Shownotes
Key Talking Points
- “Using Integration to Supercharge Your Existing Marketing”
- The residual value of previous content- getting the most out of every picture/video
- What should you talk about? Listen to your customer’s questions, answer in the form of a picture/video. Answer 1 question and have 1 month of marketing content.
- When business is good, don’t take your foot off the marketing pedal- stop stopping. Your business is the average of the highs and lows. Priorities may change but continue to do what works. Instead of slowing down, take a turn instead. Always talk about the culture of your business.
- Email marketing- seeing the email in the inbox without opening it is still successful as a reminder you’re there. People will forget about you.
- Marketing vs advertising- marketing develops relationships with customers and turns them into friends. Making connections with customers to the shop employees.
- Commitment to community involvement
- Facebook Ads- don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
- “Turn your authentic message into a constant message” Darrin Barney
- Don’t wait until the bottom falls out to set your business for success
- Continue to move your goals
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Kim Walker from Shop Marketing Pros is a social media expert. Kim’s experience includes a school counselor and teacher. Her 
Brian Walker was a Mercedes Benz Master dealer technician and was ASE Master Certified. He owned Peak Automotive in Apex, NC and was recognized by Motor Age Magazine as a Top Ten Shops twice. Brian was also the ASA North Carolina Mechanical Division Director. Brian is co-owner of Shop Marketing Pros. He does “Done for you” marketing services for auto repair shops. Brian believes that most people overcomplicate their marketing in an effort to make it easier. Look for Brian’s other episodes HERE.
J.R. Portman is the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Shop Marketing Pros. Originally hailing from Laredo, Texas, the Tulane University alumnus earned a B.A. in English and Studio Art while focusing on photography and creative writing. In his 20-year photography career, Portman has racked up many accolades, including being a Google Trusted Photographer and Local Search Strategist. As COO of Shop Marketing Pros, J.R. oversees all departments of the marketing agency and workflow. He also spends a lot of his time conversing with both present and prospective clients to ensure marketing goals are being discovered, defined and delivered."
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