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Dear Listeners, We apologize the audio quality of this week's content suffered due to a technical issue during recording. We did our best to provide the content still and have addressed the issue to hopefully avoid this in the future. As always, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to providing you with more great content.This weeks Episode, Scott and Neil discuss what to take on the trails for wheeling. Our product spotlight features Oil Filters @wixfilters #notsponsored. The Blind React is a video from Jeep Beach with a difficult obstacle that left most jeeps bouncing their back bumper off the rocks. Stiff Door Syndrome is finally revealed in a comical commercial created for @Kentrol #notsponsored. The Episode ends with a hilarious Rap Battle between Neil and Scott using Dr Suess stories as the lyrics. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26efy0ZN4TM&t=363s Tom Palermo is General Manager of Preferred Automotive Specialties in Jenkintown, PA. Tom is a world class Master Technician and a Certified ASE Advanced Level Technician, is certified from ASE including Master Auto, MasterTruck, Master Truck Equipment, Master School Bus, Master Collision, Master Transit Bus, L1, L2, C1, X1, P2, F1 Besides the 2015 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, Tom also earned the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Best Tech of the Year award sponsored by WIX Filters. The majority of Tom’s business is fleets. Listen to Tom’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=palermo (HERE). John Anello, Auto Tech on Wheels (Mobile Diagnostics, Programing, ADAS). Listen to John's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=anello (HERE) Key Talking Points Fleet specialist Always be marketing for any specialist (fleet/private/mobile) Don’t limit yourself to one specific brand/type of fleet  Develop loaner fleet for customer use Critical- being able to handle any issues with fleet vehicles when a fleet manager calls, be the ‘one stop shop’ for fleet managers Sublet mobile technicians Mobile technicianCons- spend a lot of time on road, catering to customers that don’t have sufficient equipment or employees not engaged in training, technology moving at rapid pace  Lift each shop by showing them how to properly use equipment by educating them, build relationships with every customer  John handles 50-70 calls per day and often provides free tech assistance  Continual research- having solid foundation first then learn how to adapt as things change Every 5 years a business will get staleNeed to look at whole picture and figure out how to continue to move forward with technology and best practices Stop avoiding jobs- “adapt or die” embrace technology   Most business owners don’t like taking the ‘risk factor’Take the risk and reap the benefits January 1st, 2022Move to 77gh for all cars going forward, mandated every car to have front radar automatic emergency braking  Manufactures will have secure gateways for cars (control gateway username and password for tools) Aftermarket must register tools and have wifi capabilities for the future  ADAS must be done correctly A special thanks to Tom Palermo and John Anello for their contribution to the aftermarket. Books Page https://my.captivate.fm/books/ (HERE) Listen to all https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/ (Remarkable Results Radio), https://remarkableresults.biz/for-the-record/ (For The Record) and https://remarkableresults.biz/town-hall-academy/ (Town Hall Academy) episodes. http://on.fb.me/1OKap9H (Facebook   )http://bit.ly/1Qn68fO (Twitter  )http://bit.ly/1SVqRvh (LinkedIn   )https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ (Instagram)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1YwTr7M2qRHPB2F7atB8g (  Youtube   )https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ (Email  ) 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 Carm a Cup of Coffee ) This episode is brought to you by Shop-Ware Shop Management. It’s time to run your business at its fullest potential with the industry’s leading technology. Shop-Ware Shop Management will increase your efficiency with lightning-fast workflows, help your staff capture more sales every day, and create very happy customers who promote your business. Shops running Shop-Ware have More Time and generate More Profit—join them! Schedule a free live demonstration...

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Tom Palermo is General Manager of Preferred Automotive Specialties in Jenkintown, PA. Tom is a world class Master Technician and a Certified ASE Advanced Level Technician, is certified from ASE including Master Auto, MasterTruck, Master Truck Equipment, Master School Bus, Master Collision, Master Transit Bus, L1, L2, C1, X1, P2, F1 Besides the 2015 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, Tom also earned the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Best Tech of the Year award sponsored by WIX Filters. The majority of Tom’s business is fleets. Listen to Tom’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=palermo) . Key Talking Points: Why do shops put other shops down?Possibly they don’t know where the next job is coming from They don’t have a value proposition for the customer so negative talk persists Bottom feeders will do anything and say anything to capture a sale There is no secret sauce to protect. Networking is the rule! Observe other companies on how their systems and processes work. Take ideas back to your company As independents we are nimble, we can make quick changes vs the big corporate players Always be learning and look for the small improvements that over time will have a big impact on your business 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 efficiency in the bays, service writer efficiency at the counter, increases average repair order and builds trust with vehicle owners. Today’s vehicle owners want to receive their vehicle’s health status electronically, this makes FlexCheck Auto the most transparent way to do sell auto repair. Try it for free for 30 days! Go to FlexCheckAuto.com (http://www.flexcheckauto.com/) to learn more.

Tom Palermo is General Manager of Preferred Automotive Specialties in Jenkintown, PA. Tom is a world class Master Technician and a Certified ASE Advanced Level Technician, is certified from ASE including Master Auto, MasterTruck, Master Truck Equipment, Master School Bus, Master Collision, Master Transit Bus, L1, L2, C1, X1, P2, F1 Besides the 2015 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, Tom also earned the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Best Tech of the Year award sponsored by WIX Filters. The majority of Tom’s business is fleets. Listen to Tom’s previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=palermo) . Key Talking Points: Zero dollar customers Moved to one location 2 miles down road Specifically target marketing customers based on database information (how many cars they had, what their purchases were etc) Noticed in first quarter they were getting a lot of zero dollar bills (car making noise, checking brakes, checking front end etc) then leaving without repair. Get repair and different shop or do repair themselves. Average RO started to drop. Started to understand behavior of customers when they come in and find out what they really want Zero dollar customers can have huge effect on shop’s productivity Discount if work is done at shop or ask them if they want to leave their car Resources: Thanks to Tom Palermo 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. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser and many more. (https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/) Find every podcast episode (https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes/) . Every episode segmented by Series (https://remarkableresults.biz/series/) . Key Word Search (https://remarkableresults.biz/tag-cloud/) . Love what we do? Buy Carm a cup of coffee (https://remarkableresults.biz/coffee/) . Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Email (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE. (https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/) Buy Carm a Cup of Coffee  (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm) Since 1989 TRACS has been the industry’s leading shop management system. And in the last 30 years it’s gotten better and better. Today TRACS Enterprise offers even more of the features AutoCare Center owners want—things like a powerful interactive scheduling calendar, faster and streamlined work flow, plus streamlined parts ordering and purchasing options. And there’s more—Punch-out to Mitchell ProDemand, mobile VIN capture, and multi-shop capabilities. That means you can count on TRACS Enterprise to help drive your success today and well into the future. Learn more about TRACS Enterprise and the hundreds of other benefits the NAPA family has to offer. Talk with your servicing NAPA store or visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com (http://www.napaautocare.com/) .

Do More Of 2020 Tom Palermo is General Manager of Preferred Automotive Specialties in Jenkintown, PA. Tom is a world class Master Technician and a Certified ASE Advanced Level Technician, is certified from ASE including Master Auto, MasterTruck, Master Truck Equipment, Master School Bus, Master Collision, Master Transit Bus, L1, L2, C1, X1, P2, F1 Besides the 2015 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, Tom also earned the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Best Tech of the Year award sponsored by WIX Filters. The majority of Tom’s business is fleets. Listen to Tom’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=palermo) . Danny Sanchez is owner and founder, of Autoshop Solutions and grew up spending countless hours working around his dad’s auto repair shop in California, eventually taking over and running the business himself. Autoshop Solutions started in 1998, when Danny founded Auto Web Solutions. The Internet was starting to take off, and Danny took great interest in the powerful marketing benefits it could provide. As a successful shop owner himself, Danny used Auto Web Solutions to consult with other repair shops on their business practices and web presence. In 2005, when Google launched AdWords and changed its search engine to favor local businesses, Danny saw a huge opportunity for the automotive industry to draw more clients from the Internet. With just a handful of clients and a few websites, Danny built the foundation of his company – quality, affordable, automotive websites and Internet marketing solutions, designed exclusively for the auto industry. Check Danny’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Danny+Sanchez) . Key Talking Points Digital Marketing Website, Social Media Be analog in a digital way Blend current moments into organic information in your ecosystem to educate your customer Know your audience  Some actually still use Yellow Pages. Only if it works Working with community and outreach Involved with Chamber, Lions Club and rotary Create a collaborative environment Create value for your customers. Keep them coming back Use organic ‘old school’ ideas Live in the world around you Now people have been exposed to many different types of sources to gain attention or influence you must be AUTHENTIC You’ll be exposed if you are not authentic If you are in the community you must be ‘In The Community’ Your heart needs to be in it Relationships will continue to become important especially since you are not selling a commodity. You are in the relationship business Become stronger in networking   Resources: Thanks to Tom Palermo and Danny Sanchez for their 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 iTunes (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/) . (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) Subscribe to a mobile listening app (https://remarkableresults.biz/app/) . (https://open.spotify.com/show/1lp4lTP8ZvWEWwEEXepBq6) (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm) NAPA Autotech Training helps your technicians keep their skills sharp and their NAPA Know How up to date. It’s the highest quality technical training that covers almost every vehicle system and every make and model. NAPA Autotech is presented by experienced instructors who are ASE master certified technicians. Even...

“This week, NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Jordan Vandergriff stops by to discuss his freshman year of nitro & his first-ever finals appearance last weekend in Dallas!”

Former NHRA Top Fuel champ & the most recent Funny Car winner on the tour Shawn Langdon joins Brandon to talk about his St. Louis victory & what it takes to win at zMAX Dragway!

“Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith joins us to talk about defending his victory in St. Louis this weekend & what it would take to see him back in Pro Mod!”

NHRA’s 2012 Funny Car champion Fast Jack Beckman joins us this week to discuss beating John Force at Reading & his plans for a post-racing career!

Drag Illustrated Publisher Wes Buck joins Nitro Notes presented by WIX Filters to discuss the controversial 2020 NHRA Pro Mod & Pro Stock schedules

Legendary Pro Stock champion Warren Johnson stops by Nitro Notes presented by WIX Filters this week to talk about his return to the Big Go!

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force stops by to talk about his historic 150th victory & his preparations for the upcoming US Nationals!

Two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Matt Hagan joins us to discuss why he shaved his winning ‘stache & his thoughts on the immortal John Force!

Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Angelle Sampey joins us to talk about her first year riding for Harley-Davidson & her thoughts on the current Matt Smith Racing-Screamin’ Eagle rivalry!

Team Kalitta Car Chief & Nostalgia Funny Car driver Matt Bynum joins us to talk rivalries & how he walked away from an unbelievable crash in June!

On this week’s edition of Nitro Notes presented by WIX Filters, Rust-Oleum Rocket pilot TJ Zizzo stops by to talk about being an independent nitro team & what the future holds for Zizzo Racing!

Drag Illustrated Publisher Wes Buck joins the show to talk about Shawn Langdon vs. Cruz Pedregon and the upcoming 3rd Annual World Series of Pro Mod!

Fresh off his Funny Car win at Bristol Dragway, Bob Tasca III joins Nitro Notes presented by WIX Filters to discuss what it means to win on Father’s Day!

The Panel: Judi Haglin and husband Dana own Haglin Automotive Inc., a full-service auto repair shop in Boulder, CO, and they’ve been leaders in the Boulder auto repair industry since 1981. Judi and Dana have a super working relationship and they pay attention to details, share a core value; ‘Everyone Speaks’ that is part of their strong business culture. They received Motor Age’s Top Shop honor in 2015. Key to their success is they know their roles and together make a strong business owner. They say, “Fixing cars is secondary, we are primarily solving our customer’s problems”. Look for Judi’s previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=haglin) . Tom Palermo is General Manager of Preferred Automotive Specialties in Jenkintown, PA. Tom is a world class Master Technician and a Certified ASE Advanced Level Technician, is certified from ASE including Master Auto, MasterTruck, Master Truck Equipment, Master School Bus, Master Collision, Master Transit Bus, L1, L2, C1, X1, P2, F1 Besides the 2015 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, Tom also earned the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Best Tech of the Year award sponsored by WIX Filters. The majority of Tom’s business is fleets. Listen to Tom’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=palermo) . Mark Roberts is the owner of Roberts Properties, Inc, Managing Partner of Total True Automotive dba Schertz Auto Service, Craftsman Building and Renovation LLC. He is also partnered with a Local Custom Home builder. Mark is also the former owner of Auto Collision Works. He grew up in Schertz and has been a resident since 1969. Mark also serves on the Board of Directors of Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Guadalupe Valley Home Services Corporation, and the Guadalupe Valley Economic Development Corporation. Listen to Mark’s previous episodes HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=mark+roberts) .   Key Talking Points: Tom Palermo Identify talent and put employees on a path to success early.  A good interview process can get the ball rolling here from the start.   There are people that need to get comfortable before they can show their full potential so be sure not to box anyone in.  The inverse to that would be to understand the limitations of each person and don’t put them in a position to fail. The ability to do this comes with time and experience. Don’t micromanage.  We have all done it and it has never worked.  In order to get employees to take ownership and lead, you have to give them the reigns and let them steer.  Develop a training program that gets them up to speed on your policies and procedures quickly. Once they are up to speed let them do their job.  Support them when they need it but don’t subvert the process by doing it/thinking for them. Use team building events and exercises to get everyone on the same page.  I like to utilize events done as a group as opportunities to build relationships between employees.  Having a good relationship outside of the day to day changes the way people interact in the heat of battle.  This is critical to groom today’s employees into tomorrows managers. These events could be anything that gets everyone together to learn and/or have fun.  ie training, fun events(track nights, dinner out, etc), lunch and learns, etc… Lead from the front!  The best way to motivate and encourage leadership qualities in employees is to make sure they understand that you are willing to do whatever has to be done to succeed.  When they understand you’d never ask them to do something you wouldn’t do or haven’t done, employees respect you and are more willing to take ownership and ultimately succeed. Mark Roberts 70:20:10 Principle 70% of learning happens through experience, such as daily tasks

Brandon is joined by Tami Powers of Alan Johnson Racing & Susan Wade of CompetitionPlus.com to discuss Susan’s explosive column!

Three-Time Top Fuel Larry Dixon stops by Nitro Notes presented by WIX Filters to focus his ongoing lawsuit against the NHRA

Former US Nationals champ Richie Crampton joins Brandon to talk about winning the historic 50th running of the NHRA Gatornationals and what it will take to win the 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway this weekend!

Two-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Erica Enders-Stevens joins us to discuss setting the Pro Mod speed record in Houston last weekend and racing Pro Mods next weekend at zMAX Dragway for the 4-Wide Nationals!

Drag Illustrated Publisher Wes Buck joins us to discuss this weekend’s NHRA race in Houston & the latest on the World Series of Pro Mod!

NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps talks about racing Fuel Altereds at the March Meet & what fans can expect from this weekend's 50th Annual Gatornationals!

Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good The Panel: Mark Colaw has a passion for the automotive industry. He started working for the shop’s namesakes, Hastings, and Ida Seymour, as one of three people that knew how to run one of the new diagnostic machines. Mark eventually purchased Seymour’s Garage in 1985 and opened the current location in 1988. Mark is the founder of CarFest an important community program that brings the aftermarket and the consumer into a unified program to support the needs of the community. Find Mark’s other episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=mark+colaw) . David Justice has been an auto care professional for over 30 years. He grew up in the family business working for his father. At, a young age David purchased his father’s business and went on his own. Over the years David had multiple Shell Gas stations. Find David’s other episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=david+justice) . Tom Palermo is General Manager of Preferred Automotive Specialties in Jenkintown, PA. Tom is a world class Master Technician and a Certified ASE Advanced Level Technician, is certified from ASE including Master Auto, MasterTruck, Master Truck Equipment, Master School Bus, Master Collision, Master Transit Bus, L1, L2, C1, X1, P2, F1 Besides the 2015 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, Tom also earned the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Best Tech of the Year award sponsored by WIX Filters. The majority of Tom’s business is fleets. Listen to Tom’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=palermo) .   Key Talking Points: Are we charging enough for diagnostics? What is your equipment and training worth? You need to get paid for the skills you have. You can’t compare yourself to the ‘free diagnostics’ places. You are a professional. Find the confidence in your skills and abilities and charge for that. Free advice is worth what you paid for it. Discover your worth.   Mark Colaw put an end to big box stores scan issue. He scans for free, however, he charges for diagnostics. We are educators and we need to tell people that so they see the value in what we charge. Have conversations with your customers. David offers a 10-minute preliminary inspection and would scan and pull the code and moves into a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 diag depending on the results. This qualifies the customer. The labor rate spread in markets is too big. Increasing labor rates can make huge improvements to a business. Better pay and benefits Attract a higher quality technician Paid training for all Stronger better systems Improve equipment Improve marketing ASE certification Plus many more……. Labor rates are geographical and demographic driven. Labor rates are too low in the industry. Shops cannot bad mouth each other. Fairness must rule. Doctors or lawyers do not bad mouth each other. It is called professional courtesy. We need unity in the industry. We all benefit. Create a community. Support each other with an idea exchange. Collaborate! To help with any issues inside their business! Tool exchange! Knowing your numbers, P & L and Cash Flow will help you understand what you need to charge and why. Key performance indicators are important, however, how to improve them is the vital part of knowing your numbers. Systems, Operations, and Procedures should drive your numbers that have the biggest effect on your business.   Educate your customer on the complete transaction and what they should expect from the warranty for the repair. There may be more to the repair then they authorized, so educating them will prevent any follow-up issue that may arise. You could be dealing with a moving target at times. DVI A picture is worth 1,000...

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force joins Brandon on Nitro Notes presented by WIX Filters to discuss his daughter, Courtney, stepping away & his thoughts on possibly taking win No. 150 at the Gators!

Third-generation drag racer Austin Prock joins us to talk about his move from Funny Car to Top Fuel & earning his first-ever round win against his former boss!

NHRA Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence stops by Nitro Notes presented by WIX Filters to talk about his historic run for the title & Tony Schumacher's absence from this weekend's Winternationals!

Nitro Notes Presented by WIX Filters kicks off the 2019 season by chatting with the 2018 NHRA Funny Car champion JR Todd, who topped the charts in testing at Phoenix this week!

Muscle Cars and Babies don't go together very well. Most dads have to trade their dream 2-door car for a family friendly car or worse a mini-van. You won't believe the sacrifices some dads have made for their kids. We call Andrew Rosens dad up to hear about his 1969 Camero and talk about StattMan's 95' Mustang GT. It's a New Episode of Sockets & Cylinders with B-105 Stattman and Andrew Rosen from Smyth Automotive. Featured Vendor: Wix Filters, Oil, Gas, Air and more. Count on Wix Filters to keep your engine performing at it's best. For your agriculture needs too!

Combine Demo Derby's, Crushing a car with a Tank and crashing a John Deere Tractor into a pond. It's Wix Farm Days and a New Episode of Sockets & Cylinders with B-105 Stattman and Andrew Rosen from Smyth Automotive. Featured Vendor: Wix Filters, Oil, Gas, Air and more. Count on Wix Filters to keep your engine performing at it's best. For your agriculture needs too!

Stattman may have rode a donkey backwards in a race and played Donkey Basketball for the FFA but Smyth Automotive and Wix Filters have teamed up for a unique fundraiser for the FFA (Future Farmers Of America). And everyone saves money for a good cause. It's a New Episode of Sockets & Cylinders with B-105 Stattman and Andrew Rosen from Smyth Automotive. Featured Vendor: Wix Filters, Oil, Gas, Air and more. Count on Wix Filters to keep your engine performing at it's best.

Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good! Helping automotive aftermarket professionals improve; one lesson at a time. Learn from your industry peers in a round-table forum. Get new ideas, perspectives, trends, insights, best practices and expertise from aftermarket professionals. The only weekly forum for aftermarket professionals bringing fresh and innovative discussion to inspire and grow individuals and companies. Watch like a DOCUMENTARY … Learn like a SEMINAR. (https://ami.knowledgeanywhere.com/Remarkable-Results-Town-Hall-Academy-Episode-THA-048-Grow-Your-Fleet-Business---Podcast-Quiz) The Academy Panel: Tom Palermo is General Manager of Preferred Automotive Specialties in Jenkintown, PA. Tom is a world class Master Technician and a Certified ASE Advanced Level Technician, is certified from ASE including Master Auto, MasterTruck, Master Truck Equipment, Master School Bus, Master Collision, Master Transit Bus, L1, L2, C1, X1, P2, F1 Besides the 2015 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, Tom also earned the 2011 AAIA-ASE World Class Technician Award from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and the Best Tech of the Year award sponsored by WIX Filters. The majority of Tom’s business is fleets. Listen to Tom’s previous episodes HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=palermo) .  Bill Nalu is President of Interstate Auto Care in Madison Heights, Michigan and has been in business for 30 years.  Bill collaborates with industry professionals, in building today’s “high-tech/old-fashioned” customer service system.Bill has been a big contributor to the podcast and he currently serves on several industry and educational advisory councils including AutoValue/Bumper to Bumper, Dorman Industries, and Cardone. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=nalu)   John Constantin from Bison Fleet Specialists in Buffalo, NY, has strived to bring quality service and superior workmanship to the vehicle repair industry in Western New York. When John first started out as a technician, he was determined to identify with his customers, making sure every effort was made to maintain the integrity of Bison Fleet Specialists workmanship, and establish a long-term “care” relationship with each person who passed through their service center.John’s personal goal was to inform each customer of basic maintenance steps they could perform to keep their RVs, Trucks, Trailers, Buses, Campers & Cars running at optimum performance levels, achieved by following a few simple guidelines.   Talking Points: Recruiting Can’t go on a date if you don’t ask her out. You always need to be asking. Look for every opportunity. Knocking on doors. Watch vehicles drive by your shop and write down all names. Sit at a busy gas station and write down the names of the companies that are fueling there. Existing customer can steer you to a small fleet to start. Do not start too big. Expectations from a fleet customer: Convenience. Done Right. Quickly. You can modify what you do daily to help integrate fleet business. By calling on potential fleet customers, you become an option to them that they never had before. You are now top of mind and can capitalize when a change is coming. Could take a week or a year. Ask when to follow up, Always on their time frame. Always be marketing. Stay in front of people. Find the right mindset to present. Go in with a presentation that you will be a value in their business. Be yourself. Answer this. Why would a fleet customer drive by three other shops to get to you? That is your value proposition. Put yourself in their shoes and come up with talking points to build a conversation instead of a sales pitch. Don’t present yourself as a salesperson. Remember, it may take a year or more to land a new...

RAR confirms Wix, Bratt Rob Austin Racing has confirmed Wix Filters as a major sponsor as well as driver Will Bratt for its 2013 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship campaign. Team principal Austin will be joined for all ten rounds by Oxford's Bratt who contested a half-season in 2012. The Pershore squad will again field its pair of Audi A4s with Austin’s running under the wixracing.co.uk banner after the company – a major player in American NASCAR racing – opted to back him for the full season. Both Audis will continue to be powered by VW’s TFSI engine but these will be overseen by a different tuner – Field Motorsport which took over their preparation mid-way through last season.