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AutoFix AdvisorCast

AutoFix AdvisorCast

Released: 2025-08-15
© 2025 Michael Doherty
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45 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
45 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2025-08-15
© 2025 Michael Doherty
Most Recent Episode
Service Advisors NEED to Use "The Honest Agreement"!

Service Advisors NEED to Use "The Honest Agreement"!

Thanks to our sponsor WorldPac and the WorldPac Training Institute (WTI)! TOUCH HERE for the latest in auto parts distribution and HERE to explore training programs that can take your career to the next level.  In this episode, Michael Doherty dives in
Time: 16:18
Thanks to our sponsor WorldPac and the WorldPac Training Institute (WTI)! TOUCH HERE for the latest in auto parts distribution and HERE to explore training programs that can take your career to the next level. 
In this episode, Michael Doherty dives into the concept of the "Honest Agreement," inspired by Marcus Sheridan’s energetic approach to building trust with customers. Michael explains that transparency—from clear communication about costs, timelines, and risks to proactively updating clients about challenges—sets the foundation for lasting relationships in the automotive service industry. He also shares actionable tips for implementing these trust-building practices in your shop, stressing that honesty isn’t a weakness but a critical strength for long-term client loyalty.
00:00 "The Honest Agreement: Building Trust"
03:39 Building Trust Through Honest Agreements
08:09 Transparent Communication: Building Trust
11:14 Honesty as a Strength
13:43 Strengthening Client Relationships
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Facebook: AutoFix Auto Shop CoachingYouTube: AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching ChannelTwitter: @AutoFixCoachingDon't forget to tune into The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton on your favorite podcast platform for more tips and tricks on managing your auto repair shop. If you're interested in auto shop coaching or our NEW service advisor coaching program, TOUCH HERE!
If you have any suggestions or would like to be a guest on the AutoFix AdvisorCast, please email us at michael@autofixsos.com. We look forward to connecting with you!
Episode ID: 1000722068427
GUID: b54337bb-c12c-4208-aea7-de68e0ea5f2f
Release Date: 15/08/2025, 10:00:00

Description

Welcome to AutoFix AdvisorCast, the podcast where automotive service advisors finally have a place to call home. Hosted by industry veteran Michael Doherty, with over 28 years of experience in the trenches, this show dives deep into the challenges, frustrations, and demands of being a service advisor in the independent auto repair world. AutoFix: AdvisorCast isn’t just about problems; it’s about solutions. Michael Doherty shares best practices, actionable tips, war stories, and fresh ideas from the front lines of advising. Michael’s mission is simple: to help service advisors and shop owners right the ship of the automotive industry by equipping them with the knowledge, community, and support they need. Michael started his journey in 1996 and has done it all—from vehicle detailing to client-guided sales, parts procurement, and managing shop workload. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Michael is a husband, father, and a passionate advocate for improving the service advisor role. Join him and take the first steps toward becoming a better, more profitable, and less stressed service advisor.
Thanks to WorldPac and the WorldPac Training Institute (WTI) for sponsoring AutoFix AdvisorCast. Visit worldpac.com for the latest in auto parts distribution and wtitraining.com to explore training programs that can take your career to the next level.

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