The Institute’s Leading Edge Podcast
The Leading Edge is a show dedicated to providing Automotive Service and Repair Shop Owners a one-on-one with The Institute’s experienced consultants. Ask us questions regarding any aspect of your business and we’ll answer it during the show!
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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
In episode 60, Cecil brings on two of the top alumni from the Advisor Mastery service advisor training program, Ben Shelton and John Sardianos. Join the three of them as they discuss writing service, selling techniques, and more.
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Planning for the new year is essential to any business' success. Which is why Cecil is joined by Seth Thorson and Jeremy Winters to talk about what their shops do when they plan for 2021. What processes they use, the goals they focus on, and how they handle succeeding or failing those goals. If you're trying to plan our the new year, this episode is for you!
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
You've likely heard it before, but it's true: communication is the key to a successful shop. In episode 57, Kent is joined by shop owner Bill Greeno as he discusses ways to improve communication for the entire team. It's a great episode and learning check for any shop owner or manager!
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Owning a business is stressful and shop owners don't always know how to handle that stress. Join Cecil as he talks with shop owners Rhocky Karmenian, Patrick McHugh, and BJ Lee. You'll find out what stresses them out, how they handle that stress, and even what they've put in place to avoid it.
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
In Episode 55, Cecil is joined by Carm from the Remarkable Results podcast. They dive into podcasting, what's trending in the automotive industry, and more. Check it out!
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
In a year unlike any before it, marketing was a huge part of being successful. This episode covers everything to consider when creating your marketing strategy as Cecil talks with Chris from Profitworks Small Business Services, Inc. and the Institute's own Lex Tingey. If you've got a question on marketing for next year, this podcast has your answer!
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
The first in our Shop 1-on-1 series, Cecil highlights shop owner Tatsu Tsuchida. Listen to hear how his shop Tokyo Automotive was created and what he's experienced on his journey as a shop owner in California.
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
We've all had to deal with a bad employee or coworker a time or two. Join Cecil as he talks with Rich DeFrancisco and Alvin Lui about some of their horror stories. Whether you understand their pain or save the advice for a future encounter, you'll enjoy this episode between shop owners!
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Join Cecil Bullard, Kelly Shelton from The Shop VA, and Lex Tingey for a discussion on marketing practices. Including what was trending for the summer, which platforms are showing a high ROI, and what shops should be doing with their marketing right now.
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
The term "new normal" has been thrown around a lot with the pandemic. What does that mean for the automotive industry? For the training, the shops, the employees, and everyone else? Cecil talks with Kent Bullard, Ben Duncan, and Seth Thorson about what their businesses are doing, how it's changed, and how it will continue to look as the year and pandemic continues.
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