The Repair Shop Role Focused on Communication - The Reservationist [E022] - Speak Up! Effective Communication

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Thank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-Bound:Our host Craig O’Neill welcomes his friend Rui Martins from Evolve AD.  Rui is a coach and trainer for our Canadian neighbors in the North.  Listeners will appreciate this conversation which is focused on a pivotal role listeners will be keen to introduce to their shops.It’s a role that focuses on communication, serves clients well, and will set your shop apart with deliberate authenticity in our new age of automated artificiality.The role is ‘The Reservationist!”In this talk we reference RRR Episode 922 - “The Role of the Reservationist in Auto Repair.”Rui’s earlier talk with Carm Capriotto helped to describe the role of a reservationist and it’s benefits but in this episode of Speak Up! we are looking at implementation and how the role can be applied.  Listeners are highly encouraged to check our RRR EPisode 922!Rui and Craig cover several topics and terms that relate to communication roles in the shop:The Reservationists role to answer, coordinate, and understandSimple concepts such as Shop Loading, Vehicle InventoryThe Eight Bullets for key data Reservationists are taught to uphold.Gold Tee Time mindset for appointments with advisorsReservationist Communication strategy for missed appointmentsListers will appreciate the emphasis that Rui brings to the topic of communication in our repair shops.  Both as an essential skill… and one that can be taught or improved!Part two of this conversation will focus on retention communication strategies for Reservationists. Stay tuned!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/