Changing The Industry Podcast

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In this episode, David and Lucas are joined by Samantha Higdon, a recent winner of the 2024 APEX Service Advisor award. Samantha shares her journey from being a CSR to an award-winning Service Advisor and her transition into a new role focused on marketing and finances. The discussion delves into how her father's experiences running the shop influenced her career path and the importance of robust processes in maintaining a successful business. For insights on effective team management and the impact of family dynamics in the automotive industry, don’t miss this episode!

00:00 ASMR Audio: Balance Needed
06:10 Vulnerability and Life's Unexpected Turns
08:16 Workaholic's Transformative Wake-Up Call
12:37 Family and Career Decisions
16:05 Advisor Experience and Challenges
18:14 Effective Client Process Management
19:43 Process Consistency or Client Frustration
23:48 Becoming a Natural Leader
27:34 "Audio Venture's Overnight Success"
31:51 "Storyline Over Acting"
33:03 Distracting Meth Head with Digging
38:17 Competency Over Gender Bias
41:08 Generational Struggles and Addiction
43:30 Mechanic Treatment System Challenges
48:29 Performance Accountability Challenges
49:34 Hiring a Non-Accepting Manager
53:31 Q7 Maintenance and Mileage Report
57:14 Teen Restrictions and Choices
58:59 Technician Tearful Over Beetle Convertible

What is Changing The Industry Podcast?

This podcast is dedicated to changing the automotive industry for the better, one conversation at a time.

Whether you're a technician, vendor, business owner, or car enthusiast, we hope to inspire you to improve for your customers, your careers, your businesses, and your families.