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What If I’m Personally Not Busy – Maybe That is a Good Thing
In our hyper-connected world, there’s an unspoken expectation that we should always be busy. Our worth seems measured by our productivity, our calendars packed with commitments, and our phones constantly demanding attention. But what if we’re not busy? What if we find ourselves with open space, with silence, with nothing…
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Summer Car Shows – Good for the Soul
Two car shows this week. It’s summer, and the classic cars are eye candy. I’m on the hunt to…
Perfect Timing
August is a great month to start setting your sights on Fall. Conferences, marketing, training, strategies for new business,…
Call Us – It’s OK
Reaching the pinnacle in customer relationships is when they drop their keys and say I’ll be back at the…
I Need Your Help, Again!
A few years ago when AAPEX announced Repair Shop HQ as a stand-alone entity at AAPEX, I got all…
We Should be Rivaled
We have amazingly smart people in our industry. If anyone would ever say that the independent automotive aftermarket is…
Ask Your Customers
Ever ask your customer why they come to your shop? Why they are loyal to your shop? What is…
A Dream Has No Limits
I heard a quote from Barry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records. “A Dream Has No Limits.” My mind…
Dinner Talk – Everyone’s An Expert
When I go to dinner with friends, I enjoy listening, just like I do on my podcasts. I hear…
Imagine
Imagine infecting today’s youth with a love of automobiles? Years ago so many of us learned to love cars…
You Can Help – Will You?
When I need to get up on my soapbox, I will. Here goes. You’ve gotten to know me over…
Developing Talent
I had the privilege to hear from a friend this past week on his commitment to developing the talent…
Tires Go Round and in the Bank
When I host and produce the weekly single subject Town Hall Academy, it gives me great reward to get…
Why Are You Loyal?
We needed a few groceries so we decided to pull into one of these megastores in the suburbs. To…
Are You Playing Checkers or Chess with your Resources?
I learned the game of chess years ago but never got into it, but rekindled my knowledge about chess…
Charging What You Are Worth – Part 2
We presented a Town Hall Academy on ‘Charging What You Are Worth’. It is amazing how many listens we…
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