Changing The Industry Podcast

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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Samantha Andrews, Jonathan White, and Bill DeBoer to discuss shop scheduling and customer communication strategies as they relate to profitability. Samantha and Lucas highlight the importance of morning drop-offs in better managing service updates and unexpected delays. Bill discusses a color-coded estimation system to streamline customer interactions. Jonathan underscores the value of saving past services as canned jobs to expedite estimates and reduce repetitive errors. 

00:00 Exchange of business cards for future referrals discussed.
05:08 Challenges with finding help, paying flat rate.
06:40 Weekend email complaint about potential service issue.
12:53 Transitioned from Windows to Shopware, experienced issues.
14:04 Exploring new perspective on conventional pricing methods.
17:33 Anticipating future problems in decision-making process.
23:08 Optimized labor rates boosted shop profitability significantly.
26:53 Rural internet caused issues, solved by Carolyn.
27:49 Shop owners struggle with pricing, need discipline.
31:35 Ignored daily issues still need attention.
37:09 Parts mix-up causes cascading work issue.
40:06 Owner multitasks vendor orders to maximize inventory.
42:09 Ordering process includes RO number and tech name.
46:14 Monitoring service speed and administration time challenges.
47:28 Issues with tracking clock-in and out. Focus on car part management.
51:13 Efficient car service, prioritizing morning appointments.
53:29 Discussing strategy to improve awareness and estimation.
56:42 Focus on avoiding mistakes for long-term benefits.

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.