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Brian Walker was a Mercedes Benz Master dealer technician and was ASE certified with L1. He owned Peak Automotive in Apex, NC and was recognized by Motor Age Magazine as a Top Ten Shops twice.

Brian is co-owner of Shop Marketing Pros. He does “Done for you” marketing services for auto repair shops. Brian believes that most people overcomplicate their marketing in an effort to make it easier

There is a 17,000+ word article on the Shop Marketing Pros website: “The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair Shop Marketing shopmarketingpros.com/guide. Listen to Brian's previous episodes HERE.

Key Talking Points:

  • Artificial intelligence is being used to make the search engine “think like a human.” Can no longer trick search engines to cycle back to your websites.  
  • Google is a business- provides the best results based on what people are searching for, where they are searching from, search intent etc 
  • Making your website the best resource for the person searching- based on the content of your website 
  • Big city vs small town- businesses in big cities need a lot more work to be competitive, need quality links pointing back to the website, answering questions, the website needs to change often, age of domain- older the domain the higher on rankings compared to new domains

Website

  • Words on the page are most important and often the most overlooked part- written in a natural way 
  • Needs to have information people are searching for- quality and relevant information 
  • Google’s algorithm uses “search intent” and will understand the word “vehicle” is being used for car, motorcycle, truck, minivan, etc 

What you do on your website vs what you do on someone else's website- the links that come back to your website  

  • Your website- create high-quality content and utilize tools that analyze competitors website 
  • Having other links on different websites link back to your website- if you’re a member of your local chamber of commerce you should have your website listed in their directory. Website link and citation (name, address, phone number). Everything needs to be the same and consistent.  

DYI or hire someone?

  • Starting out yes, but as time goes on Is it the best use of your time? 
  • When using a marketing/SEO company you should always be authentic and use them to create blogs/videos as added content for the website. 
  • Video is king- it can be put into multiple places: website, social media, YouTube, get in the habit of shooting short videos on phone. Show your customers how you do things differently. 

Resources:

  • Thanks to Brian Walker for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
  • Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library HERE. Leaders are readers.
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      The Toolbox is Last to Leave, First is the Heart
      By Joe Marconi in Joe's Blog
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      It always amazes me when I hear about a technician who quits one repair shop to go work at another shop for less money. I know you have heard of this too, and you’ve probably asked yourself, “Can this be true? And Why?” The answer rests within the culture of the company. More specifically, the boss, manager, or a toxic work environment literally pushed the technician out the door.
      While money and benefits tend to attract people to a company, it won’t keep them there. When a technician begins to look over the fence for greener grass, that is usually a sign that something is wrong within the workplace. It also means that his or her heart is probably already gone. If the issue is not resolved, no amount of money will keep that technician for the long term. The heart is always the first to leave. The last thing that leaves is the technician’s toolbox.
      Shop owners: Focus more on employee retention than acquisition. This is not to say that you should not be constantly recruiting. You should. What it does means is that once you hire someone, your job isn’t over, that’s when it begins. Get to know your technicians. Build strong relationships. Have frequent one-on-ones. Engage in meaningful conversation. Find what truly motivates your technicians. You may be surprised that while money is a motivator, it’s usually not the prime motivator.
      One last thing; the cost of technician turnover can be financially devastating. It also affects shop morale. Do all you can to create a workplace where technicians feel they are respected, recognized, and know that their work contributes to the overall success of the company. This will lead to improved morale and team spirit. Remember, when you see a technician’s toolbox rolling out of the bay on its way to another shop, the heart was most likely gone long before that.

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