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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Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Our industry is changing in some big ways and our panel gets to the heart of them. Todd Westerlund of https://www.kukui.com/, Charlie Burke http://worldpac.com/training/, and Carm Capriotto https://remarkableresults.biz/ join our CEO Cecil Bullard and add some great insight about what's to come.
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Find more information about thw work we do by visiting https://www.iforabe.com, or by searching @theleadingedge on Spotify or itunes.
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If you have any questions, or you have a topic you'd like us to cover, email us at institute@iforabe.com or message us on our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Iforabe/.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Culture affects every aspect of your business. In this episode we dive into the nuances that can guide your culture to where you want it. With a panel of culture experts, join us in the conversation and add your 2-cents about how your culture impacts your business.
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You can find more informaiton about the work we do at https://www.iforabe.com, and you can find more episodes on spotify and itunes by searching @theleadingedge.
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If you have any questions for us, or would like us to cover a certain topic, email us at insitute@iforabe.com or message us on our facebook https://www.facebook.com/Iforabe/
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
In this episode we discuss the best ways to close sales. On our panel we have some veteran advisors and some newcomers to give a variety of differing perspectives.
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You can find other episodes on Spotify and itunes by searching @theleadingedge or take a look at our website https://www.iforabe.com
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Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
This episode is all about boosting your shops production. With owners who have blown theirs through the roof, let's get into the systems and strategies they used to get the performance routinely hit by these BEASTS of production.
Guest Panelist: Eric Svedberg - https://www.europeanautowerks.com/
Guest Panelist: Bill Adams - https://www.adamsautoworx.com/
For more information about what the Institute does, check out iforabe.com
You can find this, and other episodes, by searching @theleadingedge on Spotify and Itunes.
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Having a "Grass is Greener" mentality can be more damaging to your business than you think, especially when there might not be any competition at all. We discuss the pressing nature of competition in our industry and why it isn't as threatening as the industry believes it to be. Plus, a little bit of healthy competition can push everyone to be a little better.
Guest Panelists: Rich DeFransisco - http://europeanautogarage.com/
Guest Panelist: Patrick McHugh - https://www.bimmerrescue.com/
For more information about what we do, check out iforabe.com
You can find this and other episodes on Spotify and Itunes by searching @theleadingedge
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
A team is only as good as its communication. Let's talk about the best ways to improve your communication and get your team working better, together.
Guest Panelist: Kevin Eckler - Foreign Car Specialists - https://foreigncarspecialistsny.com/
Find more information about what we do at iforabe.com
You can find other episodes here, or on Spotify and Itunes @theleadingedge
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Join these shop owners as the discuss the intricacies of delegating without dominating your staff. How do you handle the management of your team without overstepping?
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More more about the work we do visit iforabe.com
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You can find other episodes like this one by searching the Leading Edge on Spotify or itunes.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Marketing has become increasingly important for your business in this day and age. Join a couple marketing trainers and company reps as they discuss how to effectively get your shop in front of the customers you want to attract. This show was recorded at the Vision Hi-Tech Expo and Training, an event we absolutely love to come to!
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For more information about the Institute visit www.iforabe.com
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Find your way to a balanced and prosperous life, just like these owners did!. It's easy to get lost in your work and to lose sight of the important things. Hope is not lost! Grab your headphones, put your feet up, and enjoy this wonderful discussion about creating a balance in your life.
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You can find more information about the Institute at www.iforabe.com
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Join this panel of educators discussing the importance of education and the growing need for training in our industry. There's no lack of good education out there, get aware and get involved in your training opportunities!
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Find more information about what the Institute does at www.iforabe.com