my background working at the body shops. But I came to a point where I almost decided not to do it. I didn t have the confidence that the work would be there. Scott continued through the process though, and started talking to a MARS Operator in his area. He was retiring from the work, but was very positive Scott Dutton wears a uniform, which gives him a professional look. He also dons an apron when working on a vehicle to protect his clothing from paint and dye stains. Month October 2005 Scott gets his foot in the door by providing bumper repair and plastic weld services, but he is using all of the MARS systems to provide TOTAL reconditioning for his customers. about his experience. It was his positive attitude and encouragement that persuaded me to complete the process. biggest challenge Scott encountered was the first few months getting started. I was discouraged when I first started out. Car sales were falling off and it was hard to remain positive with so much uncertainty. But Scott was determined and that determination led to success. Scott finished his first year as a MARS Story continued on Page 5

PAGE 5 OPERATOR OF THE MONTH CONTINUED... Operator a few months ago with $84,000 in billed sales. And by the end of December 2005, his goal is to clear over $100,000.

5 PAGE 5 OPERATOR OF THE MONTH CONTINUED... Operator a few months ago with $84,000 in billed sales. And by the end of December 2005, his goal is to clear over $100,000. I wanted to be a successful MARS Operator, making a lot of money! I m not greedy I just want something better for myself and my family. My income is greater now than it has ever been in my life, Scott said. I am completely responsible for my income now. harder I work, the greater the return. Scott enjoys working with his customers and building solid relationships that are mutually beneficial. Scott is a self-starter. You have to be if you re going to be running your own business. If you can t get out of bed on your own every morning, you won t be very successful, Scott said. He imparts those words of advice to anyone he talks to considering the business opportunity. Scott s favorite system is the plastic welds and bumper repair. My customers, to this day, still find that system to be very impressive. I get a lot of satisfaction wow-ing them with this repair, Scott said. I usually start out by doing bumper repairs for a customer, but it doesn t take them long to realize I can do much more than just bumpers. By the end of the first month, I am doing all the repairs on their vehicles. re are a lot of touch-up vendors in Scott s area, so he works to provide the other MARS systems, and will take the touch-up jobs when offered. I have found that there is less competition in the smaller towns than in the big cities, which means I can typically charge more for the services I am FROM PAGE 4 providing. In the larger communities, it s hard to get as much for a bumper repair or touch-up job just because the competition is so tough, Scott said. I find it easier to work on the smaller lots. It s just more comfortable for me. Scott is working towards a goal. He is looking forward to having another great year and doing even more than last year. But he is working to get into a position that he can take some time off to go on a mission trip in the near future. I have been on 12 mission trips in the past and really enjoy the work. My last trip was for three weeks in the Ukrain, Scott said. I d be really happy to get to a place where I can take a couple weeks off and go back. Scott is a sponsored employee working with Carey Hooper in Texas. Carey supports me fully in this business. It has been a great experience for me to work so closely with another MARS Operator, Scott said. He is not only working closely with Carey, but Scott has also started helping another MARS Operator that is new in the area. I have really enjoyed helping another MARS Operator get through that tough startup period. It is very rewarding to be able to provide this kind of help to another Operator who is struggling through those first few months. It wasn t that long ago when that was me. Overall, MARS is a stand-up company. y do what they say they are going to do. And my experience with MARS just keeps getting better and better, Scott said.

He is looking forward to growing his business and providing outstanding service for his customers in the Mid-Michigan area.

Scott LaBerge (CO) gained experience working with automotive accessories including pinstriping, graphics, spoilers, and other trim products before joining MARS.

Robb Griffey (MD) was a program chairperson for TESST College s Business Management Program before becoming a MARS Operator.

Bill Jensen (NM) has over 25 years experience in sales and marketing in the automotive and aerospace industry.

Bill s wife, Janice, is excited about this new venture and is looking forward to spending more time with her husband. Eric Rios-Carroll (TX) was an active duty army soldier before joining MARS.

6 PAGE 6 NEW MARS OPERATORS CONTINUED... FROM PAGE 3 Brian Compton (MI) was a Children s Pastor and also worked at a Boys School as their Athletic Director/Basketball Coach/Physical Trainer before becoming a MARS Operator. He is looking forward to growing his business and providing outstanding service for his customers in the Mid-Michigan area. Brian is married to Janelle and they have three children, Christian, Haleigh, and Cyrus. Scott LaBerge (CO) gained experience working with automotive accessories including pinstriping, graphics, spoilers, and other trim products before joining MARS. He is looking forward to getting his own business going with his added skills. Scott is married to Audrey and has a grown daughter, Jennifer. Robb Griffey (MD) was a program chairperson for TESST College s Business Management Program before becoming a MARS Operator. He has 15 years of management experience and is excited about the opportunity that MARS presents. Robb is married to Ginger, and they have a daughter, Mya. Bill Jensen (NM) has over 25 years experience in sales and marketing in the automotive and aerospace industry. He is excited about the opportunity to use his sales experience without all the travel required in previous positions. Bill s wife, Janice, is excited about this new venture and is looking forward to spending more time with her husband. Eric Rios-Carroll (TX) was an active duty army soldier before joining MARS. He is looking forward to becoming financially stable and successful in his new career. He will be working as a Team Leader with Bill Jensen. Eric is engaged to Erika House. MARS CONVENTION 2006 Plans are well underway for our 2006 Convention to be held in Arlington, Tex. from Feb , This will be our 5th Anniversary as a franchise company and we are planning a great program for MARS Operators. convention will be held at the Arlington Crowne Plaza and will feature new products, processes, supplier presentations and a Vendor Trade Show where MARS suppliers can meet with our Operators. Our 2005 Convention held in January of this year set a new standard and our 5th Anniversary Convention and Celebration is being planned to exceed expectations. Our growth and expansion of Operators has allowed us to surpass all industry competitors, said Mel Luigs, Chief Operating Officer. Every MARS Operator can take pride in being a member of the national leader in quality reconditioning services. Our professionalism and quality will show in everything we do including our great 5th Anniversary Convention and Celebration. Congratulations! David and Judy Jones have become Grandparents again. Amy Kamp, their daughter, gave birth to Chloe Faith Kamp on Wednesday, Sept. 14, Little Chloe was 6 pounds and 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Congratulations to the Jones Family

Martian Messenger. The MARS CELEBRATES FATHER & SON TEAMS. VOLUME 7, ISSUE 6 June 2006

Martian Messenger. The MARS CELEBRATES FATHER & SON TEAMS. VOLUME 7, ISSUE 6 June 2006 VOLUME 7, ISSUE 6 June 2006 MARS CELEBRATES FATHER & SON TEAMS M.A.R.S. International has always been a family affair. It was founded by a father and son team, David & Jayson Jones. David founded the company