Wilson Toyota of Ames

Midwest Mayhem

Business EN ↓ 33 episodes

With over 25 years of combined automotive experience, hosts Chad Christensen and Tron Smith from the Wilson Toyota family based in Ames, Iowa discuss all things automotive. From sales and training to technology and of course, real talk about daily life at the dealership. From the service shop to the showroom floor, join in on the conversations about the Past, Present, and Future of the Automotive World: Total Midwest Mayhem!

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Wilson Toyota of Ames

Episodes

Reaping the Benefits of our Regional Reps 30.01.2023 28:19

Today, Midwest Mayhem welcomes the region's best reps. We discuss the absence of Chad, perks of Toyota Engage, and the highlights of the all-new 2023 Sequoia.

The lease is not the problem (Part 2) 16.01.2023 37:02

Do you drive a lot of miles? Buy new cars often? Leasing is your best bet! In part two, Chad and Tron expand on why leasing is beneficial.

The lease is not the problem (Part 1) 02.01.2023 28:26

Who told you not to lease? Chad and Tron would love to meet them in the back lot and have a talk. Leasing is not crazy, it makes sense. In part one, we will explain why!

Just do your part! 19.12.2022 28:03

Today Chad and Tron are fired up! Salespeople, do your part. Managers, do your part. Owners, do your part. Customers, do your part. Being a great company requires everyone to do their part.

Nothing is 100%, or is it? 06.12.2022 28:42

Today Chad and Tron talk facts to the salesperson. They call out the manager and even the owner. Understand that 100% of people buy a vehicle. The question is whether or not they buy it from you.

They are who you think they are! 21.11.2022 28:59

Today Chad and Tron talk about expectations. What should a customer expect from a dealer? What is a salesperson's role? How should a manager act? What about an owner? 

The Car is the Star! 07.11.2022 28:27

Hosts Chad and Tron recap this year's Trunk or Treat event and discuss the importance of the perfect Walkaround/Presentation as a salesman.

Chaos on the Automotive Side 24.10.2022 26:47

Hosts Chad and Tron take a break from Spooky Season festivities to discuss how they found themselves in the automotive industry and also what kept them there. Most importantly,  why Toyota?  They also discuss the history of Wilson Toyota and both owners' roles in the dealership. And then there’s Batman, Spiderman, ghosts, and a real-life Gorilla. Whoa, did they leave anything out? Yes—bu...