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Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
Our Industry Needs a Change [THA 226]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 46:52


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKdkbmTkuto&t=1s Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill's solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry's oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute's faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Vic Tarasik is currently the Major Accounts Director with RLO Training. Public speaking, business management, finance, and leadership skills are some talents he acquired as a service professional that made this position perfect for him. He was a member of RLO Training's Bottom-Line Impact Group and was twice awarded the Member Excellence Award for being the top shop in his group. Vic took an interest in all things mechanical at a young age. He worked on a variety of vehicles for friends and family. His interests grew into racing at local drag strips driving his 55 Chevy, which he still owns. In 1986, he returned to his roots and launched Vic's Precision Automotive from his two-car garage. The heart of Vic's Precision Automotive was galvanized for Vic as a boy; he watched his single mom struggle with service providers over the years. When he opened his shop, he was determined to make it a place where female customers felt comfortable. Listen to Vic's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22vic+tarasik%22 (HERE). Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Cecil+Bullard (HERE). Institute for Automotive Business Excellence https://www.iforabe.com/ (website). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of...

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
The Coalition of Automotive Management Professionals (CAMP) with Bob Greenwood, Bill Haas and Brian Gillis [RR 633]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 36:05


Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22 (HERE). Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) http://www.aaec.ca/ (HERE). Brian Gillis is the Chief You Net Results Strategist, with 25+ years experience in auto shop operations, hiring, recruiting, systems, processes, multi-store experience, and employee training. Brian’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Brian+Gillis...

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
How To Make Your Business Better and More Productive Than What it is Today? – Bob Greenwood [RR 612]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 33:51


Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22 (HERE). Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) http://www.aaec.ca/ (HERE). greenwood@aaec.ca - email for the full list1-800-267-5497 to discuss any questions Classic Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/captivate-podcast/e571/ (Episode 571)- Bob Greenwood with Chris Cloutier: Industry terminology, time to change it  https://remarkableresults.biz/captivate-podcast/e387/ (Episode 387)- Bob Greenwood Eric Ziegler Key Talking Points: Resources: Thanks to Bob Greenwood for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (HERE). Leaders are readers. Find every podcast episode https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes/ (HERE). Every episode segmented by Series https://remarkableresults.biz/series/ (HERE). Key Word Search https://remarkableresults.biz/tag-cloud/ (HERE). Be socially involved and in touch with the show: http://on.fb.me/1OKap9H (Facebook   )http://bit.ly/1Qn68fO (Twitter   )http://bit.ly/1SVqRvh (Linked In   )Email Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser and many more. https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/ (Mobile Listening APP's HERE) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE.) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) This episode is brought to you by AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.  The Virtual AAPEX Experience 2020 is in the record books. Virtual AAPEX lived up to presenting leading-technical and business management training from some of the industry’s best and...

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
Hiring a Business Coach [RR 596]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 47:11


Rick Williams got into the industry because of the passion he have for cars. He enjoyed modifying and racing. To this day he appreciate anything measured in horsepower. He graduated from Universal Technical Institute’s automotive technology program in 2002. After graduation, He co-founded an import race shop that was unfortunately only in business for just 4 short years. Rick went on to work for a large and dealer group at one of their Honda dealerships here in Cincinnati. He completed Honda’s factory training program and became a Honda factory trained master technician. A couple years later he had the opportunity to become a service advisor and wrote service at the same dealership for about 5 years or so until he was moved to one of their Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram stores where he was a service manager for a year and a half. He started RIX Automotive out of the detached garage here at home with 1 lift on January 2nd 2019 while also watching his kids during the daytime. He did about 70k in sales that year, part time. June 2020 he moved into a shop space. He rehabbed the space cosmetically and to allow for automotive service/repair. He have since acquired two part time master technicians. Since the move, the shop is doing what it used to do in a month in about a week. Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years...

Beyond The Rainbow - True Crimes of the LGBT
S. 4 Ep. 2 ALEX FLANAGAN - MURDER that rocked Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Beyond The Rainbow - True Crimes of the LGBT

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 50:42


Genevieve Germaine of True Crime Real Time and I share the horrific murder of Alexandra Flanagan that happened in Barrie, Canada and the Mr. Big Sting the police set up to catch her killer. Proud member of The Oracl3 NetworkPromo: Paranormal BurritoThank you to Alyssa Norton for all you did to make this episode happen!Intro: Black Moons by the 126ersOutro: Subtle Betrayal by SYBSResources:https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/5680328-dna-expert-confirms-alexandra-flanagan-s-blood-was-found-on-hockey-bag/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/10/13/flanagan-family-pledges-to-keep-an-eye-on-killers-attempts-to-get-out-of-prison.htmlhttps://www.flamboroughreview.com/news-story/5671598-victim-s-family-thanks-cop-after-barrie-murder-trial-testimony/https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/andrew-keene-not-eligible-for-parole-for-17-years-1.2450977https://torontosun.com/2015/06/23/keene-murder-trial-what-the-jury-didnt-hear/wcm/798d282f-087c-4d4c-83a6-44a7b67d2f64https://torontosun.com/2015/06/23/keene-guilty-of-murder-dismembermenthttps://www.simcoe.com/news-story/10129002-behind-the-crimes-alexandra-flanagan-s-family-awaits-verdict-in-killer-s-appeal/https://www.joeydevilla.com/2007/08/13/alex-is-missing-part-2/https://hubpages.com/politics/Unsolved-Murders-Alexandra-Flanaganhttps://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2015/06/25/womans-killer-awaits-sentence-after-elaborate-police-sting-yields-a-confession.htmlhttps://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2014/2014onsc7190/2014onsc7190.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAMQW5kcmV3IGtlZW5lAAAAAAE&resultIndex=4https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2011/10/21/man_charged_in_horrible_slaying_of_barrie_woman.html

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
Industry Terminology: It’s Time to Change it. Can You Get Behind This? [RR 571]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 37:14


Chris Cloutier is co-owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Dallas Texas and CEO of Auto Tex Me. He spent many years in the software industry developing solutions for companies like Southwest Airlines, and Wyndham Intl. He’s worked for companies that understood the marriage of service and software, and have applied it in an effective way. Chris has his ASE C1: Automobile Service Consultant Certification Test (C1). He brings the business side to the business and his brother Pat brings the Braun. Chris is also a musician. Hear Chris’s previous episodes (https://www.autotext.me/). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). It is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. Its content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://www.aaec.ca/). Key Talking Points: Necessary changes to our Industry terminology because of the profession we’ve become We use too many industry terms with our customers such as work order instead of invoice Business Owner - IN vs Shop Owner - OUT Anyone can own a shop, but it takes a certain person to own a business and be a leader.There is also a difference between entrepreneurs and business owners- chasing a dream and ideas vs looking at numbers in business and building people within a business. Work on your business instead of in your business The business owner should elevate to a CEO - Chief Executive Officer Going from a Trade -OUT to a Profession - IN.A change in mindset and discipline to be focused on making net profit.    Client strategic business - IN vs Customer-based business - OUT You have a responsibility for clients and have earned trust. Customers come and go. What makes you unique and different? Your value proposition What do you bring to the table that others do not? You don’t sell clients. You council them. Relationships build trust Council not sell- understand vehicle and client.  Changing your mindset using language. If you think of yourself as a CEO vs an owner will change how you approach things as a leaderCEO- IN vs Shop Owner - OUT Service Consultant/Advisor - IN vs Counter salesperson/writer - OUTRelationships built trust Technician- IN vs Mechanic -OUT Invoice - IN vs Work order - OUT    The terminology of business software. Acronyms SMS shop management system, DMS (dealer management system) vs POS (point of sale system) Development - IN vs Training - OUTDevelopment classes scheduled for the next year for entire team Attracting younger generation- skill level continues to elevate with the amount of technology within vehicles    Business cards for your team members should include their certifications or professional accreditations Change starts with the owner- set expectations and defines the language used within the business You have to understand your people, how to communicate, motivate, and train.  Are you training and developing your technician? Are they certified? Continue to develop your knowledge Every team member should have a business card with certifications Instructors - IN vs Trainers - OUT - instructors have done research priorAnswer all questions Have a thorough investment with their time...

Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
Episode 099 - Investing In The Orillia and Barrie Ontario Canada Markets with Jules Mckenzie

Wealth Through Real Estate Investing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 35:21


Jules Mckenzie has been in the business of real estate investing in the Orillia and Barrie areas for over 17 years. His strategy has been buying and holding residential real estate and he currently holds 20 investment properties. His portfolio is a mix of single-family condominium town homes and small multifamily buildings. Together with his beautiful wife Ange, Jules has raised the money to buy his properties with joint venture investors and they continue to manage these properties on their own. Alongside his real estate investing business, Jules has also worked as a Police Officer for 29 years. For 11 of those years he worked with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and subsequently moved to where he is currently works with the Rama Police Service.  

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Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
Bright Light Shines from this Business Coaches Round-Table [RR 531]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 52:50


Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Maylan Newton from ESI – Educational Seminars Institute is a business coach, trainer and industry speaker. Maylan is no stranger to the podcast having paid it forward many times. He is a much sought our speaker at industry events in the US. Find Maylan’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Maylan+Newton) . Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) . Barry Barrett covers the premise of the book that builds a foundation for negotiation on the basis of understanding the other party through empathy and active listening skills. During Barry’s career as a Service Manager and top salesperson, he honed his talents in communicating with people. Barry is tireless in his pursuit of excellence in the automotive industry and in all that he does. His passion for providing tools to train owners and their teams to the next level is unlimited. He is a Ziglar Legacy Certified Coach. Find Barry’s other episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=barry+barrett) Key Talking Points: First Coaches Round Table was a Vision in 2017. It was Episode 208 Link (https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e208/) Takes time to gain experience, need to continue to listen and share with others your experiences to shorten the learning curve Experience is often the name we give to mistakes- ask advice and opinion Insanity- doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results,...

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
Success Stories from the Coaching Front-lines [THA 167]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 35:07


https://youtu.be/g6wfQiPMp18 Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) . Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC).It is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. It’s content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Key Talking Points: Bill Haas A client that didn’t make any money, actually losing in one year $40,000He had to infuse his own personal money into the business or borrow Bill helped the shop owner, over a few years, turn this stop around by a positive $90,000 The owner never believed Bill’s advice would help him In the year he made $50,000 the shop owner was disgusted that he had to pay taxes that he went back to losing money Bills relationship dissolved If you are going to ever sell your businesses, buyers need to see a profit to help them understand their ROI. Businesses have a value in the market when they are profitable Improving business will pay taxes. It isn’t a bad thing if you are looking at long-range profitable success This is a one time client business that Bill has never experienced again Put your tax money in a special account to the money is there. Bob Greenwood When client was hit with Covid-19 his business took a hit It was time for the owner to relearn his position as an owner The purpose is to keep the business moving forward, engage the team and make sure they are doing quality work on behalf of the customer The client had a great base of commercial/fleet accountsReview these accounts for safety and reliability with the fleet client Visit fleet face to face by keeping your social distance and...

My Life in Concert.com
(EP 4, no.76) Lollapalooza ’92 w/Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ministry, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, & Lush: Flower, Molson Park, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Wednesday Aug. 5, 1992

My Life in Concert.com

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 54:23


This podcast looks back on the first post-Nirvana-explosion Lollapalooza hitting the Toronto region with your host Various Artists attending in the middle of a thrilling cultural and personal upheaval.Aided by notes I wrote in real time as the day unfolded, I look back at the festival, the era, and the music and how it intersected with my life at the time.With the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ministry, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Lush,Listen to the podcast for scaffold climbing, levitation, and a "magic" day.Check out the mylifeinconcert.com blog to see the original notes I discuss in the podcast and a video report on the festival.

For The Record
Bob Greenwood on Billed Hours Per RO [FTR 085]

For The Record

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 6:08


Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC)  (http://www.aaec.ca/) . Key Talking Points: We are in a knowledge-based business Your billed hours are a productivity measurement Sales is an activity measure Net profit is created by being productive What is your productivity level/measure in your shop Average needs to be 2.5 hours per RO The industry is coming in at 1.4 and 1.7 per RO What is your business mix?Commercial / Consumer Take the total labor revenue you billed last year divide by your labor rateYou get the number of billed hours you sold Take the number of RO and divide by that number (billed hours sold) Improved average hours of billed labor will build your net profit. Productivity creates net profit Activity just keeps you busy  Important links below: Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Email (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser and many more. Mobile Listening APP's HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/) Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE. (https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/) Buy Carm a Cup of Coffee  (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm) Savvy shop owners use vehicle inspections to find additional work on a vehicle that the vehicle owner may not know is needed. The most successful shop owners fully inspect every car, every time. It benefits the vehicle owner more than the shop because most vehicle owners want their autos to be reliable. FlexCheck Auto takes the power of a shop’s inspection process and puts it in the palm of your technician’s hand so that pictures, video, and vehicle-specific notes about a vehicle’s condition can be shared quickly with vehicle owners. It improves technician...

Murder Pod
The Murder of Alexandra Flanagan

Murder Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 29:51


This week we're covering the horrific murder of 33 year old Alex Flanagan at the hands of Andrew Keene in 2007 in Barrie Ontario Canada. Check us out on instagram @murderpod

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Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
Becoming the CEO – Bob Greenwood [RR 507]

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 36:07


Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC).It is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. It’s content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Key Talking Points: You need a CEO mindset You need to move to the next level of the new aftermarket You need to view your business from the 10,000-foot level It takes time to learn this new role/position You must ‘RE’ your business Re-New the business model Re-Learn the business Re-Tool the business Re-Certify your standards Re-Professionalize the business The mindset of Change. Five bridges the CEO needs to cross Ability to manage change The structure that supports the execution Right people in the right place Alignment of owner priority. Walk the talk Shop wide coordination and cooperation. Team. Respect every position Any size shop needs to find their desire of where they would like to be These CEO disciplines work for any size business Resources: Thanks to Bob Greenwood for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) . Leaders are readers.  Web Site: http://www.aaec.ca (http://www.aaec.ca) Greenwood Motor Age Magazine Articles: http://www.searchautoparts.com/motorage/author/bob-greenwood (http://www.searchautoparts.com/motorage/author/bob-greenwood) Greenwood Garage Videos: https://www.autoserviceworld.com/video-series/greenwoods-garage/ (https://www.autoserviceworld.com/video-series/greenwoods-garage/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vehicleim (https://www.facebook.com/vehicleim) (https://www.autoserviceworld.com/video-series/greenwoods-garage/) Leave me an honest review on (https://airtable.com/tblOgQmbnkHekpl0L/viwSbPkieMNhLOmtK/recQNomCKr1D5I9x4) . Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them. Love what we do, buy a cup of coffee (https://remarkableresults.biz/coffee/) . Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Email (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser and many more. Mobile Listening APP's HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/) Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE. (https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/) Buy Carm a Cup of Coffee  (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm) The NAPA Smart Sign, previously known as Digital Menu Board, gives your shop a professional, state-of-the-art look and feel. It’s a great way to educate and inform your customers about needed repairs and service, plus increase awareness of your current promotions. NAPA AutoCare Center that have installed a Digital Menu Board found one out of five consumers ask for a repair or service they’ve seen on the board. Targeted promotions resulted in double-digit increases. You choose the content from a library of auto care service and repair topics. The latest NAPA national promotions are downloaded to you...

Town Hall Academy
Cash is King and Important to Your Business [THA 154]

Town Hall Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 46:33


https://youtu.be/2TsUdp6UpZI Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC)  (http://www.aaec.ca/) . Greg Bunch is the owner of Aspen Auto Clinic, a five-location automotive and service business in Colorado. Greg started his passion for cars at 15 when he began rebuilding a 1966 Volkswagen Bug. Greg has moved from a Volkswagen mechanic to ASE Master Technician, to Management, to starting his shop 18 years ago in his garage, to an award-winning multi-location business. Greg is currently a board member for the STEM-based charter school call “Automotive Institute of Science & Technology” and on the Advisory board of Ratchet and Wrench Magazine. Greg is also a board member of the Autocare organization and a certified instructor for the Worldpac Training Institute and Carquest Technical Institute. Greg’s unwavering passion for the industry has also led him to form a company called Transformers Institute, a coaching and training company dedicated to transforming the automotive industry. Listen to Greg’s previous episodes (https://www.transformersinstitute.com/) . Jeremy O’Neal President and lead sales trainer for Advisorfix, began his career as a Service Advisor and moved into Service Management at the dealership level for VW, Audi, and Porsche. He consistently placed in the top 3% of Service Advisors across the nation. With a passion for helping others, Jeremy started coaching Service Advisors in 2007. Jeremy also owns an independent auto repair shop Freedom Auto Repair in Hesperia, CA. Previous episodes (http://www.advisorfix.com) . Key Talking Points:More businesses go out of business from lack of cash instead of a lack of profit. Too many run their business out of their checkbook  Undercapitalized, underinsured and lack of cash are indicators when things are not right in OZ You

Maria Rekrut and All Things Real Estate
S2E3 - Rosehill Heights Development in Barrie, Ontario, Canada with Debbie Gilbert

Maria Rekrut and All Things Real Estate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 44:14


My guest Debbie Gilbert will share her very innovative real estate investment strategy that she's using with Rosehill Heights. This is certainly "Out of the Box Thinking!" She is Founder at Rosehill Heights, and Principal at Antrim Capital, Real Estate Investments Inc. She's offering Rosehill Heights for senior women who want to live together in a home setting instead of living in a senior complex.

Town Hall Academy
THA 142: Business Coaches Lab – Building an Enduring Business Culture – Part 2

Town Hall Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 38:10


Academy Panel: Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Cecil+Bullard) . Rick White has been working in the automotive, software & coaching industries for greater than thirty years and is currently an AMI-approved training instructor. He owned and managed several successful automotive repair shops.  Currently, Rick is President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, an auto repair shop training and business coaching company proudly serving the independent auto and truck repair owner since 2006. Rick has been acknowledged as an industry expert and has been featured in many automotive trade publications. Rick has been training and speaking at industry events across the country including AAPEX, Vision and for AASP PA just to name a few. Find all of Ricks contributions to the podcast  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%27rick+white%27) .    Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). It is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. It’s content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Key Talking Points: Culture is the foundation of your business. It reduces friction Allows your people to flourish Perfection is not attainable. Shoot for your best with a culture of continuous improvement People will want to work at your shop if your culture permeates Let out your authentic you. It starts with the owner/leader Great culture has great standards People feel it and believe in it People are kept accountable that attract people who want to be part of that When you don’t hold people accountable they become unsure of themselves Find your hidden strengths Use your personal coach. They see more in you than you do What are they? Find them Strengths Finder 2.0 BOOK and Test HERE Find your talent Hire to build on your shortcomings “Hire Up” Hire smarter/better than you with more talent than you (insecurity) Too busy managing your tasks and not your outcomes Culture happens. You have a culture. Does it do for the business what it needs to do? If not, you consciously  need to create the one you want (enduring)   Invest in building your culture Culture is not what you talk about it is what you live Rick White to his daughters Boys will confuse you. What they say and what they do are different. Always look at what they do. Behavior Never Lies If you act contrary to  what I want to create in your business, your people are watching and will learn from your action Consider assessments on yourself and your people Strengths Finder 2.0  (Discover what you are good at and what makes you happy)  (https://amzn.to/2W6tsqK) Do what you do best. Learn more about it. DISC – Communication behavior assessment – From Tony Robbins   (https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/) Creating your culture is just one small part of the...

Town Hall Academy
THA 132: Business Coaches Lab: Building an Enduring Business Culture

Town Hall Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 41:14


Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Cecil+Bullard) . Rick White has been working in the automotive, software & coaching industries for greater than thirty years and is currently an AMI-approved training instructor. He owned and managed several successful automotive repair shops.  Currently, Rick is President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, an auto repair shop training and business coaching company proudly serving the independent auto and truck repair owner since 2006. Rick has been acknowledged as an industry expert and has been featured in many automotive trade publications. Rick has been training and speaking at industry events across the country including AAPEX, Vision and for AASP PA just to name a few. Find all of Ricks contributions to the podcast  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%27rick+white%27) .    Murray Voth, owner of RPM Training learned how to service and repair cars, motorcycles, and airplanes in his youth and earned his commercial pilot’s license. After college, Murray was hired by a firm doing research and development in the service station industry. That led him to own and operate service stations for the next 20 years. Murray has done extensive research into human potential and has the ability to synthesize this material and make it practical to apply.  His favorite moment is when a client says, “I get it!” or “I did it!”  He is known as an implementation coach. For the last 10 years, he has been the senior trainer, coach, and facilitator for a major automotive training company in Canada, and worked part-time in the USA as his schedule allows.  Murray has worked with hundreds of shop owners helping them to be more profitable and reduce their stress levels. Listen to Murray’s episodes  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=MURRAY+VOTH) . Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). It is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. It’s content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Key Talking Points: Why do I need a good culture Your people need to think about your business and the nurturing environment you have to accomplish your mission with a set of standards and values Culture is the environment where people can flourish and grow Culture will attract the right people and takes friction out of the business Everyone is on the same page with less stress Culture is what you stand for Does your team believe you have their back? Does your team have your back? Do your people believe your organization can change? You need to know who you want to be We have a lack of targets and goals so you know when you are successful and winning the game Interview skills will lean to finding a fit for your culture vs. aptitude Setting goals without dates, assignment and accountability is just a dream Every family has dysfunctions...

Ultra Stories By The Human Potential Running Series
Ultra Stories - Episode 66: Stephanie Bales Running Divine

Ultra Stories By The Human Potential Running Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 70:39


Take a run with Stephanie Bales of the Running Divine Podcast! Stephanie is a 38 year old ultrarunner from Barrie Ontario Canada. In this episode we learn about Steph's journey into running in 2002 and how she managed the challenges of running while also being a mom and putting herself through nursing school. We discuss the struggles of burnout and losing motivation, while also discussing the various races Stephanie has completed. Finally, we discuss a variety of hot topics in our sport today!

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Town Hall Academy
THA 116: Business Coaches Lab – Improving Shop Efficiency

Town Hall Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 56:02


Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good THE PANEL: Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Cecil+Bullard) . Rick White has been working in the automotive, software & coaching industries for greater than thirty years and is currently an AMI-approved training instructor.  He owned and managed several successful automotive repair shops.  Currently, Rick is President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, an auto repair shop training and business coaching company proudly serving the independent auto and truck repair owner since 2006. Rick has been acknowledged as an industry expert and has been featured in many automotive trade publications. Rick has been training and speaking at industry events across the country including AAPEX, Vision and for AASP PA just to name a few. Find all of Ricks contributions to the podcast  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%27rick+white%27) .    Jude Larson is the Director of New Business Development for the ACT Group.  He is a frequent speaker and trainer at industry events. Jude has vast business experience including being a highly successful service advisor, the owner, and operator of a hybrid online and print marketing company, a top performer in the financial industry, and had a record-setting career in retail management. Jude is also a shop owner, Valley Repair in Tenino, WA. Listen to Jude’s Episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=jude+larson) . Jude uses his rich experience and business success as he consults, trains and coaches results-focused solutions with clients. Murray Voth, owner of RPM Training learned how to service and repair cars, motorcycles, and airplanes in his youth and earned his commercial pilot’s license. After college, Murray was hired by a firm doing research and development in the service station industry. That led him to own and operate service stations for the next 20 years. After receiving extensive training from a major oil company in Canada, Murray worked in service station dealer development. His experience in training and development led to an interest in how people function. He began to think about what holds them back from learning and implementing new practices in their businesses. What causes people to change? Murray has done extensive research into human potential and has the ability to synthesize this material and make it practical to apply.  His favorite moment is when a client says, “I get it!” or “I did it!”  He is known as an implementation coach. For the last 10 years, he has been the senior trainer, coach, and facilitator for a major automotive training company in Canada, and worked part-time in the USA as his schedule allows.  Murray has worked with hundreds of shop owners helping them to be more profitable and reduce their stress levels. Listen to Murray’s episodes  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=MURRAY+VOTH) . Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain...

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
RR 424: New Aftermarket Measurement – Cost Per Billed Hour – Will Drive Your Profitability

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 33:48


Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) (http://www.aaec.ca/) . Key Talking PointsCost Per Billed Hour is a new Measurement in the New AftermarketIt is a new critical part in building net profit. The efficiency of operation affects the cost per billed hour, the less efficient the operation, the higher the cost per billed hour Proficiency- tech vs clock/time allowed Labor rates (Maint., Diag., Re-flash) now have to be established off of cost per billed hour Site Efficiency- a measurement that lets you know how the entire team is working togetherIn the video, above, Bob walks you through the calculation The only way to change efficiency number is to increase billed hours- increasing labor rate changes potential Reflect how you are handling vehicles- Are you scheduling properly, do techs have the appropriate amount of time required, having time for the Service Advisor to connect with the client (building relationship and education) Are you billing properly for diag time; for test drive time? Net profitTarget a net profit before tax of a minimum of 15% of gross sales Average shop missing $25,000-30,000 net profit per bay per year out of the current business coming through the door ROI of 35% as a minimum objective- we are in the high-risk business and industry, unfortunately, the average ROI is 7-9%   Bob’s email: HERE   (mailto:greenwood@aaec.ca) (greenwood@aaec.ca) Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) 1-800-267-5497   Resources: Thanks to Bob Greenwood for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) . Leaders are readers. Leave me an honest review on...

For The Record
FTR 040: Bob Greenwood – Our Suppliers Need to Better Understand the Service Professional

For The Record

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 5:43


Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) .  Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) (http://www.aaec.ca/) . Key Talking Points Supplier involvement with the industry The supply side of our industry does not understand how a professional shop runs. Still concentrating on activity and car count and do not understand productivity. Our knowledge is sold and may not have a part attached to the sale. They are not installers, but automotive service professionals. They don’t have customers but clients. The mechanics are technicians. Learn how business is done today in our new aftermarket. A special thanks to Bob Greenwood for sharing his passion – For The Record. Books mentioned in the content library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) Leave me an honest review on iTunes (https://airtable.com/tblOgQmbnkHekpl0L/viwSbPkieMNhLOmtK/recQNomCKr1D5I9x4) . Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them. Email Carm HERE (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) . (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz)       Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) This episode is brought to you by FlexCheck Auto Digital Vehicle Inspection Software. Savvy shop owners use vehicle inspections to find additional work on a vehicle that the vehicle owner may not know is needed. The most successful shop owners fully inspect every car, every time. It benefits the vehicle owner more than the shop because most vehicle owners want their autos to be reliable. FlexCheck Auto takes the power of a shop’s inspection process and puts it in the palm of your technician’s hand so that pictures, video and vehicle specific notes about a vehicle’s condition can be shared quickly with vehicle owners. This simple, fully customizable system is designed to...

Town Hall Academy
THA 090: Business Coaches Lab: Five Dysfunctions of a CEO

Town Hall Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 61:02


Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good The Panel: Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 wworldwideAMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are  (http://www.aaec.ca/) .   Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click  (http://iforabe.com/) .   Rick White has been working in the automotive, software & coaching industries for greater than thirty years and is currently an AMI-approved training instructor.  He owned and managed several successful automotive repair shops.  Currently, Rick is President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, an auto repair shop training and business coaching company proudly serving the independent auto and truck repair owner since 2006. Rick has been acknowledged as an industry expert and has been featured in many automotive trade publications. Rick has been training and speaking at industry events across the country including AAPEX, Vision and for AASP PA just to name a few. Find all of Ricks contributions to the podcast  (https://www.180biz.com/)   Jude Larson is the Director of New Business Development for the ACT Group.  He is a frequent speaker and trainer at industry events. Jude has vast business experience including being a highly successful service advisor, the owner and operator of a hybrid online and print marketing company, a top performer in the financial industry, and had a record-setting career in retail management. Jude is also a shop owner, Valley Repair in Tenino, WA. Listen to Jude’s Episodes  (https://www.automotivecoachingandtraining.com/) .   During high school and college Murray Voth, owner of RPM Training learned to service and repair both motorcycles and airplanes while he finished his commercial pilot’s license. After college, Murray’s research skills were honed while doing a community research project; as a...

Town Hall Academy
THA 077: Business Coaches LAB – Standards

Town Hall Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 53:54


> Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good The Panel: Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Business+Coaches+LAB%22) the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 wworldwideAMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are  (http://www.aaec.ca/) .   Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click  (http://iforabe.com) .   Jude Larson is the Director of New Business Development for the ACT Group.  He is a frequent speaker and trainer at industry events. Jude has vast business experience including being a highly successful service advisor, the owner and operator of a hybrid online and print marketing company, a top performer in the financial industry, and had a record-setting career in retail management. Jude is also a shop owner, Valley Repair in Tenino, WA. Listen to Jude’s Episodes  (https://www.automotivecoachingandtraining.com/) . Find the Business Coaches LAB Series (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Business+Coaches+LAB%22) . Key Talking Points: From Rick White: Standard in a business is the bar, the ruler, that one sets for the level of quality, service, experience, caring, and engagement. The problem is so many times the owner is so busy doing whatever he’s doing in his business mistakenly believing his job is to make sure cars are fixed, that they forget about the standard and now the standard is being set by whoever the customer is dealing with or whoever is working on the car which can lead to disastrous results. Customer/Client. Define your market. Define your client. Identifying who your ideal customer is will improve your profits and workflow. Find podcasts on Ideal Customer HERE. Set your standard on who your customer is. If you do your marketing right it will chase the customers you do not want from you. Client vs customer denotes...

Town Hall Academy
THA 070: Business Coaches LAB – Leadership

Town Hall Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 58:31


> Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good The Panel: Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 wworldwideAMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are  (http://www.aaec.ca/) .   Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click  (http://iforabe.com) .   Rick White has been working in the automotive, software & coaching industries for greater than thirty years and is currently an AMI-approved training instructor.  He owned and managed several successful automotive repair shops.  Currently, Rick is President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, an auto repair shop training and business coaching company proudly serving the independent auto and truck repair owner since 2006.Rick has been acknowledged as an industry expert and has been featured in many automotive trade publications. Rick has been training and speaking at industry events across the country including AAPEX, Vision and for AASP PA just to name a few. Find all of Ricks contributions to the podcast  (https://www.180biz.com/)   Jude Larson is the Director of New Business Development for the ACT Group.  He is a frequent speaker and trainer at industry events. Jude has vast business experience including being a highly successful service advisor, the owner and operator of a hybrid online and print marketing company, a top performer in the financial industry, and had a record-setting career in retail management. Jude is also a shop owner, Valley Repair in Tenino, WA. Listen to Jude’s Episodes  (https://www.automotivecoachingandtraining.com/) .   During high school and college Murray Voth, owner of Freedom Consulting and Training, learned to service and repair both motorcycles and airplanes while he finished his commercial pilot’s license. After college, Murray’s research skills were honed while doing a...