Changing The Industry Podcast

Episode 168 - From Hands-On Owner to Strategic Manager With Greg Buckley of Buckley's Auto Care


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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Greg Buckley from Buckley's Auto Care at the ETI Tool Tech. Greg shares his journey of stepping back from day-to-day shop operations to empower his manager's autonomy. The conversation dives into personal data concerns with automotive technology, revealing insights into how Apple and Google might influence the industry. Additionally, Greg discusses the impact of COVID-19 on his life, detailing the lingering effects on his sense of taste and smell.

00:00 Enthusiastic about innovative network infrastructure concepts.
08:39 Perspective on car security and data collection.
15:59 Experiencing high-tech car features and subscription model.
17:47 AI-driven customer profiling and personalized assistance.
23:55 Research on car entertainment usage for car companies.
28:57 Dislike for new cars and fly by wire.
36:11 Customer declined overpriced air filter for Nissan.
41:33 Monitoring shop operations, grooming staff for success.
48:25 Struggles to manage shop, need better planning.
53:08 Diversifying income for multiple shops dilemma discussed.
54:33 Need one manager for each store crew.
01:04:27 Playing around with morning show ideas.
01:05:30 You carry the show with intelligence, subtly.

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