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The Evolution of Automotive Service Series
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Alana Valino Solis
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Internal Conflict Resolution: Facing a Natural Disaster!
Internal conflict can feel like a natural disaster. Is also one of the biggest challenges you will face as a manager. Read on to see why!
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Are you clocked in? Or dialed in?
Many different people are working in any service department at any given time. Let's look at just two. 1. Those who are clocking in and...
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Coolant Exchange Season Is Upon Us
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Tire Season is not about tires! It is all about Retention!!
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Become a Gold Standard Advisor: Explosive Habits That Will Take You To The Next Level!
The 6-Figure Service Advisor: 10 Explosive Habits to Turn You Into a Service Advisor All-Star! This blog series will release one or two...
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This Is Your Customer Talking!
The Lost Art of Small Talk I recently had a comment on my blog on how a customer felt after picking up his vehicle, and I felt his...
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How Well Does Your Service Department Support Sales?
The "Wheel of Profit" is a self-propagating machine if it is well maintained and focused in the right direction. Let's look at the entire...
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The Relationship Corner: Episode 1: I got fired before I was hired! We already know that the customer relationship is the most important...
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Why you lose your best people!
Managers... Calling all managers! This is not just for the automotive sector. Why do you, as a manager lose your best people? Is it, the...
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Are you clocked in? Or dialed in?
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