Parts Hold

On this week's episode, Coach Christian and Coach Cliff discuss the 5 essential skills to build in order to become an exceptional Parts Manager. If you took a survey of all the highest-performing parts departments in America, these skills would pop up across the board. Paying attention to details, playing the OE manufacturer game, and embracing change are just three of the 5 tips to get started.

On this week's episode, Coach Christian and Coach Cliff break down 5 ways to run a tight ship in the Parts department. The throughline of these tips is simple; be proactive, not reactive. Whether you're a tiny shop or a big operation with two dozen employees, you can implement these tips today and start saving time and money. If your parts room is messy when you're small, it'll be messy when you're big. And if you're not tracking lost sales, those small missed opportunities will turn into massive financial losses. Pay attention to the details and you'll be far better off in the long run.

On today's episode, Cliff and Christian talk about the five sins of the parts department. If you're committing any of the sins, it's important to reevaluate your actions and make the necessary changes to better yourself and your parts department; profitability depends on it! Plus listen in as Cliff shares what he'll be celebrating this month and learn Christians FAVORITE holiday.

On today's episode, we have Cliff's brother Matt Honeycutt. Matt has worked in the automotive business for many years and the stories he has are hilarious. The topic of the day deals with things we never want to hear in the Parts Department. This is by far the funniest episode of the show and won't want to miss it.

Cliff and Christian discuss Cliff's fascination and obsession with the idea of straddling himself to an Alligator and wrestling it to the ground. They also go over conquering your fears and facing the trap doors we will inevitably face in life. The topic of the show deals with strategies to grow your accessory business in your parts department.

On today's episode, Cliff and Christian go over the best strategies for automatic stock replenishment in your parts department.

On today's episode of Parts Hold, Cliff and Christian are joined by John Polt. John has his own podcast and has worked in the parts department as a manger for many years. He is a well of knowledge and you'll want to have a pen and notepad ready because he has lots of important information for you to use in your parts department Also, the boys talk about some baseball and Cliff's unhealthy obsession with felines.

John's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepartsmanager

On today's episode, Cliff and Christian are joined by Andy Irwin, a wholesale guru who is here to give you his secrets to running a successful wholesale parts department.

On today's episode of Parts Hold, Cliff and Christian go over the most important aspects of keeping your Parts Department clean and organized. Obsolete inventory is a major concern and the best way to overcome this atrocity is by keeping your parts department organized.

On this episode of Parts Hold, Cliff and Christian are joined by special guest, Kaylee Felio. Kaylee has an incredible story on how she came to work for parts and also has her own podcast.