Jimmy Lea’s Top 7 Proven Marketing Methods [RR 687]
Jimmy Lea’s Top 7 Proven Marketing Methods [RR 687]
The online realm of marketing can be overwhelming by just thinking about it. How do you successfully market your business online? Stop spending money on methods that don’t produce or may even work against you. You need to measure and manage your marketing for the most significant results possible. I’m in the ASTE 2021 studio with Jimmy Lea, Kukui evangelist, to discuss the top 7 methods you can implement in your shop today that are proven to put your shop on top.
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Listen and view episode notesWe Are Signal Intelligence Specialists – Gary Smith [RR 685]
We Are Signal Intelligence Specialists – Gary Smith [RR 685]
Trainer Gary Smith loves to diagnose tough challenges. He is going to touch, in this episode, on the importance of computer and mechanical data in finding carbon and deposit fouling when diagnosing driveability concerns. He is also going to talk about a new definition of technicians saying that they are “Signal Intelligence Specialists.” A unique approach to a technician’s skill set. We discuss the skills necessary to play in this new field of automotive tradecraft.
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Listen and view episode notesThe Power of Transformational Coaching [THA 242]
The Power of Transformational Coaching [THA 242]
Employee reviews: We’ve all been there. You get called into your boss’s office and get graded on your performance over the past year. It can be easy to forget your review once you leave the office. Out of sight, out of mind. Isn’t it time to change that mundane process? In this episode my panel discusses a transformational approach for owners to deepen their relationship with their employees. Let them be a part of your business and see how it can flourish. We are talking Transformational Coaching.
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Listen and view episode notesJob Expectations: Boomers vs Millennials [RR 676]
Job Expectations: Boomers vs Millennials [RR 676]
Boomers and millennials could not be more different if they tried. We’ve all heard the stereotype for both generations and miscommunication and frustration often bubble to the surface in any work environment. Instead of criticizing different generations than our own, isn’t it time we pause and start understanding each other? In this episode, Bill Haas is the boomer and Sara Fraser is the millennial. They are also a father-daughter team that works together. Listen to both perspectives and find out how both generations can actually work together harmoniously.
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Listen and view episode notesQ & A with Chris Chesney [THA 241]
Q & A with Chris Chesney [THA 241]
You’re going to love this question and answer format style episode with the newly retired Chris Chesney. My panel takes a deep dive into Chris’s long and successful career. What was his most rewarding experience? Does he have any regrets? What is his forecast on the technician shortage and electric vehicles? And most importantly, is retirement really in the cards for Chris Chesney?
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Listen and view episode notesSocial Media 101: Lead Gen, IOS Changes, Boosting [RR 674]
Social Media 101: Lead Gen, IOS Changes, Boosting [RR 674]
Are you a do-it-yourselfer when it comes to handling your own marketing campaign for the business? Where do you start? What’s the best way to target your audience? How do you set up ads for Facebook that are going to really work? It can become frustrating very fast and so many people end up throwing in the towel. In this episode, Christina Modesti from Mode Marketing Agency outlines simple steps to point you on the right track. As she explains, “you don’t win or lose in marketing and advertising, you win or learn.” Keep in mind that Cristina’s husband owns a shop so she does have a great perspective.
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Listen and view episode notesI Want $1 Million For My Business [THA 240]
I Want $1 Million For My Business [THA 240]
In this episode, my panel will be dissecting a pertinent issue when it comes to selling any business, which is wanting more than it is worth. Many have worked for years and want to get 1 million for their business.
As a business owner, you’ve been painting a very specific picture in your mind about retirement. Where you’ll live, what you’ll be doing, and most importantly, what will your nest egg look like. Too often your ideal price tag does not line up with the bottom line financials of your business and its true market value and what the buyer is willing to pay. And, if you’re a buyer, how do you bridge that gap from want to real value? The panel rolls up their sleeves and discusses both sides of buying and selling a business.
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Listen and view episode notesAll Electric Vehicle Business Model – Dave Giles [RR 672]
All Electric Vehicle Business Model – Dave Giles[RR 672]
This is a fascinating business model and one that Makes EV’s a specialty, no different than Euro Shops. With OE commitments and government mandates to roll out EV’s and reduce the production of the internal combustion engine, we all need to be schooled in the ‘What’s Next’ indoctrination. It is time to look ahead before you get left behind. David Giles discusses how his electric and hybrid-only business has become a huge success. Keep in mind progress is impossible without change.
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Listen and view episode notesTrends – Aftermarket Round Table [THA 239]
Trends – Aftermarket Round Table [THA 239]
The passion my panel has for this industry is hard to miss in this episode. They touch base on topics including labor rates, the professionalism of the industry and the importance of DVI’s to just name a few. We are only scratching the surface of these issues and concerns but it’s what is needed to spark a real change.
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Listen and view episode notesMental Toughness – Maryann Croce [RR 670]
Mental Toughness -Maryann Croce [RR 670]
When a stressful situation happens, how do you handle it? Do you often wish you had a longer fuse when dealing with issues and problems? Every single day we are challenged with decisions and different roles in our lives. We are a friend, employer, employee, owner, husband, mother, aunt, grandfather, community pillar…the list goes on. So what’s the best way to wear all those hats? Keep listening to find out.
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Listen and view episode notesAddiction: How Can We Help? What Can We Do? [THA 238]
Addiction: How Can We Help? What Can We Do? [THA 238]
Everyone has faced addiction, whether it’s yourself, a loved one, a friend, or a colleague. How do we help someone who is struggling with addiction? What can you do and say to them? In this episode you’ll hear from 2 recovering addicts and their personal journeys to become sober. Please share this episode with your network, you never know who is struggling behind closed doors. Share this with your team. Get this discussion out in the open.
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Listen and view episode notesMergers and Acquisitions Explained – Rick Schwartz [RR 668]
Mergers and Acquisitions Explained [RR 668]
What is going on in overall Mergers and Acquisitions? What are buyers looking for? Why are so many family-owned businesses selling? All these questions and more are answered in this episode as Rick Schwartz from Schwartz Advisors makes it easy for you to understand M & A.
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Listen and view episode notesLeadership Series Part 4 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment (Continued) [RR 664]
Leadership Series Part 4 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment (Continued) [RR 664]
This 5 part series breaks down what it means to be a true leader and how to implement a growth environment and culture within your business. It’s no secret visible growth opportunities attract high performers to your business. In this episode, Mike simplifies 5 key components: assigning responsibility, identifying the people in your organization that are willing to invest in themselves, how to develop meetings without you, letting go, and what does your day look like now. Learn some important lessons that are easy to implement. remarkableresults.biz/e664
Listen and view episode notesCut through the Fog on the Future of Electric Vehicles – Derek Kaufman [RR 661]
Cut through the fog on the Future of Electric Vehicles – Derek Kaufman [RR 661]
If you’re tired of hearing the buzz about electric vehicles, don’t sneer at it, embrace the information. Knowledge is power… that helps you react. Are you going to face the inevitable change in the industry as an opportunity or will you continue to tune out and let your business fall one piece at a time?
Is it too early to keep you informed on the evolution of EV? Not at all. Derek Kaufman brings to the table some very interesting facts and figures to keep you engaged in the evolving Electrification of the Vehicle. This is stuff you need to know. remarkableresults.biz/e661
Listen and view episode notesRight to Repair Update – Hanvey & Lowe [RR 660]
Right to Repair Update – Hanvey & Lowe [RR 660]
Bill Hanvey, CEO and President of the AutoCare Association and Aaron Lowe, SR VP of Regulatory and Government Affairs have been front and center representing the Aftermarket’s fight for data access and the Right to Repair for our customer’s vehicles. In light of the recent executive order signed by the President I thought you would benefit to hear from the people who are closest to this critical industry action. Keep in mind automakers continue to fight back which is why it’s critical that our industry comes together as a whole. Are you willing to take a stand?
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Listen and view episode notesTechnician Outlook with Jake Sorensen-Part 2 [RR 659]
Technician Outlook with Jake Sorensen-Part 2 [RR 659]
We hear the perspectives of business owners all the time, but sometimes it’s important to gain the perspective of technicians as well. See things through their eyes instead and find out what retains them as employees, and how to continue to challenge them in productive ways. Listen and pick up a few ideas to implement in your team culture.
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Listen and view episode notesLeadership Series Part 3 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment [RR 654]
Leadership Series Part 3 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment [RR 654]
This 5 part leadership series is meant to motivate, inspire and hopefully bring new processes to light that you can implement into your business and role as a leader.
Use each episode to create your own leadership map and goals. Mike Davidson breaks down the most important aspects of leadership to make it easy for anyone to understand and implement. In this episode, we discuss creating a leadership growth environment.
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Listen and view episode notesFacing Our Challenges Head-On with Craig Noel [RR 653]
Facing Challenges Head-On with Craig Noel [RR 653]
We are a vibrant, growing and essential industry. And like many dynamic industries, we have obstacles to overcome that make what we do fun yet challenging. How do we grow and meet said challenges? Well, Craig Noel’s passion for changing the perception of the automotive world is hard to miss in this episode. Keep listening and become the change agent that we need.
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Listen and view episode notesWhat My Dad Taught Me with Emily Chung [RR 652]
What My Dad Taught Me with Emily Chung [RR 652]
To those of you that have grown up in this industry, what are your most vivid memories? Was it helping change oil on the car, washing cars, or learning how to drive a standard? Whatever the task was, it is probably ingrained in your memory. Parents have a huge impact on our lives and Emily Chung shares how her father, who owns a national wholesale auto parts business, shaped hers.
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Listen and view episode notesTotal Management Commitment to Training – BE BOLD with Karim Morsli [RR 651]
Total Management Commitment to Training – BE BOLD with Karim Morsli [RR 651]
Everyone knows training is one of the most important parts of your business. What kind of training do you do? Are you 100% committed to training? Does your culture reflect continual learning? In this episode, Karim Morsli from Winkler Automotive breaks down the essence of training in a very different way that will get you thinking large. If you are ready to take your training commitment to the next level – this is a required listen.
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Listen and view episode notesASE Service Professionals Month – Trish Serratore [Bonus 09]
I’m with Sr. VP of Communications at ASE, Trish Serratore and we discuss some why and how to jump on board with Service Professionals Month. This is a very short listen and we toss up some ideas on how to build momentum inside your community, but more important to thank your people who have invested in their ASE Certifications. There is still time to embrace and support ASE Service Professionals Month.
Listen and view episode notesJournaling – Your Personal Case Study with Matt Fanslow [RR 648]
Journaling – Your Personal Case Study with Matt Fanslow [RR 648]
Do you remember being in school and it seemed like all you were doing was writing? You also memorized phone numbers. With the introduction of cell phones and computers, it seems like our memory bank has shifted. Anything we need is at a click of a button or a quick google search.
In this episode, Matt Fanslow challenges you to go back to the days of journaling and recounting your day. Start keeping a log of success and struggles you face in work and in life. It will help you map out a path to success for yourself. Journaling would be beneficial for new technicians entering our industry that might be overwhelmed. Will you take the time to create your own personal case study? Type it or write it, you choose.
Listen and view episode notesThe CEO Commitment with Mike Bennett [RR 647]
The CEO Commitment with Mike Bennett [RR 647]
As a business owner, are you consciously working towards breaking your own glass ceiling? How do you get the next level mindset, a CEO mindset? In this episode business coach Mike Bennett discusses a unique CEO peer group and coaching program he manages. He has first-hand insights into what it takes to elevate successful shop owners out of daily operations and focus on “what’s next” for their business.
You can find Mike Bennett’s previous episodes on my website remarkableresults.biz
Leadership Series Part 2 with Mike Davidson – What They See [RR 646]
Leadership Series Part 2 with Mike Davidson [RR 646]
We are on part 2 of our Leadership Series with Mike Davidson, shop owner and a John Maxwell Certified Teacher, Trainer, and Coach. In this episode, Mike focuses on the idea that what your employees see is what they will be. It’s time to take a moment and realize your behavior has a long-lasting impact on your leadership influence.
Listen and view episode notesEOS Part 5 – Issues – with Barry Barrett [RR 645]
EOS Part 5 Issues with Barry Barrett [RR 645]
We are on 5 of our 7 part series on the Entrepreneurial Operating System with Barry Barrett, a certified EOS implementer. Did you know issues aren’t always bad? Sometimes issues can be positive and an opportunity for growth. How many times have “issues” been brought up during team meetings with a discussion that follows but no real solution? In this episode, Barry breaks down how to identify, discuss and solve issues within your business with real-life examples.
You can find Barry’s previous episodes on the EOS system on remarkableresults.biz, just search “Barry Barrett” or “EOS” to find them.
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