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The Rise of the Mechanical and Technology Specialists

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Mar 17, 2024

Share this…The Rise The Declaration is out. We are embarking on a monumental change in our Job Titles in the Auto Service Repair Aftermarket. Are…

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But! However! Replace Them.

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Feb 20, 2024

Share this… Move from But or However to NOW. Guilty, Your Honor,…

Does Luck play a role in our success?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Feb 5, 2024

Share this… Balancing the roles of hard work and luck in achieving…

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Are We Ready to Become the Master Communicator?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 03/06/2023

Share this… We Must Communicate That We Are a High-Tech Industry. We must get up on our soap box…

Well Oiled Machine, Makes for a Happy Patient

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/20/2023

Share this… I had an unplanned outpatient procedure recently, and as welcoming as the thought of relieving my pain,…

 Important Benefits You Get by Hiring a Business Coach

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/14/2023

Share this… I previously wrote about five excuses we hear about why not hire a business coach or consultant.…

Four Signs your Shop is Flatlining

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/08/2023

Share this… If this blog post does not pertain to you, I bet you know someone who can benefit…

Are You Stuck in a Business Strategy?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/23/2023

Share this… “We fix cars and trucks … all makes and models” is a strategy. Are you a Euro…

The Napkin

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/16/2023

Share this… I admired a man who made deals on a napkin. The napkin has been an iconic representation…

 A New Idea into Reality in 2023

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/08/2023

Here is an idea that has come to reality that will contribute to you and your teams’ success.

Are you the Reason Training is Dormant at your Shop?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/02/2023

My Techs Won’t Go To Training. Why technician training is critical to a profitable auto service business.

Becoming More Profitable in 2023

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/24/2022

Share this… In December 2022, we released a very important episode with author and customer experience consultant John DeJulius.…

Is your customer bathroom like the Ritz?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/12/2022

Share this… In a recent Town Hall on ‘Details’ we discussed the importance of a clean bathroom. Please don’t…

Are Your Employees Your Biggest Advocate and Fan?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/06/2022

Share this… There is so much traction inside our industry with shop owners that are building great cultures and…

Five Ways to Spot a Toxic Employee

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 11/10/2022

Share this… Recently in episode 713 with Dr. Dave Weiman, we talked about handling toxic employees. The episode was…