Ep 78 - Carrie-Lynn Rodenberg | Social Media Is TERRIBLE For You, But You Need It To Grow

About this episode

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 HERECarrie-Lynn Rodenberg is the founder of Turnkey Marketing. Carrie-Lynn explains how her team uses advanced, but fully legal, geo-targeted digital marketing to help auto repair shops reach customers right when they need services. Together, they reflect on the challenges and responsibilities that come with rapid business growth, especially as Carrie-Lynn balances running a large team and raising a family. Finally, they share honest confessions about time management, the dangers of distractions (like doomscrolling), and the evolving role of a business leader.Timestamps:00:00 Kicking off with shock collars for kids and hidden fences01:02 The power of geo-targeted marketing and “Big Brother” advertising03:33 Is hyper-targeted marketing actually legal? Carrie-Lynn explains05:14 Shop owner confessions: When your marketing team knows you better than you know yourself07:48 Growing the team: Challenges of explosive business growth09:58 Parenting confessions: Having 3 kids in under 4 years10:59 Letting go: Why shop kids don’t need to be bubble wrapped12:03 Childhood nostalgia: Drinking from the hose and living to tell the tale14:16 The emotional cost of success: Stepping up and supporting your team17:01 How to keep evolving as a leader—and why it matters18:00 Structuring your goals (without losing your mind)20:05 When shiny objects (like podcasts) derail your business21:26 The trap of doom scrolling and living with intention24:11 Building real connections versus losing time on social media25:06 Next-level onboarding: How Turnkey Marketing works with new shops28:04 Shop marketing myths: Grocery store receipts and bus benches? No thanks!