From the Lane with Team Fixed
From the Lane with Team Fixed
Podcast Description
Get ready for a no-holds-barred look at fixed operations and dealership success like you’ve never heard before. From the Lane with Team Fixed is the go-to podcast for industry pros who want to sharpen their skills, grow their teams, and build unstoppable operations. Hosted by Chris Schaubert, a passionate thought leader in the automotive space, this podcast dives deep into the real challenges and untapped opportunities that dealerships face every day.
Whether it’s dissecting fixed ops best practices, uncovering hidden revenue streams, or building winning team dynamics, Chris and his roster of industry experts tackle it all with honesty, energy, and a lot of personality. Unlike the usual industry chatter, From the Lane is raw, relevant, and refreshingly different.
Tune in for insights you can actually use, interviews that keep it real, and conversations that get to the heart of what drives dealership success. If you’re tired of sugarcoated advice and ready for bold, actionable strategies, this is the podcast for you. Buckle up—success starts here.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on fixed operations, dealership success strategies, and communication within the automotive industry. Episodes cover topics such as best practices for fixed ops, building effective teams, and exploring challenges related to EVs and emerging market players like Carvana, with recent episodes discussing communication improvements and teamwork effectiveness.
Get ready for a no-holds-barred look at fixed operations and dealership success like you’ve never heard before. From the Lane with Team Fixed is the go-to podcast for industry pros who want to sharpen their skills, grow their teams, and build unstoppable operations. Hosted by Chris Schaubert, a passionate thought leader in the automotive space, this podcast dives deep into the real challenges and untapped opportunities that dealerships face every day.
Whether it’s dissecting fixed ops best practices, uncovering hidden revenue streams, or building winning team dynamics, Chris and his roster of industry experts tackle it all with honesty, energy, and a lot of personality. Unlike the usual industry chatter, From the Lane is raw, relevant, and refreshingly different.
Tune in for insights you can actually use, interviews that keep it real, and conversations that get to the heart of what drives dealership success. If you’re tired of sugarcoated advice and ready for bold, actionable strategies, this is the podcast for you. Buckle up—success starts here.
The conversation flows between two long-time friends and industry powerhouses Chris Schaubert of Team Fixed and Durran Cage of Cage Automotive about everything fixed ops and sales that have been on your mind for this 2025. Join them for an honest conversation about why leadership needs to communicate rather than just move on, how even a single champion can lead your team to success, and the challenges that EVs and Carvana present to today’s market and how to overcome and make the best of them.
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Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Friendship 06:00 Mindset and Growth in Business 12:00 The Importance of Teamwork 17:59 Leadership and Humility 24:05 Avoiding Desk Jockey Mentality 29:50 Service and Sales Partnership 35:50 The Importance of Service Reviews 42:18 Championing Service Drive Acquisitions 49:35 Navigating the EV Landscape 56:00 Overcoming the Carvana Challenge
Keywords
Cage Automotive, collaboration, impact, leadership, Team Fixed, fixed operations, business growth, communication, mindset, teamwork, service reviews, customer experience, service drive acquisitions, EV market, Carvana challenge, dealership strategies, customer loyalty, automotive industry, sales and service communication, accessories sales
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