How the Global Chip Shortage Is Affecting the Auto Industry
Are you currently being impacted by the Global Chip Shortage? We have an exciting show for you today. We have two guests and we are going to talk about what’s going on in the industry, starting with the computer chip shortage, including electronics. It’s affecting everything from manufacturers closing down plants to us […]
How long should a used car reconditioning take?
Today on the show we talked about how long it takes people to perform used car reconditioning. Again, I’m Chris Collins. This is Christian Lafferty and that’s what’s coming up on Service Drive Revolution. It’s very clear that all of these rental car companies are going through bankruptcy because they’re a disaster. They […]
The Service Drive of the Future
Chris: Today we talk about is the future of our industry, just tires and alignments and Christian ways, the odds of his son’s life. Do you think he makes the right choice? I talk about my dog bite trauma and the greatest comedian of all time. And we get a question from Michael, a new […]
What is Fixed Absorption?
Today, we’re going to talk about fixed absorption. It’s a term that everybody thinks they know, but maybe they don’t. What is it? What’s the formula? How do you focus on the dealership health as a whole? We’re also giving a history lesson on Henry Ford that you won’t want to miss! We’ll answer questions, […]
Why Hiring Technicians Is Hard.
Today’s subject is the reason why hiring technicians is hard. We also are playing my new favorite bit, ‘Would You Rather?’ But first, Christian had a joke. “How many service managers does it take to screw in a light bulb?” His punchline, “Three. One to unclog the toilet, one to de-program the building alarm, and […]
HOW MINDSET DRIVES BUSINESS PERFORMANCE ON THE SERVICE DRIVE
Let me take you on a quick trip back to my band days. For those of you not familiar with “band” thinking, it’s very much like being in a gang. You must stick together, and everything is for the good of the band. So one day we’re practicing and Ian Astbury comes in and asks […]
GAMIFICATION: YOUR HACK TO MAKING HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYEES
Wouldn’t work be amazing if everyone did their job? Seriously, how many times have you asked your employees to do something only to turn around and realize they didn’t do it, or did it half-assed? That makes me extremely unhappy, and I’m pretty sure you feel the same. Now, don’t get me wrong. There are […]
HOW TO MAKE CSI AND PROFIT SEXY AGAIN
This week we’re talking about how to make profit and CSI sexy. Get your mind out of the gutter because it’s not what you think… One of the things that drives me the craziest is when people are having trouble with their service drive and they tell me they need more traffic, or some fancy […]
INSPIRATION IS NOT OPTIONAL: MOTIVATE YOUR SERVICE TECHNICIANS!
Business problems are easy, people problems are hard. I didn’t invent that phrase. It’s been said many times by many people, and it holds true for every business. Don’t pretend this doesn’t apply to you and your drive. I’ve said it before and I will say it again: The most important people in your business […]
SKYROCKET YOUR SALES WITH THESE ADVANCED SALES TECHNIQUES
I recently found out that we added a new service—we can marry you. That’s right, our very own coach, Jair Martinez has been ordained in the state of CA! (I’m not sure what that says about California.) So, not only do we have the best coaching groups, advisor training, and service manager University around at […]