Episode 127

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28th Aug 2023

From Unsold Work to Untapped Potential: The Eye-Opening Journey of Tracking Average Estimates [E127]

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In this podcast episode titled "The Weekly Blitz," Coach Chris Cotton discusses the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in running a successful auto repair business. He emphasizes the importance of tracking the average estimate as a crucial KPI impacting labor hours per repair order and overall productivity. Coach Chris shares his personal experience of realizing the value of tracking the average estimate in his own shop, leading to improved services and increased sales.

The importance of average estimate [00:02:24] Explains why average estimate is a crucial KPI and how it impacts labor hours per repair order and productivity.

Tracking average estimate and unsold work [00:04:34] Discusses the importance of tracking average estimate and how it helped identify unsold work worth millions of dollars.

Average repair order goals and closing ratio [00:07:54] Explains how to determine average repair order goals based on labor rate and the importance of closing ratio in achieving those goals.

The Power of Knowledge and Collaboration [00:11:07] Importance of understanding numbers and collaboration for success in auto repair business.

Continued Support and Actionable Insights [00:11:59] Commitment to being a resource, encouraging subscription, sharing, and leaving reviews for the podcast.

Message of Continuous Improvement [00:12:47] Encouragement to keep learning, growing, and striving for success in the auto repair industry.

Mentions with timestamps:

1. Shop Marketing Pros - Top tier marketing for top tier shops

- Website: [shopmarketingpros.com](https://shopmarketingpros.com/)

- Timestamp: 00:00:06

3. Profit Gateway

- Tool used to track KPIs

- Timestamp: 00:02:24

4. Average Repair Order Goal

- Mentioned as an important metric

- Timestamp: 00:03:35

5. Closing Ratio

- Mentioned as an important metric

- Timestamp: 00:06:52

Connect with Chris:

chris@autofixsos.com

940.400.1008

www.autoshopcoaching.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoFixAutoShopCoaching

Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ClX0ae

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The Weekly Blitz is brought to you by our friends over at Shop Marketing Pros. If you want to take your shop to the next level, you need great marketing. Shop Marketing Pros does top-tier marketing for top-tier shops.

Click here to learn more about Top Tier Marketing by Shop Marketing Pros and schedule a demo: https://shopmarketingpros.com/chris/

Check out their podcast here: https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/

If you would like to join their private facebook group go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autorepairmarketingmastermind

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Chris Cotton Weekly Blitz
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Weekly inspiration from automotive service business coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. www.autoshopcoaching.com Run Your Shop. Don't Let It Run You.