A.P.A.C. Effective Communication and Problem Solving- Do It! [E031] - Speak Up! Effective Communication

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Thank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-BoundEarly 2018 our host, Craig O’Neill attended multi-day training session by Dennis McCarronIn this episode - Craig invites Dennis to highlight one of his favorite takeaways from that training.Of course - the takeaway is an acronym…A.P.A.C.AcknowledgeProbeAnswerConfirmAPAC is a pragmatic model for solving problems that can be applied in nearly every walk of life.From taking an upset client and solving their problem - to taking a routine interaction and arriving at the right conclusions, Dennis explains how APAC is what happens, eventually, no matter what… it is just the most efficient way to accomplish what needs to happen anyway!You’ll want to carve out the time to hear Dennis and Craig go deeper into human behavior models and tackles topics such as trust, and engagement and understanding how we are always assessing the people we are serving how they are engaging their environments.Listeners will find that APAC is a pragmatic approach to communication in the shop and all walks of life…And you’ll find that our Word of the Day today also happens to be “Pragmatic”prag·mat·ic-/praɡˈmadik/adjectiveDealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.Watch Full Video EpisodeThank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-Bound:The Institute at WeAreTheInstitute.com.  "Stop stressing over your business, you deserve a good night's sleep. The Institute’s coaching helps you achieve success and financial peace.AutoFlow at AutoFlow.com. Your partner in technology, Autoflow consolidates your client interactions - before, during and after the visit to a single thread. Learn more at Autoflow.comAutoLeap at AutoLeap.com. Are you tired of juggling multiple tools to manage your auto repair shop? Say hello to the streamlined efficiency of AutoLeap, the #1 all-in-one Auto Repair Shop Management Software! Shop Dog Marketing at Shop Dog Marketing.com. "Want to see your auto repair shop thrive? Let Shop Dog Marketing be your guide. Our customer-first approach, combined with AI-driven creative content, ensures top rankings. In-Bound at CallInBound.com. Cover your communication needs and revolutionize your auto repair business with AI-driven call analytics from InBound. Contact InformationEmail Craig O'Neill: speakup@craigoneill.netJoin Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersThe Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/