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  Topic: Where We Are?
keith

Replies: 2
Views: 15464

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:59 pm   Subject: Where We Are?
There is no shame in making a mistake. There is no shame in stumbling as long as it's not over the same stone that you've tripped over ten times already. There is shame in a lie! The customer may neve ...
  Topic: Can GM be Saved?
keith

Replies: 4
Views: 17089

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:02 pm   Subject: Can GM be Saved?
I also forgot to mention the GMC truck that I have in my shop that has been to the dealer several times for a coolant loss complaint with no answer ever found. Now that it's out of warranty, he's disc ...
  Topic: Can GM be Saved?
keith

Replies: 4
Views: 17089

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:53 pm   Subject: Can GM be Saved?
One thing that stands out to me is the problems that customers have to deal with after the purchase. It's not uncommon for thousands of customers to face a problem with a vehicle that is the result of ...
  Topic: My How To
keith

Replies: 2
Views: 13326

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:22 am   Subject: My How To
Louis,
This was exactly what I've been asking for. I'm in the same position. I have an abundance of information but I don't know what to do with it. I know it'll be a slow process, but beginning ...
  Topic: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
keith

Replies: 11
Views: 30627

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:31 pm   Subject: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
Oh by the way,
I still want the instruction manual! haha!
  Topic: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
keith

Replies: 11
Views: 30627

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:27 pm   Subject: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
Thanks Dave,
My mind says "I'm glad I'm not the only one", because it's always reassuring to know you're not alone, but my heart says "I wish I were the only one", because I kn ...
  Topic: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
keith

Replies: 11
Views: 30627

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:09 pm   Subject: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
Louis,
I've read most every article on this website including posts and that is why I've asked this question. I understand what you are doing and I applaud the way you do business! what I don't un ...
  Topic: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
keith

Replies: 11
Views: 30627

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:45 pm   Subject: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
Thanks Louis,
I guess one question that I have ,(gotta start somewhere), is how do you quote without some type of labor guide? I currently bill on a flat rate because thats all I've ever been tau ...
  Topic: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
keith

Replies: 11
Views: 30627

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:47 pm   Subject: Loyalty, Motivation and Work Ethic
Louis,
What you are saying fascinates me and I want to know more. I want to learn as much as I can about transforming myself and my business. Where did you start? Give us some examples of thing ...
  Topic: suggestions on intermittents?
keith

Replies: 8
Views: 70141

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:41 pm   Subject: suggestions on intermittents?
Dave,
I appreciate your thoughts and they were put in such a way that even I can understand. Thanks for the help.
  Topic: suggestions on intermittents?
keith

Replies: 8
Views: 70141

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:18 pm   Subject: suggestions on intermittents?
Thanks Dave and Matt,
I'm asking from the manager side of the question. I always try to gather as much information as I can from the customer and I also use tools such as identifix and TSBs to help ...
  Topic: suggestions on intermittents?
keith

Replies: 8
Views: 70141

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:16 pm   Subject: suggestions on intermittents?
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with intermittents? Many times I have customers bring in their vehicles with complaints that are hard to duplicate. It's not a matter of equipment or tr ...
  Topic: Ethical or Not?
keith

Replies: 2
Views: 16749

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:09 pm   Subject: Ethical or Not?
A few years ago I had a new customer bring in a 1991 park avenue requesting a new engine and transmission. The engine, he needed, the transmission, he wanted because of the mileage. A couple of weeks ...
  Topic: The Things We Don't Say?
keith

Replies: 10
Views: 29570

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:52 pm   Subject: The Things We Don't Say?
Hi Louis,

I guess I never really thought of loyalty that way. I know that the customer doesn't owe me anything, but I look at others through my own eyes. I've always been a loya ...
  Topic: The Things We Don't Say?
keith

Replies: 10
Views: 29570

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:49 pm   Subject: THE THINGS WE DON'T SAY
I Understand the concept that you are trying to bring out, and it is a very good point, but sometimes it doesn't matter how good you are or how good the establishment looks, people form "opinions ...
  Topic: As An Employer . . .
keith

Replies: 4
Views: 21311

PostForum: Small Business Management Topics   Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:18 pm   Subject: As an employer...
Hello all,
first post, so hope you'll bear with my ignorance. I agree with Tom and Dwayne. In my estimation, enjoyment=happiness=enthusiasm. While there are no promises, it should equate to productiv ...
 
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