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Is Your "Fishbowl" Mentality Holding Your Auto Repair Shop Back? A Nationwide Comparison [E119]
Episode 1193rd July 2023 • Chris Cotton Weekly Blitz • Chris Cotton
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Are you an auto repair shop owner feeling stuck in a "fishbowl" with no way out? Coach Chris Cotton from Auto Fix Auto Shop Coaching has helped over 500 shops across the country and has rarely encountered a situation that he hasn't seen or coached around. In his podcast, "The Weekly Blitz," he shares insider knowledge, industry developments, and practical business strategies to help shop owners see the bigger picture.

The most valuable lesson from this podcast is the importance of making small incremental changes in an auto repair shop to have a significant impact on the business. Cotton shares success stories of shops that have gone from consistently losing money to making a profit by refining their processes and increasing their productivity. He also emphasizes the importance of having a good shop management system that is cloud-based and does a digital vehicle inspection.

Cotton encourages auto repair shop owners to seek help and not be limited by their "fishbowl" mentality. He believes that any shop in any area can achieve success with the right direction and help. So, if you're an auto repair shop owner looking to improve your business, tune in to "The Weekly Blitz" and take the first step towards success.

National and Regional Averages [00:02:20] Coach Chris Cotton shares data on national and regional averages for various metrics in auto repair shops, including return on investment, gross profit, net profit, technician productivity, and more.

Getting Out of the Fishbowl [00:01:02] Coach Chris Cotton discusses the common problem of auto repair shop owners feeling stuck in their "fishbowl" and how to help them see the bigger picture and improve their businesses.

Case Study from a Shop in California [00:02:20] Coach Chris Cotton teases a case study from a shop in California with a surprising ending, to be covered in episode #121.

Small Changes, Big Impact [00:12:03] Coach Chris Cotton discusses how small incremental changes can have a huge impact on an auto repair shop's business, with examples of a shop going from losing money to making a profit.

Marketing and Branding with Shop Marketing Pros [00:14:26] Coach Chris Cotton recommends Shop Marketing Pros for auto repair shop marketing and branding, and shares how they helped a shop increase their car count.

Profitability and Upside [00:19:05] Coach Chris Cotton shares success stories of auto repair shops in South Texas, East Coast, SouthWest and West Coast all with increased profitability and upside realized through small tweaks and process improvements.

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