What’s the secret to attracting millennial customers? As I reflect on this question, I am reminded of my local dry cleaner. They are the most expensive cleaners in my town and I drive past several
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In 2004, Sony released the hit movie 50 First Dates starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Sandler’s character “Henry” meets Barrymore’s character “Lucy” in a restaurant while having breakfast and is instantly drawn to her.
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I have a confession to make. I’m NOT handy around the house. If you Googled the phrase, “Do It Yourself,” you would NOT find my picture anywhere on the internet! Fortunately, I have a handyman named
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“Linda” brought her 2010 Chevy Lumina to a shop in San Francisco. Jason, the shop owner, assured her the job would be completed by five o’clock, and that she would receive a phone call updating
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A 2018 study by Northwestern Mutual found that one in three Americans have less than $5,000 in retirement accounts. 33% of baby boomers, those closest to retirement age, have less than $25,000 in retirement. The
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What’s the difference between success and failure at your shop? As I wrestle with this question, I’m reminded of two stories. First, there’s the story of Kano Jigoro who was considered to be the father
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I was having a bad day! I made my first coaching call in the morning to “Joe” who says he can’t find an “A” Technician. I asked him: “What are you doing to find a
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Mickey Mouse threw me a curveball! It happened last week while visiting Disney’s “Magic Kingdom” theme park. On a normal day, the park closes at 10pm. However, on this fateful day, they closed at 6pm. When
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The story is told of a billionaire businessman with two sons. He met with them one day and told them his fortune would be left to the first son who could create a successful business!
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Empty bays are not what an automotive repair shop owner wants to see. To keep great automotive technicians, your shop needs to stay busy and profitable. Here are 5 strategies you can put in place
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