Of all the virtues in life, gratitude could probably be considered the mother of them all. Think about it. Gratitude is the humility to recognize that we are not alone...
With 2017 coming to a close, the focus is on starting the new year with a bang. Overall, the service industry doesn’t worry about ebbs and flows like the sales...
There are a few common skills that every Service associate can conquer that will intensely expand their relationship skills with customers. I call these “Customer Service Traits of Substance” and...
Now, more than ever, it’s challenging to recruit automotive technicians. The position isn’t sexy enough to draw attention from high school graduates, and technical colleges are seeing a decline in...
The retail automotive industry has traditionally relied on the practice of hiring people with previous experience in both the sales and service departments. Though that makes sense at first glance,...
At first, it might appear to be a straightforward blue-collar job. An automotive technician is able to go to work, put in their hours, head home at the end of...
It is no secret that recruiting and training service technicians is expensive. Tech turnover can cost a dealership money in many ways, including recruiting and training expenses, mistakes due to...
It’s that time of year again for most of the country. Leaves are falling from the trees, and snow will begin falling from the skies. Winter can be particularly harsh...