Should We Focus on Attracting New Customers or Keeping the Ones We Have?

  Hi Sara, We’re always looking for ways to grow our business, should we focus more on attracting new customers or retaining existing ones? ----------------------------------------------------- Ah, the age-old question: do you spend time wooing new customers like a lovesick puppy, or do you keep the ones you already have happy, like a dog faithfully guarding its favorite bone? Spoiler Alert: keeping your current customers is where the real magic happens - and here’s why. The [...]

By |2025-02-27T14:19:38-06:00February 27th, 2025|Ask Sara Hey, Marketing, Sales, Service|

What’s the Secret to Keeping Your Service Department on Schedule and Getting Jobs Done Faster?

  Hi Sara, I can’t figure out why we’re always behind on jobs. How do you keep your team on schedule? ----------------------------------------------------- If running your shop feels like chasing your tail all day, you’re not alone. Staying on schedule can feel like trying to stack marbles - frustrating and almost impossible. But with the right strategies, you can turn that chaos into a well-run operation. Let’s look at three simple fixes to get your team [...]

By |2025-02-06T11:31:54-06:00February 6th, 2025|Ask Sara Hey, Service, Training|

We’re Hiring a Service Manager—What Pitfalls Should We Avoid?

  Hi Sara, We’re ready to bring on a service manager for our dealership, but I keep hearing about common pitfalls. What should we not do when hiring for this role? ----------------------------------------------------- Oh, I love this question! Hiring a service manager is a big deal and can make a world of difference for your dealership — but only if you’re strategic about it. I’ve seen all kinds of moves in this area, and let me tell you, [...]

By |2024-11-06T09:24:36-06:00November 6th, 2024|Ask Sara Hey, Hiring, Service|

How can we find reliable, long-term technicians?

  Hi Sara, We’re struggling to find reliable technicians for our dealership, and when we do, it’s hit-or-miss on whether they stick around! What’s your best advice for finding skilled techs and making sure they’re the right fit? ----------------------------------------------------- Hey there! Great question — and you’re definitely not alone in feeling this way! Dealerships everywhere are facing similar challenges, and finding (and keeping) top-notch technicians is like winning the hiring lottery these days. But the [...]

By |2024-10-30T12:23:04-05:00October 30th, 2024|Ask Sara Hey, Hiring, Service|

Q&A Series: “How do we keep a positive culture in the Service Department?”

Culture issues in the Service department almost always start with the *gasp* Service Manager! The first step to getting a positive culture in the Service Department is to have a trained and excited Service Manager leading your team. BCI's Service Manager Certification is the perfect way to train your Service Manager! You can get started here.

By |2024-01-03T12:17:29-06:00November 8th, 2023|Hiring, Management, Service, Video Blog|

Q&A Series: “I know my gross profit- now how much can I pay my employees?”

You have done the work. You know your gross profit and you're ready to determine each employees pay rate. Check out the video above for our simple process that keeps cash in your pocket while also paying your employees fairly. If you need to calculate your gross profit, our calculator is in the Dealer Toolbox, under the Management tab.

By |2023-11-02T11:39:50-05:00November 2nd, 2023|Hiring, Management, Service, Video Blog|
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