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Video Inspections in Service Departments: Hype or Game-Changer?
In the world of Automotive Service Departments, it seems like there’s always a new “magic pill” promising to solve all our problems and skyrocket our
How to Eliminate Bad Attitudes Permanently in Your Service Department
Dealing with bad attitudes that start to affect the Service Drive is an all-too-common predicament for Managers. Left unchecked, negativity spreads between Advisors faster than
Why Your Service Manager Fails at Driving Profit
Far too often Dealership Principals ask me – why can’t my Service Manager optimize shop profitability? They handle the day-to-day fine enough, keep customers happy
Squeezing Every Last Drop of Profit from Your Mobile Service
Wondering how to maximize mobile service profitability? Coach Christian and I recently discussed mobile service best practices, and I realized many departments leave easy money
Why Leadership Training Fails to Inspire True Followership
Let’s have an honest chat about leadership training. I’ve been to hundreds of seminars and workshops over my career. Read endless books detailing the qualities
9 Critical Mistakes Service Advisors Make and How to Fix Them
A few common oversights turn even the sharpest Advisors into profit leaks. I’ve seen behind the curtain…I know exactly why about 50% of customers now
Overcoming Customer Objections in Auto Service: The #1 Mistake Shops Make That Costs You Sales
Getting customer objections is frustrating for Service Advisors. You want to help, but customers just don’t seem confident in moving forward. The truth is, every
Is Repair Order Count Really The Problem? A Better RO Strategy To Skyrocket Profits
Well, it’s January again, and you know what that means – every dealership in the country is panicking about their repair order count! “RO count
3 Counterintuitive Secrets to Skilled Technician Retention
The Technician shortage is looming. Baby boomers keep retiring while fewer young prospects enter the talent pipeline. So, how do you keep the all-stars you
What Your Shop Secretly Reveals About You as a Leader: Service Department Red Flags
Ever feel like your own Service Department works against you despite your best efforts? Like some invisible hand dealt out sluggish Technicians, impatient customers, and
Exposing the 5 Profit-Sucking Causes of Unapplied Labor
When was the last time you peeked behind the curtain of your Service Department’s unapplied labor? If the answer is never, I’ve got some potentially
2024 Auto Industry Outlook: Consolidation, and Bailouts
It’s a new year and a clean slate as the calendar turns to 2024. Rather than set resolutions, I wanted to peer into my crystal
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