How Will the Independent Service Channel Survive the Next 10-Years

Send us Fan MailEpisode 116: The way we buy and sell heavy-duty parts has been rapidly evolving, and the things that are driving these changes are expected to intensify over the next decade. If heavy-duty parts distributors and repair shops want to not only survive, but thrive, they need to quickly adapt, or risk being put out of business in the next 10-years.In this episode, we discuss what the independent service channel must do to make the transition to a digital sales channel, and how consolidation, demographics, and technology are major challenges but also is an opportunity for those that are willing to make changes to the way they do business.Our guest is Tyler Robertson who is the Founder and CEO at Diesel Laptops. Tyler has developed the industry-leading apps Diesel Parts and Diesel Repair and he is working to take a big bite out of the $34bn in heavy-duty parts sales over the next few years so he is the person we need to talk to about how the independent service channel will survive the next 10-years.Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode with links to resources mentioned in the episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission. Sponsors of the Show:Want to advertise on the show? Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Advertise.Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device. Featured Sponsor: Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. If you'd like to work with Jamie Irvine directly, you can schedule a meeting with him today.