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Bonus Episode - Why Small Shops Fail - The Uncut Audio
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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
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Utilize the fastest and easiest way to look up and order parts and tires AND get a free hat!
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In this bonus episode, Lucas and David discuss why professionalism, or the lack thereof, is why independent repair shops stay small. David recounts his own lessons learned from the early days of opening his shop, emphasizing the critical nature of customer communication and the professional handling of service transactions. Lucas underlines the importance of attention to small details and structured processes, significantly impacting customer satisfaction and business reputation.
00:00 Videos with Cecil receive positive feedback, yet most shops lack professionalism.
05:51 Small issues snowball into big business concerns.
07:08 Need for higher skilled technicians in the automotive industry.
10:59 Unmet expectations lead to chaos for businesses.
15:17 Business visit led to process improvement brainstorming.
20:00 Clients crave consistency for comfortable experiences.
23:03 Consistent service builds confidence in purchasing.
24:48 Clients thrive on variability and flexibility.
28:39 New Silverado's rear brakes and safety issues.
33:16 Flexibility in coaching with California bar rules.
35:14 Greeting, explanation, appointment, insurance, signature required.
36:52 Customer experience dictates processes, policies, procedures, and consistency.
39:52 Voiceover services cost money, consider professional option.
43:30 Effective scheduling based on technician capability and data.
48:30 Arrive early, organize, and plan efficiently.
49:31 The Client's unrealistic expectations weigh on me heavily.
211 episodes
Manage episode 417485876 series 2796977
***TIME SENSITIVE***
ASTE is now the ASTA Expo! Get registered today for the best training event of 2024: https://geni.us/ASTAExpo2024
ASTA Expo Vendors should click here: https://geni.us/ASTAExpo2024-Vendor
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE
Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your customer with a unique and immersive buying experience.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://geni.us/Shop-Ware
Utilize the fastest and easiest way to look up and order parts and tires AND get a free hat!
Click here to get started: https://geni.us/PartsTech-Free-Hat
Transform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!
Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros
In this bonus episode, Lucas and David discuss why professionalism, or the lack thereof, is why independent repair shops stay small. David recounts his own lessons learned from the early days of opening his shop, emphasizing the critical nature of customer communication and the professional handling of service transactions. Lucas underlines the importance of attention to small details and structured processes, significantly impacting customer satisfaction and business reputation.
00:00 Videos with Cecil receive positive feedback, yet most shops lack professionalism.
05:51 Small issues snowball into big business concerns.
07:08 Need for higher skilled technicians in the automotive industry.
10:59 Unmet expectations lead to chaos for businesses.
15:17 Business visit led to process improvement brainstorming.
20:00 Clients crave consistency for comfortable experiences.
23:03 Consistent service builds confidence in purchasing.
24:48 Clients thrive on variability and flexibility.
28:39 New Silverado's rear brakes and safety issues.
33:16 Flexibility in coaching with California bar rules.
35:14 Greeting, explanation, appointment, insurance, signature required.
36:52 Customer experience dictates processes, policies, procedures, and consistency.
39:52 Voiceover services cost money, consider professional option.
43:30 Effective scheduling based on technician capability and data.
48:30 Arrive early, organize, and plan efficiently.
49:31 The Client's unrealistic expectations weigh on me heavily.
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