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​​📓 Show Notes

Topic: Scheduling in auto repair shops

Theme: Controlled flexibility—saying yes while staying efficient

Key Points:

Appointment-based industries struggle with no-shows

Overbooking isn’t reckless—it’s strategic

Teaching a “figure-it-out” mindset builds customer trust

Flexibility is a skill, not chaos

Action Steps:

Review your average show rate and build a 10–15% overbooking buffer.

Designate one “flex” bay per day.

Empower advisors to say “yes” within reason.

​Part of the Automotive Repair Podcast Network:

🎙️ Remarkable Results Radio — Carm Capriotto

📈 Business by the Numbers — Hunt Demarest

🔧 Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z — Matt Fanslow

💬 Speak Up! Effective Communication — Craig O’Neill

🚀 Auto Repair Marketing Podcast — Kim & Brian Walker

💥 The Weekly Blitz — Coach Chris Cotton

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AutoFix-Auto Shop Coaching

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The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion

Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.

The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.

The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.

Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.

Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.