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Customer States...
by Customer States...
Join Jake Rycus, Mike Sera, Ali Paul, and Eric Montenegro with weekly episodes discussing and venting about life in the automotive industry. Crack a cold one and tune in!
Episodes
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The Squirrel, The Goose, and The Beaver.
Jake, Mike, Ali, Eric, and special international guest Norm have fun catching up and talking shop. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast, IHeartRadio, YouTube and many other streaming platforms! Twitter and Instagram @Customer_States, Email us at [email protected] to...
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The Great CDK Debacle of June 2024
In this special episode Jake, Mike, Ali and Eric talk about the cyber hacking of the Dealership Management Software company CDK, and the immense struggles over 15,000 dealerships across the United States had to endure during the outage. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast,...
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Good Bye, Good Luck, and TTFN.
In their potential last episode ever ever, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric dive into last minute Listener Mails, inherited messes, talk about when "jerking me around" goes wrong, how no good deed goes unpunished, have consistent interruptions from Koa, and all the nostalgia from days past. Thank you to...
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Humble Origin Stories, L.D.B.D., and Interact With Us.
To celebrate three years of Customer States... Podcast, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric discuss customer death threats, drastic life and career changes, use fancy business terms, Eric learns things, a few tangents, and a request to hear from you, our dear listeners. Please share your experiences with…
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The Hammer Has Dropped, Ali Gets a Bonus, and Routines/Habits.
Join Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric as they revel in the indescribable chaos, humor, humility, and humanity that the automotive industry can create. Jokes and tangents are speckled throughout this illustrious episode, as of course is tradition. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast,...
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Used Up Cars, Jokes, and Pissed Off Customers.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric had a great time laying down facts, jokes, tangents, and misinformation in this episode. Listen in and laugh along. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast, IHeartRadio, YouTube and many other streaming platforms! Twitter and Instagram @Customer_States…
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Manager For A Minute, Construction, and What Spark Plugs?
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about a great many things including cars and jokes and maybe some other tangents. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast, IHeartRadio, YouTube and many other streaming platforms! Twitter and Instagram @Customer_States, Email us at...
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We Did Stuff, With Things, And Kevin.
Jake, Mike, Ali, Eric, and Kevin have a conversation about things and stuff. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast, IHeartRadio, YouTube and many other streaming platforms! Twitter and Instagram @Customer_States, Email us at [email protected] to send us a voice memo,...
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#SellTheBell, Male Nurses, and John Cena.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about Jake's first manager meeting, empathizing with Mike, movie references, bad timing, what happens when a new owner takes over a business, a sticky situation with recalls, the possible end of the #SellTheBell, the demise of Mike's phone, and of course an extreme...
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PEMDAS, Green Crayons, and Appreciated Sunrise Photos.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about the shape of the letter "C", being prioritized within the industry, promotions and pay increases, internal struggles, bad apologies, a horrible Mazda recall, a clutch pedal that is "too hard", rodent damage, guided fault findings and charge backs,...
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That's Not My Job, Gay Mechanics - No Need to Sashay Away, and There's a Bee?!
In this episode Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about scratching both itches, getting caught vaping, vehicle weight ratings (fun topic), the elderly and technology, horrible Extended Service Plans customer service experiences, and the ever-famous passive-aggressive statement "let me Google it for...
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I Didn't Even Feel It Back There, Beetle Relocation, and Nothing a Pizza Party Can't Fix.
In our "fiscal year" ending episode Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric discus New Years celebrations, EOM/EOY frustrations, a Holiday Potluck/Party miracle, Eric becomes a boss yet still has unfinished projects, stop blocks, a sparky Mach-E customer, and the two-week vacation tech hotline enjoyed while we...
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Holiday Gift Exchange, Help Somebody, and A Little Manic.
In this festive episode Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about how a little recognition goes a long way, more movies Ali hasn't seen, Jake makes his Mom cry, a visit from the Sheriff, and of course our annual holiday gift exchange. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast, IHeartRadio,...
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Phone Answerers, Eric Gets Covered in Fluids, and Why Won't It Go Down?!
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric use many confusing acronyms, talk about trying to convert bad surveys from entitled customers, the importance of using cooling system vacuum bleeders, a back-ordered battery "fix", transmission issues, employee shortages compounded by Mike not knowing how to use a phone,...
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Auto Locking Cars, Idiots, and The Elderly with Technology.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric start right off the bat with tons of tangents, a corporate takeover update, intense discussions of Over-The-Air updates, rodent repellents, Mazda issues, and "it'll catch on fire". Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast, IHeartRadio, YouTube and many other...
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Starfish The Bed, Bomb Squad, and Things That Are Dumb.
In our fully staffed episode, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about the importance of being fully staffed, the ups and downs of the automotive industry, being careful what you wish for, utilizing your Dealer Management System effectively, parts shortages, alone time, how lack of communication...
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Little Diddies, Work HORSE, and I Bet You Do.
With Ali at a Swift event, Jake, Mike, and Eric bring you tales of aggressive former employees, grape smugglers, cross walk oopsies, customers who think they own the place, strong handshakes, equestrian talk, getting hit by a car, reads on the new GM, how the grass isn't always greener (redux ft....
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Missed Connections, Call The Police, and Two Weeks.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about horrible tech hotline advice, employee appreciation days, improper cable usage, Mike makes a "house" call, how the customer always blames service for everything, difficult to diagnose oil leaks, odd pay dates, "it's going to be me", jokes, tangents, and a...
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B&E+A, Zombies, and No Car Washes.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric can't control their laughter in this episode. With right off the bat tangents, stories of being passed up again, failed jokes, Australian ex-firemen tow truck drivers, several updates on Jake and Ali's new owners, a nice young fellow at 6am, and some mistakes made by new...
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Justice Brothers, Customers Know Better, and Travis Farris.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy as Jake, Mike, Ali, Eric, and special guest and official sponsor Travis Farris break down the incredible life of dealership employees. With many relatable subjects such as stress, anger, money, backordered parts, incompetent employees, etc., you're sure to get a kick…
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Sun Squiggles, Mazda Repair Man, and Dealing With Fans.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric discuss the pros and cons of taking vacations, if a one finger manicure is better than a five finger death punch, transitioning owners, radio voices, the "Murder Bathroom", how many things we AREN'T sponsored by, Starbucks orders, many jokes and tangents, and Listener...
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Don't Get Them Twisted, The Little Mermaid, and Brayden.
In our most heavily edited episode ever, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric address a major sell out, Eric's flat tire saga, the Podcast Multiverse, the importance of going to the gym, Eric spills the tea about the dealership that shall not be named, the importance of good management, appointment times…
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Teletubbies, Super Glue, and Eric Gets a Red Card.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric discus Tinky Winky Covers, aliens, a heated working environment, a big shout out to Travis Farris, the importance of "if you break something, say something", standing up for yourself, an update on Eric's new job, a cherry RX-7, customers trying to pull a fast one, and of...
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Bathroom Snacks, Get The Canary, and Eric's Bombshell.
Interrupted by special guest Keir's arrival, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about how Ali got peed on by a squirrel, inheriting shit jobs, a confusing California Highway Patrol repair, jokes about submarines, weak links in the chain, being Service Manager for a week, Mike learns things live on…
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Fake Pockets, Lipstick on a Pig, and Dolly Parton.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric bring up topics such as conspiracy theorists' customers, the importance of understanding survey questions, angry senior discounts, a car crash at the Automall, janitors or lack thereof, "Shit In, Shit Out" -a brief look into used-up car departments, porters and hourly...
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Not Todaaahhh, Used Cars, and Margot Robbie.
Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about using your tools, urgent frozen yogurt, why not to take days off, mustaches, a stricken Lightning, too much transportation damage, flea market finds, the used car department, PZEV warranty coverage, concerts, and a few jokes. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,...
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I've Never Seen His Eyes, Not A Liar Per Se, and You Can't Fix Stupid.
Jake, Mike and Eric talk about vampires and werewolves, three Service Managers in six months, loud exhausts, Jake's prehistoric dealership, a broken parts washer conversation, how you can't fix stupid, the importance of NO ONE WORKS FOR FREE, smog shop oversights, the ol' sales switcheroo…
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Friggin' Salespeople, Un-Safety Features, and Put The Effort In.
After a stress filled week, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about auto-emailers upsetting customers, people's opinions and why they should be kept to themselves (allegedly), a sale's induced trailer hitch installation fiasco, customers asking for weird things, possibly the last Transit van update...
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Debbie: The 2nd Coming, Reading The Room, and Your Mom.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about how not to greet a customer, ridiculous aftermarket warranty companies and their policies, "tuck it or tear it" Mazda repairs, a few broken spark plugs, Ali's transportation damage claim, a Volkswagen ID.4 recall debacle, a lack of power at the auto mall…
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Upsetti Spaghetti, American vs Canadian Measurements, and "Fabulous" Oil.
Jake, Mike, Ali, Eric, and special guest Norman Glazier laugh about new Mazda recalls, fancy Canadian F-150s, melty snow, how all sales staff everywhere are liars, modified Ford Ranger differential issues, back up camera complaints, a company BBQ missing some trees, Hellcat drivers in Los Angeles...
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Trickle Down F-ery, Inflation Failure, and "Cat Recycling" in Alberta.
"Customers are allowed to make bad decisions, and I'm allowed to charge them to do it a second time." - Norman Glazier. Jake, Mike, Ali, Eric, and special guest Norman Glazier have a wild time with topics such as math and conversions, Certified Pre-Owned warranties, analog versus digital gas...
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Lepricorns, Snickers, and A Pizza Royale.
This week Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric blabber about fighting words, unpopular opinions, clearing monitors, an overheating F-150, guessing labor times, dealing with insurance adjusters, multitasking, Mike's newest hat, training, the Edison truck update, our favorite candy bars, we precisely define...
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Two Guys in a Volvo, Lube Is Your Friend, and Everything Is Fine.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about awkward engagements with your General Manager, chasing misfires and The Never-Ending Raptor, vehicles consuming oil, the "I have a guy" complex, accidents at work, putting fuel in your vehicle, updating scan tools and outside diagnostics, accents, jokes, and…
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Karen's Focus, Used Up Cars, and a Turd in the Punch Bowl.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric invite you to pull up a beverage and laugh about a big oopsie, ideas for dealership-based reality TV shows, Crowning achievements, quality control, stop sale recalls, how approved is approved, miscommunications, tire shop antics, how much CAN you write off?, parts...
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Walter White-ing In A Loaner, Avoiding Confrontations, and Big Sticks.
Mike, Ali, and Eric get caught up after a week off with tales of new F150 problems, wood-wind woes, a viral video gone wrong, wheel debacles, a Mobile Service mistake, ignoring rental agreement contracts, discussing pay amongst employees and asking for a raise, not harassing Jake while he's at…
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Train-Gone, Not My Problem, and A Stolen Gator.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric have a great time talking about dump trucks, the 7 Deadly Sins of American Highways, clearing the service drive at night, getting T-boned by a Fusion, more incorrect parts, a potential new segment called "Things You See During Mobile Service", Eric saves the day, a Mazda...
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Getting Lei'd, Asking For a Raise, and Norm's Mass Exodus.
Jake, Mike, Ali, Eric, and special guest Norman Glazier discuss the new Mazda CX-90, electric vehicle logistics and usage, a very smelly customer, dealing with insurance adjusters, nightmare workplaces, management not having your back, employee reviews, and how to not fall into a rut of abuse....
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Warranty Analogy, It's Ma'am!, and Let Me Tell You Why.
Tangents and banter filled as usual, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric guide you through their past week of mayhem including stories of when you "think" you know what you're doing, paying attention in the shop, survey scores, turkey calls resulting in a broken Ali, interior water leak nightmares, a new...
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Embrace The Suck, Justice Brothers Products, and Entitled Customers.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about getting the shakes, updating customers, punch times, little red men, Jake's typical day, turning your wipers down, automatic headlights, a parasitic draw claim, how the job isn't done until the vehicle leaves the shop, a Mazda Field Service Engineer story, and...
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A Passive Aggressive Ass Chewing, Gila Monsters, and Soaking The Couch.
Welcome to Season Three! Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric wrap up the holidays, lament about working on rust bucket vehicles, we get an update on Eric's Transit van's including a Block Tease, we learn how amazing Ford warranty is, have a few "ever since ya..." stories, talk Mazda buy back, discuss how...
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End of Year, PTA Bath, and the Mentally Ill.
Happy New Years! With Eric absent due to being under the weather, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Kevin talk about an ideal world where Service Advisors are replaced by iPads, a flooded office, doing the Heimlich, shop workflow or lack thereof, semantics, mobile service, some spicy chips, and of course many...
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Happy Holidays, Come for The Podcast, and Stay for The Tangents.
In this festive episode, Jake (happy birthday), Mike, Ali, and Eric jingle the bells, complain about wild customers and their equally wild concerns, Eric's near-death experience, sexual harassment training, driving like a peasant without cruise control, our favorite Christmas movies, the woes of...
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The Warranty Hammer of Justice, Software Updates, and Topical Creams.
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric bring you topics such as new Mobile Service Vans, video multipoint inspections, updates to multiple ongoing projects, and an absolute ton of tangents and tomfoolery. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Cast, IHeartRadio, YouTube and many other streaming...
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Will's Redemption, Dirty Rotten Slackers, and Bitter Betty.
With Jake out sick, Mike, Ali, Eric, and special return guest Will Tomczak laugh about archaic dealership technology, mechanic 101, how CHRISTIAN SHOULD DO HIS JOB!, warranty administrator relationships, shop meetings, high octane situations, body shop project update, missed diagnoses and having…
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Choosing The Parts Life, Blame It On The Apprentice, and Trail Fix.
Jake, Mike, Ali, Eric, and special guest Tommy De La Cruz talk about molding new employees, how to blame everything on your apprentice, processes, uneducated customers, a "sexist" advisor, intergalactic backorder parts, a follow up on VW diagnosis time discrepancies, the team environment…
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Too Marinated, A Horse, and What Tangent?
Gobble Gobble! In this festive episode Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric give thanks for a very special mystery drink from a customer and talk about being in the "top percentile", rodent repellent devices, getting the wrong engine, how you can't make money if you don't have parts, a scare on the drive,...
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Separating Hoods, HIT BBQ, and "I've Never Seen This Before".
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about how TSBs do not dictate warranty, customers who take their own cars apart, when brakes and broken, buy back processes and Lemon Law, a warranty truck engine, "hamburbers", alliterations, alternative transportation claims, no cap, and a very special Listener...
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Smiling Mixologist, It's a Lemon!, and Half a White Claw.
This week Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric bring you subjects like Mustang drivers, "professionals", getting yelled at, witness marks, chasing the dollar, loving dogs, pizza parties, technical difficulties, being deformed from impact, used Miata's, lots of jokes, and answering a listener's question!…
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Hot Dogs and Onions, Shop Drama, and Nope!
Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about "unsafe" working conditions, ultimate pranks, Pumpkin Spiced things, glizzies, how you gotta pay to play, customer perception, why it's important to stay in your lane, value for cost of service, customer perception, consent, being certified and thrown to the...
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Spilled Drinks, 7 Miles of Liability, and a Ford GT.
In this week's episode, Jake, Mike, Ali, and Eric talk about inside jokes like "George Co'stand'za", Jake actually being busy, tool trucks, happy retirement parties and the inclusion of pizza, rockslides, downed phone lines and corrupt files, driving expensive cars, and of course many tangents!...
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Join Jake Rycus, Mike Sera, Ali Paul, and Eric Montenegro with weekly episodes discussing and venting about life in the automotive industry. Crack a cold one and tune in!
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