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The Right Person in the Wrong Seat Is Still the Wrong Answer

The Right Person in the Wrong Seat Is Still the Wrong Answer

The Right Person in the Wrong Seat Is Still the Wrong AnswerGreg Bunch
Published on: 19/10/2026

A loyal and hardworking employee can still struggle when the role does not match their strengths or the requirements of the seat. This article helps owners evaluate role fit and accountability without turning every problem into a personal judgement.

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Your CRM Is Not a Follow-Up Strategy

Your CRM Is Not a Follow-Up Strategy

Your CRM Is Not a Follow-Up StrategyGreg Bunch
Published on: 16/10/2026

A CRM can support customer follow-up, but software alone does not create a declined-work recovery strategy. This article explains how better information, human ownership, prioritization, and measurement turn follow-up into a managed business process.

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Can Your Shop Run Profitably Without You?

Can Your Shop Run Profitably Without You?

Can Your Shop Run Profitably Without You?Greg Bunch
Published on: 14/10/2026

A shop that stays open without the owner is not necessarily a shop that can perform well without the owner. This article explores how leadership capacity, decision rules, scorecards, and controlled tests help build a more owner-independent business.

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More Car Count Won't Fix the Wrong Financial Problem

More Car Count Won't Fix the Wrong Financial Problem

More Car Count Won't Fix the Wrong Financial ProblemGreg Bunch
Published on: 12/10/2026

More car count can make a financial problem worse when margin, productivity, or capacity is already weak. This article helps shop owners understand when they need more demand and when they need to fix the economics of the work they already have.

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