F.U.E.L. Podcast
F.U.E.L. Podcast
Dynatron Software
The podcast for Fixing Under performance and Evolving Leadership in the automotive industry. Bringing the latest in proven strategies and techniques to take your Service Department to the next level. More information about how Dynatron Software can help improve your Service Departments profitability, visit www.dynatronsoftware.com/fuel Got Questions or feedback: [email protected]
"Driving Innovation: Revolutionizing Warranty Administration & Claims Processing" w/Jim Roche CEO & Founder Warrcloud
Jim discusses the significance of innovation in warranty administration and claims. Theyaddressed a problem of uncashed checks at dealerships and shared a solutiondeveloped by Jim's company, Warrcloud. Jim also talks about the surge inwarranty claims processing due to the pandemic, the potential for outsourcingto optimize profit and revenue, and the development of an app called Chirp,which allows dealerships to upload supporting documentation via mobile phones
Mar 7, 2024
27 min
Revving Up Success w/Jason Yates Corp. Fixed Ops Director Hudson Automotive
Jason shares his career journey and the growth of Loki Automotive and Mr. Hudson. He discussed the challenges and successes of a program aimed at technician retention and skill enhancement. Jason also talks about the issues faced during the acquisition of failing stores, and the strategies used to motivate technicians and improve customer service. He highlights the successful implementation of video inspections in their stores, which improved customer engagement and understanding. Jason emphasizes the importance of improving communication and collaboration within the automotive industry and the need to monitor key metrics. He expresses concerns about the increasing trend of customers shifting to the aftermarket due to inconvenient appointment scheduling and staffing issues.
Mar 5, 2024
27 min
The Dynamic Partnership of ADA and Dealerships w/Doug Smith President/CEO of Missouri ADA and St. Louis ADA and Julie Sells VP Sales/Marketing Optimum Dealer Services
Doug and Julie give their experiences on how the relationship/partnership matters with Dealers in Missouri. Doug discusses how he assists from the ADA side and Julie works to highlight qualified vendors to help Dealers make the best choices for their stores. Doug expands on the importance of strong relationships with the dealers to help grow the surrounding communities while Julie discusses here experiences onsite with the dealers.
Feb 29, 2024
31 min
Translating Legislation to Dealers w/Matthew Groves CEO/President ADA Colorado
Matthew as Colorado Automobile Dealer Association CEO/President discusses relationships he has with Dealers in Colorado and how he is assisting with translating transparency in legislation. Matthew bridges the gap from interrupting policies from legislators and the impact to the Dealers in his state to helping legislators get direct contact with Dealers for perspective visiting onsite.
Feb 26, 2024
24 min
Embracing Technology for Customer Experience w/William McCurry VP Fixed Ops Del Grande Dealer Group
William discusses the empower of understanding data and relating that to customer experience and bridging the game in Fixed Ops to Variable. Expands on the concept of culture in the Dealership and taking care of you people to promote a positive culture environment. William discusses the main focus of 2024 is how to keep moving forward and keeping engagement at a high level with communication and technology.
Feb 22, 2024
24 min
From Finance to Service and the In Between w/Dynatron Client Success Roundtable
Dynatron's Client Success Division brings you a Round Table discussion from experienced veterans in the Automotive Industry coving topics form Finance to Service Culture and all things items in between.
Feb 20, 2024
1 hr 5 min
EV World and Tech Training Roundtable w/1,600 Years of Experience in Dynatron Client Success.
Dynatron Client Success team with 1,600 years of collective experience discusses EV World outlook for 2024 and training Techs for the evolution and impact. This roundtable discussion touches on addressing the need for techs and strategies of growing, training, and retention. Pricing strategies and management techniques are touched, that have practical and relatability impacts to Fixed OPs.
Feb 15, 2024
37 min
Evolution of Looking at Expenses w/Doug Austin Founder and CEO Strategic Source
Doug gives the origins of Strategic Source and how he started understanding outsource purchasing to cut cost, save time and reduce risk. Doug and his son Chris (VP of Sales) touch on how the Automotive Industry has evolved in expenses viewing over 160 categories and what they are doing to help Dealers manage these changes and optimize their spending.
Feb 13, 2024
25 min
Why Focus on Closing % in Service w/Bill Demaree Director of Fixed Ops Tom Wood Automotive
Bill Demaree Director of Fixed Ops for Tom Wood Automotive explains why Fixed Ops needs to focus on closing % in service. Bill elaborates on how closing % can be calculated and optimized for maximum perform which leads to a more efficient sales practice in service.
Feb 10, 2024
21 min
Coming together, GMs and Fixed Ops w/ Kevan Juergens VP Fixed Ops Norm Reeves Automotive Group
Kevan Jurgens VP Fixed Ops Norms Reeves Automotive discusses how evolving 20 groups to bring the variable and fixed op side together to understand how the little things matter. Kevan expresses how breaking down the traditional barriers in the dealerships with communication and collaboration will allow more growth of a positive culture and better employment retention. .
Feb 9, 2024
30 min
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