How to Make the Most of a Slow Season

Feb. 16, 2021
Some months are bound to be busier than others, but a slow period doesn't have to be a total loss.

Some months are bound to be busier than others, but a slow period doesn't have to be a total loss. 

Rather than ride out a historically slow time of the year, Shop Fix Academy founder Aaron Stokes explains why now is the time to grow the business by fine-tuning your operations in preparation for busier days ahead. 

From a thorough evaluation of average tickets to shop training to a re-evaluation of overhead, Stokes explains how progress made in refining shop processes can be the ultimate win in a slow season. 

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About the Author

Aaron Stokes

A nearly 20-year veteran of the automotive repair industry, Aaron Stokes grew his business, AutoFix, from a one-car garage to a six-shop operation that is widely regarded as one of the top repair businesses in the country. Stokes, the founder of Shop Fix Academy, is an operational guru with a unique business and leadership philosophy that has led his business to great heights.

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