Service Drive Revolution with Chris Collins
Service Drive Revolution with Chris Collins

Service Drive Revolution with Chris Collins

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Got a question for the show? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR! Chris Collins, the leading Automotive Service Manager Coach and Service Advisor Trainer in the world, discusses little known service drive secret weapons to help pull your service department ahead of the pack. Everything from hiring technicians, increasing dealership CSI, building relationships for long term customer retention, to increasing customer pay sales and more, is all discussed here on Service Drive Revolution. All from the automotive industries #1 go-to guy for Fixed Operations; Chris Collins. Listen, and enjoy!

Recent Episodes

SDR #337: Low Hanging Fruit For Quick Fixed Ops Profits!
DEC 15, 2025
SDR #337: Low Hanging Fruit For Quick Fixed Ops Profits!
πŸ›‘ Book a free 30-min. discovery call for coaching that grows your profits: https://calendly.com/cci-schedule/30-minute-discovery-call-with-chris-collins-inc?utm=SDRPod&month=2025-12 Service Managers and Fixed Ops leaders β€” are you overlooking the easiest revenue in your entire service drive? In SDR #337, Chris Collins and Christian break down the LOW-HANGING FRUIT in Fixed Ops that instantly boosts profit, customer experience, and team efficiency β€” without adding techs, buying software, or spending big money. You'll learn the exact strategies that dealerships ignore every day, including: βœ… The simplest profit opportunity in every store: technician optimization βœ… The "Petting the Dog" method that creates unforgettable customer experiences βœ… How to increase revenue FAST using your existing customers βœ… Intelligent pricing β€” without racing competitors to the bottom βœ… How one body shop delivered world-class service (and what dealerships must copy) βœ… A system that multiplies net profit without increasing RO count If you work in Fixed Ops, Service Management, or the Service Drive, this episode is packed with real tactics you can use today. πŸ“Œ Watch until the end β€” the fastest path to doubling your department's net profit is simpler than you think. #FixedOps #ServiceDriveRevolution #ServiceManager #AutoService #DealershipLife #CustomerExperience #TechnicianLife #CarDealership #ServiceAdvisorTraining #ChrisBulldogCollins #AutoRepairBusiness πŸ›‘ On-Demand Training For Huge Results: https://shorturl.at/j7J8u πŸ›‘ Book a free 15-min discovery call for coaching that grows your profits: http://bit.ly/CCIschedule πŸ›‘ Best-selling books on making your Fixed Ops a money printer: https://chriscollinsinc.com/shop/ πŸ›‘ Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR πŸ›‘ Grab Chris's New Leadership Book I AM LEADER: https://iamleader.com
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SDR #336: Why Service Department Goals Fail!
DEC 8, 2025
SDR #336: Why Service Department Goals Fail!
Most people will make resolutions, download a new app, join a gym… and quit by January 15th. In this episode of SDR #336, Chris and Christian break down why goals fail β€” and reveal the intentional goal-setting process they've used for years to hit targets in business, leadership, and life. This is the conversation every service leader needs before setting their 2026 goals. Inside this episode, you'll learn: βœ… The #1 difference between novelty and intentionality β€” and why it decides who hits goals βœ… The truth about motivation: why most advisors and techs quit early βœ… How "fresh eyes" and outside coaching collapse your learning curve βœ… Why NOT hitting a goal is often harder than achieving it βœ… The real reason New Year's resolutions fall apart βœ… How to build accountability systems that force you to level up βœ… Why 2026 will disrupt Fixed Ops β€” and how to protect your career βœ… How partnership goals at home directly affect performance at the dealership βœ… The mindset shift that separates high-level leaders from victims of circumstance Whether you're a Service Advisor, Service Manager, or Fixed Ops Director, this episode will show you EXACTLY how to create goals you'll actually hit β€” and how to build the systems that guarantee results. If you want 2026 to be your breakthrough year, watch this episode from start to finish. Your future profitsβ€”and your future careerβ€”depend on it. #FixedOps #ServiceManager #ServiceAdvisor #DealershipLife #AutoIndustry #GoalSetting #Leadership #ChrisCollins #ServiceDriveRevolution #TechnicianTraining #MechanicLife #MindsetMatters #AutomotiveTraining #DealershipManagement #ChrisBulldogCollins πŸ›‘ On-Demand Training For Huge Results: https://shorturl.at/j7J8u πŸ›‘ Book a free 15-minute discovery call for coaching that grows your profits: http://bit.ly/CCIschedule πŸ›‘ Best-selling books on making your Fixed Ops a money printer: https://chriscollinsinc.com/shop/ πŸ›‘ Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR πŸ›‘ Grab Chris's New Leadership Book I AM LEADER: https://iamleader.com
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47 MIN
SDR #335: The Biggest Problem in Auto Dealerships No One Wants to Fix
DEC 1, 2025
SDR #335: The Biggest Problem in Auto Dealerships No One Wants to Fix
Dealers, Service Managers, and Fixed Ops leaders: Are you frustrated with the direction of our industry? Do you feel like the people responsible for leading automotive into the future are asleep at the wheel? In SDR #335, Chris Collins unleashes one of his most honest, unfiltered rants ever β€” and it's the conversation the industry needs but refuses to have. If you've ever wondered why training is weak, why profitability is inconsistent, why NADA never changes, why techs aren't improving, why customer retention is declining, and why competitors like Tesla are stealing market share… this episode is a MUST-WATCH. In this episode, Chris and Christian break down the uncomfortable truth: Our industry is crumbling because no one is taking responsibility β€” not the associations, not the manufacturers, and often not the dealers. This episode exposes what's REALLY broken, and what must happen to save automotive before it's too late. #FixedOps #ServiceManager #DealershipLife #AutomotiveIndustry #ChrisCollins #ServiceDriveRevolution #AutoDealership #ServiceAdvisor #LeadershipDevelopment #NADA #AutomotiveTraining #ShopCulture #DealershipTraining #AutoIndustryProblems πŸ›‘ On-Demand Training For Huge Results: https://shorturl.at/j7J8u πŸ›‘ Book a free 15-minute discovery call for coaching that grows your profits: http://bit.ly/CCIschedule πŸ›‘ Best-selling books on making your Fixed Ops a money printer: https://chriscollinsinc.com/shop/ πŸ›‘ Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR πŸ›‘ Grab Chris's New Leadership Book I AM LEADER: https://iamleader.com
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46 MIN
SDR #334: TOXIC SHOP CULTURE FIX: How to Reset Your Dealership & Win Back Your Technicians
NOV 17, 2025
SDR #334: TOXIC SHOP CULTURE FIX: How to Reset Your Dealership & Win Back Your Technicians
Service Managers and Fixed Ops leaders: Are you losing control? If you're struggling with inconsistent productivity, low technician morale, and a shop where management has lost authority, you know the stakes are high. Your culture is toxic, and it's killing your business. In this episode of SDR #334, Chris Collins and Christian deliver the essential 6-STEP BLUEPRINT for service managers ready to stop the chaos, regain authority, and rebuild a high-performance team. This process is tough, but it's the ultimate cheat code for leadership success. This episode provides the actionable strategy to fix your shop's toughest problems, including: βœ… The counter-intuitive first step: Connect before you correct. Don't try to muscle your authority back. βœ… How hiring new blood immediately signals the end of the "old regime." βœ… Transforming chaos into "Law & Order" to boost tech productivity βœ… The surprising truth: Your "grumpy" techs crave approval and acceptance more than anyone. βœ… Using Gamification and the Daily Scoreboard for instant efficiency gains and accountability. βœ… Broadening your technicians' perspective by teaching them how a financial statement works. If you are a leader dealing with a tough shop culture right now, watch this episode. Learning to fix this problem one time will be the single most valuable lesson of your management career. #ToxicShopCulture #ServiceManager #TechnicianMorale #FixedOps #ServiceAdvisor #DealershipLife #AutoRepairShop #ShopProductivity #ChrisCollins #ServiceDriveRevolution #AutomotiveLeadership #TechRetention #DealershipTraining #shopculture πŸ›‘ On-Demand Training For Huge Results: https://shorturl.at/j7J8u πŸ›‘ Book a free 15-minute. discovery call for coaching that grows your profits: http://bit.ly/CCIschedule πŸ›‘ Best-selling books on making your Fixed Ops a money printer: https://chriscollinsinc.com/shop/ πŸ›‘ Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR πŸ›‘ Grab Chris' New Leadership Book I AM LEADER: https://iamleader.com
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35 MIN