Jay Power

Ep 93 - Brad McAllister & Jay Power | $24K/Month More at the Shop with Analytics?

Brad McAllister & Jay Power from OktoRocket join Mike to dig into the power of analytics for shop owners. They break down how tracking call conversions can translate into serious revenue, revealing that just a 6% bump in close ratio could mean an extra $24,475 per month. The guys also share their take on leaderboard motivation—why it can drive some team members and demotivate others—and discuss the relentless advance of AI-powered features like agent assist and Rocket Shield to keep shops ahead of the curve.Get the OktoRocket 2025 Industry Report HERE Timestamps:00:00 Game-changing stats to motivate your business growth01:17 Tektonic 2026: Rooftop parties, Texas-shaped pools, and industry networking03:00 Turtle races and finding your pace in a crowded event05:05 Meet the OktoRocket team and their journey from shop floor to SaaS leaders05:37 How OktoRocket connects, analyzes, and grows shops of every size08:25 Tools for shops, marketing companies, and analyzing your campaigns10:17 Decoding call conversion, inbound sales, and the analytics that matter most12:11 Should you use leaderboards? Shop culture, competition, and motivation dilemmas16:41 What makes great management & using data to coach your people17:14 Drill down into conversions: marketing calls, repair orders, and tracking ROI22:44 Tagging high-value customers—Are your ads bringing the right cars to your bay?24:29 The real numbers: Industry report highlight reel and surprises28:28 Close rates are dropping—what does it mean for your shop in 2025?31:38 Just a 6-point close rate boost could net $24k/month—here’s how32:49 Real talk on gross profit, compensation, and fixing margins34:46 OktoRocket’s founders share their shop careers and why they built it40:45 Staying ahead with rapid dev, AI, and never getting outcompeted44:27 New tech rolling out: AI phone agents, Rocket Shield, and beyond47:37 Your wish list: Real-time scripts and objection handling coming soon?