Better Business, Better Life: Building on Your Success with Terry DuPont Episode 036 Transforming the Auto Recycling Industry with Troy Webber

Troy Webber is the third-generation owner of Chesterfield Auto Parts, a self-service auto recycling yard with 100 employees and three locations in Richmond. His new app, Yardsmart was created to help his business and others more efficient, and increase sales margins by automating auto recycling yards. As the only one of its kind worldwide, the cloud-based software as service subscription, Yardsmart is now available for subscribers and has been awarded the Innovation in Cloud Computing Award by RVATech in Richmond in 2022, after it was beta tested for two years.

Listen to this informative Better Business, Better Life episode with Troy Webber about auto recycling.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

● Troy discusses the auto recycling industry's move towards a self-service model that emphasizes high volume, low margin operations and prioritizes recycling materials over selling parts. This shift marks a significant change in the industry, with more recyclers opting for this strategy to boost efficiency and sustainability.

● Troy explains Yardsmart is a cloud-based software created to help auto recycling yards become more efficient, increase sales margins, and automate processes. The software aims to secure a larger share of the self-service market and stay ahead of industry changes.

● Troy understands involving employees in the software design process and recognizing the importance of modern, cloud-based solutions, Yardsmart addresses unique challenges in the auto recycling industry.

● The future growth of Yardsmart involves expanding market share in the self-service industry by adapting to emerging technologies and collaborating with other software providers to enhance customer value.

● Staying updated with technology advancements is crucial in the automotive and software sectors to meet evolving consumer demands. Incorporating feedback from employees and users, as well as constantly improving and updating software like Yardsmart, are essential strategies to ensure innovation and meet the evolving needs of the auto recycling business.

Connect with Troy:

Yardsmart Website: yardsmartapp.com

Chesterfield Auto Parts Website: chesterfieldauto.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/troy-webber

Connect with Terry:

Website: https://www.dupontadvisory.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrydupont/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices