Ep 46 - Ryan Ragan and Jessee Potter | SUMO Wrestling, Disco Shoes, and Cigars at ASTA - What Could Go Wrong?
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Tekmetrics' business model of listening to customers' needs and implementing new systems makes them super shop-friendly. Start using them at your shop today HERETurnkey Marketing has made my life SOOO much simpler, AND they've helped keep the phone ringing. Do you need these two things too? Learn more HEREElite Worldwide coaching has changed the game for me and my shop. Need a boost? Use Elite like I do. HEREFor years I thought I could handle the hiring process on my own. But, after far too many bad hires, it was clear I needed help. Promotive came through for me with a rock star hire in just a few days and I couldn't be happier. Swallow your pride and bring in Promotive for that open position you have at your shop today. You can thank me later. Learn more HEREAI for Shop Owners: Open the Hood of the Future is happening June 12-13 at Carfix in Raleigh, NC. Use AI to your advantage! Register HEREIn this episode, Mike Allen is joined by Jessee Potter and Ryan Ragan to preview NEXT WEEK'S ASTA Expo. Ryan highlights the exciting new location and expanded logistics, making the event more accessible and enjoyable for all attendees. Jessee shares details about the social events, including a unique on-site pre-party with sumo matches and interactive games, as well as the return of Casino Night with a new money booth and great prizes. Timestamps:00:00 "Pre-Expo Stress and Travel"04:22 Seamless Event Facility Upgrade06:50 Event with Food, Games, and Drinks13:12 Cigar Rolling Event Announcement14:03 Innovative Event Feedback Approach19:02 Comprehensive Auto Shop Training Event21:29 Trade Show: Fun & Transformative Training26:05 Expanded Trade Show Timing28:27 Event Meet-and-Greet Vision32:43 Show Planning: Big Picture to Details