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Tatum: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Adam Tatum
May 2, 2025
Defuse tense situations by actively listening first, then offering constructive solutions.
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Hempy: It Pays to Invest in the Tech in Your Bays
Scott Hempy
April 18, 2025
Keep an eye on new technologies that could help improve efficiency, improve service for your guests, or make it easy to manage your operation.
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Tatum: Thinking Win-Win is More Than a Quick Fix
Adam Tatum
April 11, 2025
Valuing and respecting people by seeking a "win" for all is a better long-term resolution than if only one person in the situation gets their way.
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Johnson: 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind' Doesn't Work for Used Oil
Joanna Johnson
April 1, 2025
If you think most used oil Superfund sites can't impact current automotive facilities, including quick lube shops, think again.
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Hempy: Be Fluent in the 'Language of the Service Center'
Scott Hempy
March 21, 2025
Our words have an impact on our guests. Choose them wisely to help create a positive experience.
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Tatum: Clear Time in Your Schedule by Putting First Things First
Adam Tatum
March 17, 2025
Get some time in your day back by separating your most pressing tasks from those that can be delegated, delayed, or outright eliminated.
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Volkswagen Tiguan is Latest Example of Defect Warning Via Magnuson-Moss Violation
Joanna Johnson
March 3, 2025
Language in Tiguan owners' manuals calling for tie-in brand service requirement prohibited by law is at the crux of class action lawsuit.
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AI Tools Show Potential to Streamline Tasks
Scott Hempy
Feb. 21, 2025
From writing copy to analyzing financial data, large language model programs such as ChatGPT can help quick lube shops.
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Tatum: Effective Management Starts With the End in Mind
Adam Tatum
Feb. 14, 2025
The second of the 7 Habits of an Effective Lube Manager calls for leaders to map out a path to reach their goals.
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Tatum: Moving into a New Year
Adam Tatum
Dec. 2, 2024
What can you do to prepare for success?
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Johnson: No Plan Means Paying for Someone Else’s Mistakes
Joanna Johnson
Dec. 2, 2024
As repair costs climb, wise service providers prepare for customers with a track record of inadequate maintenance.
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Hempy: Driving Your Car Count
Scott Hempy
Oct. 1, 2024
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Tatum: Harness Your Best Self
Adam Tatum
Oct. 1, 2024
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Johnson: The Two Smartest Free Things to Give Vehicle Maintenance Customers
Joanna Johnson
Sept. 27, 2024
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Tatum: Are You Winter Ready?
Adam Tatum
Sept. 3, 2024
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Hempy: Selling Your Service Center
Scott Hempy
Sept. 3, 2024
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Tatum: Digging out of The Hole - Part 2
Adam Tatum
Aug. 1, 2024
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Hempy: Sense of Urgency - Putting the 'Quick' Back in Quick Lube
Scott Hempy
Aug. 1, 2024
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Johnson: Read It or Weep: Automotive Maintenance Providers and Consumers Need Scan Tools - Part 2
Joanna Johnson
July 30, 2024
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Tatum: Digging Out of The Hole
Adam Tatum
July 1, 2024
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Hempy: Selling Store Atmosphere
Scott Hempy
July 1, 2024
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