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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Uwe Kleinschmidt, formerly of Autovitals and now with Autotech IQ. Uwe shares lessons from his upbringing in East Germany and his journey to becoming a technology leader in the automotive industry. The conversation explores the challenges and importance of a strong shop culture and process, the need to empower customers through transparent digital vehicle inspections (DVI), and the evolving role of AI in improving shop communication and operational consistency.
00:00 Visit to David's Tense Shop
10:01 California Gas Price Concerns
14:06 Community College Enrollment Surge
19:37 "Value of First-Gen Immigrant Workers"
23:43 Chancellor Cole's Election Strategy
30:57 Engineer Relocates to Boost US Sales
36:48 "Choosing Shopware for Consistency"
40:29 "Adopting Carolyn's Shop Success Model"
45:25 Customer-Driven Sales Approach
48:49 Guided Customer Research Prompts
58:59 "Handle Unknown Text Links"
01:00:21 "Client Portal Development Needed"
01:05:53 The Curse of Knowledge in Retail
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.