SDR #317: Navigating The Next Dealership Crisis

Join us on Service Drive Revolution for an informative roundtable discussion about the NEXT impending crisis in the automotive industry! From tariffs to arranged marriages (yes, you read that right!), our expert panel—Chris and Christian, along with coaches Jean, Cliff, Hogie, Vicky, and Fairborz—dive into the challenges facing service departments and dealerships. We reflect on past crises like COVID, the 2008 recession, CDK outages, and even the Ford Pinto gas tank debacle, sharing lessons learned and strategies that separate the winners from the losers.  Discover why adaptability, mindset, and preparation are key to thriving in any storm, and how top performers turn challenges into opportunities. Plus, get a view into our upcoming quarterly virtual meeting, where we'll cover hot topics like The Five Love Languages of Parts, Parts is from Venus, Service is from Mars, and Atomic Habits of the Service Department. Find out which session our panel is most excited about! 🔥 Key Takeaways: How successful dealers double down on what works during a crisis Why tariffs and rising costs could actually benefit service departments The power of creative solutions, like delivering pizzas to frontline workers Why the auto industry resists change—and how to break the cycle 📞 Have a question? Call 833-3-ASK-SDR and we'll answer it on air! 🔔 Don't miss a single episode—subscribe and hit the bell icon for daily uploads! #servicedriverevolution #autoindustry #crisismanagement #dealershipsuccess #automotiveservice #servicemanager #serviceadvisor This video is perfect for service