Kitchen Nightmares with Carm Capriotto [E106] - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z

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Drawing an unexpected parallel between the automotive and food industry, it comes down to maintaining quality and ensuring customer satisfaction. Tune in or watch as a video podcast on YouTube, as Matt Fanslow and Carm Capriotto compare the struggles of a restaurant owner and a shop owner as they watch 'Kitchen Nightmares 2023 Season 1 Episode 2.'

Show Notes

• Watching "Kitchen Nightmares" (00:02:06) Discussion about watching the show "Kitchen Nightmares 2023 Season 1 Episode 2 with Gordon Ramsey" and the parallels between the food industry and the repair profession.
• The owner's emotional struggle (00:05:04) Analysis of the owner's emotional struggle and the importance of using emotions to make necessary changes in the business.
• The importance of focusing on the fundamentals (00:07:31) 
• The customer's perspective and the importance of quality (00:09:00) How the customer's perspective and experience are crucial in determining the success of a business. T
• The need for effective communication and leadership (00:10:42) The importance of effective communication and leadership within a business.
• The technician shortage (00:14:44) Discussion on the difficulty of finding good technicians and the impact of a toxic work environment.
• The importance of customer satisfaction (00:17:10) Drawing parallels between the restaurant industry and the automotive industry in terms of the impact of negative customer experiences.
• The poor attention to detail and lack of caring (00:22:10) The issue of using cheap and low-quality parts in the automotive industry, leading to potential problems and customer dissatisfaction.
• The struggle with pricing and gross profit (00:22:52)
• The importance of systems and processes in running a successful business (00:25:54) 
• The challenges of running a business (00:29:26) Discussion about the assumption that business owners are always successful and the high failure rate of businesses in the first few years.
• The importance of attention to detail (00:29:52) Exploration of the need for business owners to pay attention to every aspect of their business, including delegated responsibilities like executive chef or service advisor.
• The need for proper tools and communication (00:30:46) Highlighting the importance of providing the necessary tools and resources for employees to do their jobs effectively and the need for open communication between owners and employees.
• The pressure of handling daily challenges (00:36:24) Discussion on the pressure that technicians face in handling daily challenges and how it affects their performance.
• The impact of coaching and consulting in the food service business (00:38:28) Exploration of the growth of coaching, consulting, mentoring, and networking in the food service industry and how it helps businesses improve and succeed.

 

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