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Callahan: Stop Time Bandits from Stealing Your Productivity
Kathleen Callahan
July 23, 2024
Every auto repair shop owner wants a productive shop floor, but these three thieves of time could be slowing your team down.
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Bunch: Who Can You Trust Anymore?
Greg Bunch
July 19, 2024
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Broski: When Educating Customer on Repairs, Tell—and Show!
Victor Broski
July 18, 2024
When given the opportunity and audience to explain and demonstrate a repair to a customer, take it!
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Bennett: The Four Key Elements to Emotional Intelligence and a High-Performing Shop
Mike Bennett
July 12, 2024
There is a difference between IQ and EQ. One makes you a smart leader, the other makes you a complete leader.
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Saeli: Change is inevitable. Learn to Welcome it!
Jim Saeli
July 5, 2024
Change is a constant in business and life. Those who embrace the challenge of change can create a more sustainable shop culture.
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Jones: Whatever You Do, Do You
Chris Jones
July 1, 2024
Knowing your customers and your purpose is paramount to staying focused and finding success.
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Hayes: Inspecting Vehicles with Pit Crew Speed & Efficiency
Todd Hayes
June 28, 2024
In his first column for Ratchet+Wrench, Todd Hayes discusses how shop owners can use a team approach to inspect vehicles faster.
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Silverstein: Motivation: What Gets Your Motor Running?
R. Dutch Silverstein
June 24, 2024
Is your business motivated by an internal desire to succeed, or a fear of failure and falling behind?
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Callahan: Don't Whine, Refine
Kathleen Callahan
June 17, 2024
Slow times happen and economic uncertainty is cyclical. Use this time to check your processes and prepare for growth.
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Bennett: 4 Ways Your Shop Can Adapt to Consumer Trends in 2024
Mike Bennett
June 14, 2024
As consumers continue to feel the pinch, auto repair shop owners should adhere to these best practices to help customers.
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Broski: A Service Lesson from Amazon
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Saeli: Does You Shop Playbook Reflect Your Shop Culture?
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Jones: Playground Economics
Chris Jones
June 3, 2024
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Bunch: 10x Turbocharge Your Life and Business (Part 2)
Greg Bunch
May 31, 2024
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Bennett: Transforming Your Shop from Good to Great
Mike Bennett
May 24, 2024
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Callahan: How Real Culture is Created
Kathleen Callahan
May 20, 2024
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Silverstein: The Illusion of Transparency
R. Dutch Silverstein
May 14, 2024
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Saeli: Does Your Marketing Reflect Your Shop's Culture?
Jim Saeli
May 10, 2024
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Jones: Going Below the Surface
Chris Jones
May 3, 2024
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Callahan: How to Afford a $100K Technician
Kathleen Callahan
April 30, 2024
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Callahan: How to Afford a $100K Technician
Kathleen Callahan
April 30, 2024
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Bunch: 10x Turbocharge Your Life and Business (Part 1)
Greg Bunch
April 29, 2024
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Silverstein: Unpacking the NASTF Static
R. Dutch Silverstein
April 26, 2024
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Broski: Is Your Shop a Joy or Dread for Customers?
Victor Broski
April 23, 2024
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Bennett: Empowering Your Team: Why Letting Employees Own Their Silo Drives Success
Mike Bennett
April 19, 2024
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Saeli: Influencing Customer Service Through Immaculate Culture
Jim Saeli
April 8, 2024
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Jones: Don’t Give Me More, Give Me Better
Chris Jones
April 4, 2024
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Silverstein: Do Your Words Confuse Your Customers?
R. Dutch Silverstein
April 1, 2024
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