A few weeks ago I was working with my service advisor on overcoming price objections and dealing with price shoppers. One of the points I was making is that with most callers asking for a quote, it really is a matter of the caller not knowing what else to ask. They looked the problem up…
I was all in, on-board, and “drinking the Kool-Aid!” As a new district manager of automotive service, I had just returned from a national meeting where our president clearly communicated the company direction. What he said was good for the car, the customer, and the corporation. My next step was to have a meeting with…
What do the shops who made the Top 12 at the ATI SuperConference have in common? I pondered this question over the weekend as I visited “Joe’s Hardware Store” looking for a special drill to complete a home project. After several minutes of searching, I approached the counter to ask “Joe” the store owner for help….
Struggling to get enough hours billed out each week? Your first thought might be that you have a problem with your technicians. As a shop owner, you need to be aware of how your shop is doing at all times and where the weak spots are; making sure plenty of billable hours get completed each…