What the Fixed Ops?! (WTF?!)

There's very few in automotive who receive as many pitches as Charlie Monteleone of Ancira Enterprises. How do you get the attention of someone in his role? What percentage of people actually get through the noise? CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest leve...

Charlie Monteleone loves software but has some very strict criteria that software must accomplish to be justified. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support us: https://www....

Ancira Enterprises Corporate Fixed Operations Director, Charlie Monteleone, talks about the business of analysis, self-determination, and the people he’s learned from along the way. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, perform...

Bob Gower of Traver Connect shares his theories on what dealerships need to do to meet the growing demands of today's clients. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support us:...

What can tech do for us in automotive sales? When does tech replace the need for personal interaction and where does it fall short? CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support...

We live in a RIGHT NOW world and Bob Gower of Traver Connect explains exactly how much patience we expect our fixed ops clients to have. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who su...

With more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of automotive, Traver Connect COO Bob Gower shares how he got his start, the many roles he’s had, and how he’s continued to evolve in an ever-changing industry. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level...

"Mile One" author and Bozard Ford-Lincoln COO Ed Roberts talks about "making deposits" and how encouragement is equally important to discouragement. Important to hear! CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and prof...

Leaders need educated and decisive employees to help a business maximize its potential. How do we empower our employees and raise their confidence? How do we keep them from relying on us for every answer? CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of suppo...

As managers and executive decision makers, how do we stay grounded? How do we make sure our ideas are rooted in reality? Ed Roberts has a pretty simple answer. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitabilit...

"Mile One" author Ed Roberts shares the philosophy that carried him from poverty to COO and how he refused to allow his past to define his future. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support th...

Bozard Ford-Lincoln COO Ed Roberts details the humble beginnings from which his success sprang and the obstacles he faced to change his destiny. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support thos...

While discussing the difficulties of living with cancer, we hit on perhaps the hardest one for Shawn...staying still. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support us: https://w...

Shawn Butler talks about his battle with cancer and how his high threshold for pain worked against him. If you are experiencing unusual pain, please see a medical professional immediately. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation,...

Treasured automotive community member Shawn Butler opens up about his reaction upon learning of his cancer diagnosis. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support us: https://w...

Shawn Butler, a dear and genuine friend of Russell and Charity’s, felt an annoying pain in his abdomen around the beginning of 2023. He ignored it. Shawn is tough, fighting through his pain. He's known for his strength. But this time, the pain kept persisting… Shawn has spent this year fighting stage 3C cancer. Just last week he was admitted to the hospital following weeks of surgery, therapy and...

Is the UAW strike close to ending? What will it take to get a deal made? Is it possible workers could go back soon? Let's find out. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support...

How do we all benefit from fair wages for UAW workers? How does the current strike help local communities? We get an answer and it's not all that complicated. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability...

With all the talk of the UAW strike in news media, there is a lot that gets blown out of proportion and misreported. David Green of UAW helps clarify a few important issues. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, an...

David C. Green of UAW talks about the strike, what the union is looking for, and how it differs from strikes in the past. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support us: https...

What is keeping the UAW strike from ending? What are workers asking for? David C. Green, UAW Regional Director, elaborates... CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support us: h...

United Auto Workers (UAW) regional director David C. Green is with Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning to talk about the UAW strike, what the workers are actually asking for, and how the media has misrepresented or over-emphasized certain elements of the situation. This is a fascinating and candid conversation that everyone in automotive should hear. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the A...

A lifetime of leadership in automotive after a childhood of humble beginnings, Bozard Ford-Lincoln COO Ed Roberts discusses his new book, “Mile One” and the journey that inspired him to write it. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innov...

What fuels continual growth and drives those who succeed to greatness? How do we continue to stay relevant in a constantly-evolving world? Jesse Rodriguez gives his take. CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and p...

Do we NEED to follow our employees around, spending hours every day keeping track of their productivity? Maybe not! CHECK OUT WYNN'S! In 1939, Wynn’s created the Automotive Performance Chemicals segment. Since then, Wynn’s has continued to provide professional service facilities with the highest level of support, innovation, performance, and profitability. Support those who support us: https://www...