Bonus Episode - Every Episode Failed For Mike Allen - Here's Why And How Vision KC Will Fix It
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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEShop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitabilityUtilize the fastest and easiest way to look up and order parts and tires with PartsTech absolutely free.Click here to get started: https://geni.us/PartsTechTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros! Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Mike Allen to preview the Vision KC conference and share industry stories. Mike recounts his challenges recording at the Elite Ignite conference and the ongoing technical mishaps that come with capturing live content. The hosts dive into shop pricing strategies, including how costs like diagnostics and amenities are often rolled into the final bill for customers. Plus, David gives a local's guide to the best food options in Kansas City, breaking down must-try barbecue, tacos, and team-dinner spots as Vision attendees prepare for their trip.00:00 "Improper Merging Rant"06:29 "Chicago Shop Success Story"08:20 "Advisor's Hilarious Customer Story"10:38 David's Intense Pre-Workout Effects16:26 "Misheard Conversation in Restroom"17:24 "Facebook: Scroll and Toilet Talk"22:43 Kansas City Dining Overview23:29 Alternative Dining Options Near Vision28:33 Restaurant Struggles Amid Tight Margins32:49 Rare 9+ Pizza Reviews38:10 Jack Stack Barbecue Recommendation40:46 "Bananas and Rice Identity"46:18 "Manscaping Mishap and Spider Trap"54:24 TPMS Law and Repair Ban56:57 "See You at Vision"