{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/616b806ba5607c00121c2ec2/668b91b319ce290b0bf99db3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Small Town Big Growth: Insights from Robbie Windham on Body Shop Expansion Strategies","description":"<p>Do you feel it is time to expand your auto shop and don't know where to start?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In today's episode, Robbie Windham</strong> from Windham Body Shop joins us to share the blueprint of his auto shop's growth and expansion strategy. Robbie's shop is in New Albany, Mississippi, a small town of about 10,000 people; they recently doubled its size, hired internal customers for their office, parts, blueprints, and paint, got new technicians, and even added an ADAS area.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Robbie's expansion and growth strategies, his approach to dealing with insurance companies, and maintaining high-quality standards while adding new internal customers to his staff. Robbie also shares insights on managing a young team, how keeping an upfront communication style helped develop a culture that supported his auto shop's growth, and much more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Robbie shares some details of Windham Body Shop's expansion (2:20)</li><li>The challenges of implementing an ADAS section (3:10)</li><li>Training internal customers for new systems (4:40)</li><li>Robbie talks about how he deals with insurance companies (7:20)</li><li>The multiple benefits of upfront communication (16:20)</li><li>What are the strategic reasons for expanding your auto shop (17:10)</li><li>How to train and retain a young and motivated workforce (21:00)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Robbie Windham:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.windhambodyshop.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Windham Body Shop</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/WindhamBodyshop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://maximumoctane.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/hickeykim/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kim.hickey.167\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@maximumoctane.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@maximumoctane.com</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Kim Hickey"}