SDR #344: Chris Collins Answers: Why Your Fixed Ops System Is Failing
Mon Feb 02 2026
Service Managers, Fixed Ops Directors, and Service Advisors — If your service department feels busy but results stay inconsistent, the issue probably isn't your people. It's your system.
In this episode of Service Drive Revolution #344, Chris Collins answers real questions from service managers and breaks down why broken Fixed Ops systems create advisor burnout, technician inefficiency, and customer frustration — even in dealerships with great employees.
This episode covers:
✅ Why good people fail inside bad systems
✅ How poor process design increases unapplied labor and stress
✅ Why convenience and ease drive customer retention
✅ How quick lube setups often hurt long-term profitability
✅ Why the real competition is anywhere customers can service their vehicle
✅ How service managers regain control by fixing systems first
If you're a service manager or advisor dealing with: - Constant chaos in the service drive - Missed opportunities and low retention - Inconsistent technician performance - High stress with little improvement
👉 This episode will change how you think about Fixed Ops systems and leadership.
#ServiceManager #FixedOps #DealershipService #CustomerExperience #ServiceDriveRevolution #ChrisBulldogCollins
🛑 On-Demand Training For Huge Results: https://shorturl.at/j7J8u
🛑 Book a free 30-min. discovery call for coaching that grows your profits: https://calendly.com/cci-schedule/30-minute-discovery-call-with-chris-collins-inc?utm=SDRPod&month=2025-12
🛑 Best Selling books on making your Fixed Ops a money printer: https://chriscollinsinc.com/shop/
🛑 Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR
🛑 Grab Chris' New Leadership Book I AM LEADER: https://iamleader.com
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Service Managers, Fixed Ops Directors, and Service Advisors — If your service department feels busy but results stay inconsistent, the issue probably isn't your people. It's your system. In this episode of Service Drive Revolution #344, Chris Collins answers real questions from service managers and breaks down why broken Fixed Ops systems create advisor burnout, technician inefficiency, and customer frustration — even in dealerships with great employees. This episode covers: ✅ Why good people fail inside bad systems ✅ How poor process design increases unapplied labor and stress ✅ Why convenience and ease drive customer retention ✅ How quick lube setups often hurt long-term profitability ✅ Why the real competition is anywhere customers can service their vehicle ✅ How service managers regain control by fixing systems first If you're a service manager or advisor dealing with: - Constant chaos in the service drive - Missed opportunities and low retention - Inconsistent technician performance - High stress with little improvement 👉 This episode will change how you think about Fixed Ops systems and leadership. #ServiceManager #FixedOps #DealershipService #CustomerExperience #ServiceDriveRevolution #ChrisBulldogCollins 🛑 On-Demand Training For Huge Results: https://shorturl.at/j7J8u 🛑 Book a free 30-min. discovery call for coaching that grows your profits: https://calendly.com/cci-schedule/30-minute-discovery-call-with-chris-collins-inc?utm=SDRPod&month=2025-12 🛑 Best Selling books on making your Fixed Ops a money printer: https://chriscollinsinc.com/shop/ 🛑 Got a question? Call us at 1-833-3-ASK-SDR 🛑 Grab Chris' New Leadership Book I AM LEADER: https://iamleader.com