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Service Drive Revolution with Chris Collins

192 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

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Chris Collins, the leading Automotive Service Manager Coach and Service Advisor Trainer in the world, discusses little known service drive secret weapons to help pull your service department ahead of the pack. Everything from hiring technicians, increasing dealership CSI, building relationships for long term customer retention, to increasing customer pay sales and more, is all discussed here on Service Drive Revolution. All from the automotive industries #1 go-to guy for Fixed Operations; Chris Collins. Listen, and enjoy!

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Episodes

How To Crush Your Goals-- Guaranteed

December 25, 2020 08:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR What's one way you can guarantee you crush your goals in 2021? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! 

The Service Drive Naughty And Nice List

December 22, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR Who is on the Service Drive naughty list? The answer, on this special Christmas edition of Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming!

Do You Want To Increase RO Count?

December 18, 2020 08:30 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MB

Is increasing traffic really the solution to all your problems? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

Four Reasons Why Consultants Can't Save Your Service Drive

December 14, 2020 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Most automotive consultants would rather tie you into a contract than focus on getting you the results you deserve. Find out how they do it, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

Does Market Size Matter?

December 11, 2020 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Market size is used a lot as an excuse for mediocrity.... But does it really make a difference? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

How to Become a Master of Time Management

December 07, 2020 08:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR You probably feel like there are never enough hours in the day. But what if a few simple tricks could change everything? Find out what they are, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! 

Lessons From Bruce Lee - Part 2

December 04, 2020 08:30 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR What is the secret to success? Bruce Lee has the answer. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive-By! Now streaming.

Throwing the Baby Out With the Bathwater

November 30, 2020 08:30 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR How do you know when something has gone too far, or if you're overreacting because of a minor incident? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming!

Lessons From Bruce Lee - Part 1

November 27, 2020 08:30 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR In the first part of a new series, Bruce Lee teaches us how to never worry again. Find out how, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! 

What We're Thankful For

November 23, 2020 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Find out what we're thankful for, only on this special Thanksgiving edition of Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

Self-Care Part 5: How to be Friends With Everyone

November 20, 2020 08:30 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MB

In the final part of our self-care series, Chris and Christian talk about one thing you can do to make anyone like you. Yes, anyone. Find out what it is, only on Service Drive Revolution! Now streaming. Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

Empowering Advisors with Celebrity Service Advisor Mia Griggs

November 16, 2020 08:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

How can advisors empower themselves to deal with shady management and angry customers? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Follow and learn more about Mia, aka The Chaotic Feminist: On TikTok @chaotic_feminist Check out her podcast Cars Chaos & Coffee on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cars-chaos-coffee/id1532843858 And visit her website at miagriggs.com Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

Self-Care Part 4: A Game-Changing Secret

November 13, 2020 08:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Want to learn one small way that you can dramatically change your life? The secret revealed, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

The Top 10 Reasons Why Customers HATE Service Advisors

November 09, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

If you're guilty of anything on this list, you need to get to work. Find out what's included, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

Self-Care Part 3: The Key To Unlimited Productivity

November 06, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MB

This one thing will change everything about your routine. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

The Key To Unlimited Productivity

November 06, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MB

This one thing will change everything about your routine. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

The Best Marketing Books of All Time - Part 2

November 02, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

If you want crazy results, you need a crazy reading list. Find out the rest of Chris' list, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

Self-Care Part 2: How to Never Lose Control

October 30, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MB

This secret weapon might be one of the most important in your arsenal. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-327-5737

How to Never Lose Control

October 30, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MB

This secret weapon might be one of the most important in your arsenal. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-327-5737

The Best Marketing Books of All Time - Part 1

October 26, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

If knowledge is power, then these books are a nuclear weapon for your business. Find out the best marketing books of all time, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-327-5737 JOIN THE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Self-Care Part 1: The Secret to Your Success

October 23, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.38 MB

This one thing might just be the biggest secret to achieving success more than anything else. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

The Secret to Your Success

October 23, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.38 MB

This one thing might just be the biggest secret to achieving success more than anything else. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR

How to Retain Technicians

October 19, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

It's one of the automotive industry's most urgent questions. Find out the answer, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Practice Makes Perfect

October 16, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.39 MB

What's the best way to get ahead? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Is It Okay To Steal From Your Customers?

October 12, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MB

Is it okay to steal from your customers? The answer might surprise you. Find out, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming!   Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

The Quickest Way to Sabotage Yourself

October 09, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

What's the one thing that a leader needs to avoid at all costs? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

The Top 5 Career Moves Service Advisors Can Make

October 05, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

What are the top 5 career moves advisors can make? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

How To Read Employees' Minds

October 02, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MB

Its entirely possible to read minds... But how? Find out, only on this week's Drive By. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

How to Use Tire Season to Steal Market Share

September 28, 2020 10:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Tire season is different depending on the region, but how can you use it to steal market share-- regardless of location? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

How to Win Any Argument

September 25, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MB

What's the secret to becoming a master of persuasion? Find out, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Which Presidential Candidate Is Better For The Auto Industry?

September 21, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MB

Trump or Biden-- Who's better for the car business? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

The Best Way To Achieve Consistency

September 18, 2020 10:30 - 9 minutes - 7.45 MB

This one simple trick skyrocketed Jeremy's business like nothing else. Find out what it is, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming!

When Should You Deviate From Manufacturer Recommended Maintenance?

September 14, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

When is it okay to deviate from OEM recommended maintenance? Find out, only on this episode of Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Omission Bias

September 11, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.38 MB

How is omission hurting your customers and business? The answer, only on this week's Drive By. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Every Service Advisor's Holy Grail

September 07, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MB

This one thing is the holy grail for service advisors everywhere. Find out what it is, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming!   JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

The Volunteer's Dilemma

September 04, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.65 MB

Why should you go the extra mile, even if the rest of the team doesn't? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Your Service Department's Secret Weapon-- And It's FREE!

August 31, 2020 10:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

This secret is like a nuclear weapon-- totally game changing! Find out what it is, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming!

The Ostrich Effect

August 28, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

Are you burying your head in the sand instead of confronting your problems? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

The Top 5 Four-Letter Words Advisors Say

August 24, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

This episode is G-Rated, we promise. What are the top 5 four-letter words advisors say every day? Find out, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

Confirmation Bias

August 21, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Are you overlooking these things in your business? Find out, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming!

Using Humor To Connect With Customers ft. Andrew Tarvin

August 17, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

What is a guaranteed way to connect with customers? The answer, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming!

Novice Problems Need New Solutions

August 14, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

When new problems arise, should you adapt or fall back on old solutions? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com

The Top 5 Things Service Advisors Take For Granted

August 10, 2020 10:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

This week's episode is all about gratitude! Are your Advisors taking these things for granted? Find out, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution!

How Expectations Affect Outcomes

August 07, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.39 MB

Are you controlling your outcomes, our are your expectations getting in the way? Find out, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming!

Dealerships vs. Independent Shops - Part 2

August 03, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Monday! Monday! Monday! The battle of the century continues in Part 2 of this special Service Drive Revolution event! Dealerships vs. Independent Shops... Who has the advantage? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming!

Pyrrhic Victory

July 31, 2020 10:30 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

How do you know that the battle you're fighting is the right one? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming!

Dealerships vs Independent Shops - Part 1

July 27, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 45.5 MB

Its the battle of the century in this special two-part event: Dealerships versus Independent shops! Who has the advantage? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! JOIN THE SERVICE REVOLUTION -- https://www.servicedriverevolution.com Facebook -- https://bit.ly/2ST7OVW LinkedIn -- https://bit.ly/2uVgrqV

5 Monkeys

July 24, 2020 10:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

How do you know if you're leading at your full potential, or just following the pack? The answer, only on this week's Drive-By. Now streaming! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The BEST of 2020-- So far...

July 20, 2020 10:35 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

This week: A recap of the best Service Drive Revolution episodes of 2020 so far! The best knowledge, the best advice, the best episodes as chosen by you, the listeners. Find out what they are, only on this week's Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

3 KPI's Service Managers are Judged on-- Whether They Know it or Not

July 13, 2020 10:30 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

If you don't know how to measure your success, then you're failing. What are the 3 KPIs EVERY Service Manager should know? The answer, only on Service Drive Revolution. Now streaming! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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