Welcome to AutoFix AdvisorCast, the podcast where automotive service advisors finally have a place to call home. Hosted by industry veteran Michael Doherty, with over 28 years of experience in the trenches, this show dives deep into the challenges, frustrations, and demands of being a service advisor in the independent auto repair world. AutoFix: AdvisorCast isn’t just about problems; it’s about solutions. Michael Doherty shares best practices, actionable tips, war stories, and fresh ideas from the front lines of advising. Michael’s mission is simple: to help service advisors and shop owners right the ship of the automotive industry by equipping them with the knowledge, community, and support they need. Michael started his journey in 1996 and has done it all—from vehicle detailing to client-guided sales, parts procurement, and managing shop workload. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Michael is a husband, father, and a passionate advocate for improving the service advisor role. Join him and take the first steps toward becoming a better, more profitable, and less stressed service advisor.

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