TOP PERFORMING AUTO REPAIR SHOPS INCREASE ANNUAL SALES BY MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN 2020 Shop4D® Awards highlight top performers in North America
2020 was a remarkable year for six auto repair shops, singling them out from nearly 200,000 auto … Read the rest
Step one when introducing any policy or procedure is to make sure your entire team knows and understands what is being asked of them.
By David Rogers
For most, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely disrupted our lives. Stay-at-home orders, lockdown … Read the rest
By David Rogers
Open rates, bounce rates, click-through rates, engagement, views…these metrics all exist to shed light on a single question: how many people am I reaching with my marketing?
And really, the only way to create useful measurement is … Read the rest
Keller Bros. Auto Repair was recently named the Best Auto Repair Shop in the state by readers of Colorado Biz Magazine, adding to an extensive list of awards and accolades that includes having been top auto repair shop in … Read the rest
Grow your business by providing the right tools for success.
by David Rogers
If you have to keep an eye on the service writing and the techs and the inspections and the bookkeeping …
If you have to make sure … Read the rest
by David Rogers
Few auto repair shop managers or owners got into this industry to focus on marketing. We love cars. We love working on cars. Marketing is usually a necessary evil that we pay attention to, but don’t necessarily … Read the rest
Working in the automotive repair industry can be a nightmare in terms of time management and work-life balance. At one time or another, we’ve all gone through periods of putting in 80-hour work weeks and barely seeing the light of … Read the rest
Just like anything else in this industry and in life – building a winning shop culture takes time and effort, in addition to strategy. Good thing no one in the auto repair industry is afraid of a little hard work!… Read the rest
by David Rogers
I could write an entire article on why we’re facing this shortage and how to overcome it, but the truth is, finding and retaining quality
by David Rogers
Leadership means something different to everyone, and everyone responds differently to various leadership techniques. “Bossing” and “managing” are two very different concepts and being able to negotiate the middle ground between them is a skill as important … Read the rest
by Travis Bean
When the term “artificial intelligence” was coined back in 1955 by John McCarthy, the idea was simple: train computers to think and learn like humans.
“Machines as simple as thermostats can be said to have beliefs,” said … Read the rest
AUTO PROFIT MASTERS FOUNDERS EVOLVE REPAIR SHOP INDUSTRY WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Cloud-based shop management system “Shop4D” intelligently runs shops
The aftermarket automotive industry is no stranger to change, as technicians must adapt constantly to new components and technology in new … Read the rest
by David Rogers
Opening a second location is a tempting idea for many shop owners, and why not? Twice the sales, twice the profits, and a chance to go through the process again and do everything right the second time
by David Rogers
By David Rogers
Picture your shop’s bathroom.
This may seem to be a strange way to start an article about marketing and advertising (or any article, really), but trust me for a moment.
In today’s world, small businesses have never … Read the rest
By David Rogers
The old saying “many hands make for light work” can sometimes go both ways.
Being shorthanded in any situation, especially in terms of staffing at a small business, can make it seem like you’re swimming against the … Read the rest
Also known as “AI,” the technology that enables computers to learn and respond for themselves and accomplish tasks without human guidance has made tremendous strides in recent years and is now poised to have a significant impact on all aspects
By: David Rogers
Change.
It’s uncomfortable, it’s frustrating, sometimes it’s even something to fear…and in the automotive industry, it’s unavoidable.
Independent auto repair shop ownership and management are no strangers to change. Technological innovations and societal trends disrupt our industry … Read the rest
The staff at an independent auto repair shop is just like any other team in any other industry or sport. You have your role players, your star players, your various specialists and your coach – all of whom need to
By: David Rogers
Running a small business is anything but easy.
Between dealing with employees, vendors, customers and a million different logistical issues every hour of every day, being your own boss can sometimes feel like more trouble than its … Read the rest
