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6 Minuten
One is the loneliest number, right? It seems like everyone is obsessed with ARO or Average Repair Order. While it's an indicator, it's not very accurate. What do I mean by that? You can have a couple of really big jobs that will artificially inflate your average repair order number, and give you the false sense of things getting better. There are so many more important numbers. Keep listening as I go over the 5 key numbers that you should be looking at DAILY.
8 Minuten
In this episode, I’ll finish working with your spouse. Remember, this works for your partner and even other team members. So, today is about modifying. What do I mean by that? Modifying is when you shoot for a goal and you don't hit it. You must step back and not do what most people do, which is get angry, frustrated, and lash out at each other. It’s amazing how many of us treat ourselves and our business partners worse than we would someone we don’t know very well. I don't understand that. Listen for how-tos to modify situations.
9 Minuten
I’ve recently been talking about working with your spouse or significant other. Today what I want to talk about is probably one of the most important things you will need to do to be successful not only in business but in life in general. This is one you won’t want to miss!
7 Minuten
I work with a lot of clients who are a husband-and-wife team. One of the things I work hard at is getting them to work better as a couple. Previously, we talked about goals. We talked about how important it was to have goals that you both believe in. And what's amazing about that is when a husband and a wife, or a significant other, or a partnership have the same goal, it brings them closer. There are some other foundational building blocks they need to work successfully together. Let's talk about what these other blocks are.
6 Minuten
I’ve been talking about working with spouses, lately. That can be a real challenge, can't it? In this episode, I will talk about what you can do to make a difference. The key is to have an outcome. The key to succeeding as a couple is to identify an outcome that gets you excited to get out of bed in the morning. Something where you both feel amazing because you both are working toward something each of you wants. It's amazing when that happens. Now if you don’t work with your spouse this can pertain to your business partner or team so go ahead and press play now!
7 Minuten
In this episode, I want to talk about working with your spouse. I think this is an important subject to to talk about because about 70% of the coaching that I do is with couples. I’ll talk from the male perspective because that's what I'm familiar with. It can be frustrating but it can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have! So press play and listen along.
6 Minuten
You know, we've been talking about labor rate. In this episode, I’ll talk more about the frustrating part of setting your labor rate. And that is when you put a profit model in place and you don't hit it. The reason is that you're not using the right labor rate. Listen as the info I share may be why you aren’t hitting your profit models.
6 Minuten
I’m going to talk about four numbers, today, that you need to know to set your labor rate properly. Yes, it sounds simple but this is a podcast episode you are going to want to listen to as I cover each one!
8 Minuten
In this episode, I will talk about one of the things that are keeping you from charging the appropriate labor rate that you could and should be charging to take care of your team, and take care of everything. It’s all about differentiation. You need to be able to answer this one question as a prospective client. “Why would I drive by three of your competitors to do business with you?” Listen along as I give you tips to make you the go to shop.
7 Minuten
Today’s episode is about what's driving you when it comes to your labor rate. When I ask the shop owner, “Hey, here's a part, it costs this much. What are you gonna sell it for?” They have a calculation. They have a mathematical equation that they use to determine the selling price of that part. But when I ask that same shop owner, “How do you figure out your labor rate?” I typically hear, one of two things. Think about how YOU would answer this question and then press play to listen along!
7 Minuten
In this episode, I will talk about pay plans. I’ve heard for years about this age-old battle about flat rate, hourly, and salary wages while wondering which is best. So let's take the mystery out of it once and for all.
8 Minuten
We've been talking about pay plans and increases and when to do them. I can't tell you the number of shop owners that I talked to that have problems with what they're paying people. And it's not that they're paying them too much. The battle is this. Maybe you feel like you should be giving a raise. Maybe you're saying, “It's been a few years and I really haven't done much.” Or maybe they're asking for more money. The problem is that you're not happy with the results you're getting from your staff. You feel like you're paying more than what you're getting back. Listen along as I give you tips to help communicate with your team and get everyone in the same boat.
7 Minuten
Today I’ll talk about why your employees or your team members leaving. The mistake you are making is you think they are leaving to get more money somewhere else. Well, money is a concern. You want to make sure you are in the top echelon as far as compensation goes. Make sure you know what's going on around regarding compensation and benefits. Listen to this podcast as I give you reasons why they could be leaving, which may help you keep them.
7 Minuten
Today I’ll talk about raises. You are in a situation where you're reacting. I don't think you're consciously aware of the turmoil going on in the industry. And one of the things we need to talk about is the reaction. It's coming from a place of fear. It's coming from wondering if you can afford it. You may ask yourself, “should I give them a raise? How much should I give them?” It creates worry and doubt and a lack of faith in yourself and what you're doing. This is an episode you don’t want to miss as I give you tips on how to work through the fear of raises.
4 Minuten
We've been talking about feeling fulfilled and you know how to find that. But now I want to talk to you about putting that fulfillment on steroids. I’ll explain to you how to do it. Be sure to listen to this Podcast as I give you tips for yourself and how to include your team.
