Listen "“From Janitor to Owner” - Jeremy Bucy SHARES His Journey, DEFENDS Personalized Service & REVEALS Vintage Car Secrets | GGP #027 O/I"
Episode Synopsis
Join host Brad Hurlock on the Garage Grit Podcast for an engaging Origin & Impact episode (#027) featuring Jeremy Bucy, owner of Alan Cox Premier Auto Care in Marietta, Georgia. In this episode, Jeremy shares his journey from sweeping floors to owning a shop specializing in Asian makes, with a unique side division for vintage car restorations. Discover how Jeremy navigates the challenges of a competitive market, builds trust with customers, and differentiates his shop through personal service. Key topics include:🔧 Transitioning from a Honda-focused shop to servicing all Asian makes👷 Empowering service advisors to deliver personalized customer experiences📋 Balancing old-school and digital marketing to attract new customers🚗 Building high-end vintage car projects, like a 1968 AMX with a Hellcat motor💡 Avoiding the race to the bottom in a competitive auto repair marketDon’t miss Jeremy’s insights on growing a business while staying true to quality and community! Subscribe to the Garage Grit Podcast for weekly episodes, and join our Facebook Group to continue the conversation with Brad, Jeremy, and other shop owners.Join the Garage Grit community:🌐 Website: https://aashopmarketing.com📱 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forautorepairshopowners🎙️ All Episodes: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/garagegrit🎥 Check out our panel discussion on service intervals from February/March 2025: [Insert link to panel episode]🏠 Visit Alan Cox Premier Auto Care: https://www.alancoxautomotive.com/Chapters⏰ 00:00 – Introduction to the Garage Grit Podcast and Jeremy Bucy🏪 01:21 – History of Alan Cox Premier Auto Care💸 05:25 – Educating customers on the value of specialized repairs🤝 15:02 – Using digital vehicle inspections to build trust🚗 29:08 – Inside Jeremy’s vintage car restoration division👥 38:26 – Personal service as a core tenet of customer relationships💡 48:07 – Combining old-school and digital marketing strategiesSubscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, including our monthly panel discussions and Vendor Insights series!
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