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Growing Your Repair Shop Through Diagnostic Excellence with Zeb Beard
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In this installment of "The Jaded Mechanic," Jeff Compton welcomes Zeb Beard, a revered figure in the automotive service industry. Zeb underscores the importance of accurate diagnostics, sharing that a two-hour diagnostic base not only bolsters customer trust but also underpins the financial health of the shop. Zeb also highlights his unique customer service philosophy, stressing the benefits of serving premium customers who rely on his expertise without second-guessing his decisions. Throughout the episode, both Jeff and Zeb delve into their regional differences in vehicle maintenance needs, with a particular focus on the challenges posed by rust and its influence on repair strategies.
00:00 Vehicle maintenance and undercoating for older trucks.
04:43 Challenges with Subaru and Ford wheel bearings.
07:10 Road brine corrodes trucks and harms the environment.
11:01 Refreshing to converse with a confident, like-minded peer.
13:13 Struggling business owners seek simplicity and guidance.
17:25 Guiding others through learning from past mistakes.
21:35 Surprised by new lab scope test method.
25:54 Intermittent issues and customer choices in repairs.
26:50 Customer understanding through detailed explanation and demonstration.
32:11 Customers can attract a new type of clientele.
33:19 Prefers customers who seek personalized service.
36:48 Building shop, need staff, reducing spending. Costly.
40:24 Met in '98, married after a few months.
44:07 Please like, comment, share, and download the podcast.
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Manage episode 411546776 series 3472465
Find your dream job today: gopromotive.com/jeff
In this installment of "The Jaded Mechanic," Jeff Compton welcomes Zeb Beard, a revered figure in the automotive service industry. Zeb underscores the importance of accurate diagnostics, sharing that a two-hour diagnostic base not only bolsters customer trust but also underpins the financial health of the shop. Zeb also highlights his unique customer service philosophy, stressing the benefits of serving premium customers who rely on his expertise without second-guessing his decisions. Throughout the episode, both Jeff and Zeb delve into their regional differences in vehicle maintenance needs, with a particular focus on the challenges posed by rust and its influence on repair strategies.
00:00 Vehicle maintenance and undercoating for older trucks.
04:43 Challenges with Subaru and Ford wheel bearings.
07:10 Road brine corrodes trucks and harms the environment.
11:01 Refreshing to converse with a confident, like-minded peer.
13:13 Struggling business owners seek simplicity and guidance.
17:25 Guiding others through learning from past mistakes.
21:35 Surprised by new lab scope test method.
25:54 Intermittent issues and customer choices in repairs.
26:50 Customer understanding through detailed explanation and demonstration.
32:11 Customers can attract a new type of clientele.
33:19 Prefers customers who seek personalized service.
36:48 Building shop, need staff, reducing spending. Costly.
40:24 Met in '98, married after a few months.
44:07 Please like, comment, share, and download the podcast.
Go to the ASTA Expo! REGISTER HERE
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