Marketing Auto Body Shops with Daniel Burkholder [E160] - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast

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Most shop owners don’t think about marketing when things are going great, but wait until the car count drops or the phones go quiet. That’s when the panic hits, and all eyes turn to marketing. But what if your shop’s struggles aren’t about marketing at all?In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Burkholder from Body Shop Marketing to explore a lesser-known aspect of the collision industry. Daniel’s been in this world since he was a kid, growing up in the family’s body shop, and now he’s on the frontlines helping collision shop owners navigate a changing landscape.We talk about what a Direct Repair Program (DRP) is, how it affects a shop’s autonomy, and why relying on insurance companies for car count is a dangerous game. You’ll hear how customer behavior is shifting even with DRPs in play and how shops that aren’t actively marketing are gambling with their future.This episode is loaded with insights about the customer journey in the collision space, the rising importance of Google search, the power of reputation, and why the best time to market is when you don’t need the work. Whether you’re all mechanical or have a toe in the collision side, this is a conversation worth tuning into. This episode is sponsored by Shop Boss. You know, other shop management software makes you work, but Shop Boss works for you.  AppFueled makes marketing easy. It’s a CRM designed for auto repair shops with tools like segmentation, reminders, and even a call center. Don’t wait, get started today at appfueled.comHow To Get In Touch With the GuestDaniel BurkholderBody Shop MarketingLagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Collision Vision Podcast by Cole StrandbergShow Notes with TimestampsHow To Get In TouchJoin The Auto Repair Marketing Mastermind Group on FacebookMeet The ProsFollow SMP on FacebookFollow SMP on InstagramGet The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair Shop Marketing Book Email Us Podcast Questions or Topics Aftermarket Radio NetworkRemarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.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. The 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/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/