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AutoKnerdAuthor: AutoKnerd
AutoKnerd: Where the Sales Floor Gets Smarter Dealerships dont need more hype, they need more humanity. AutoKnerd is the podcast for automotive pros who believe great sales start with empathy, trust, and genuine curiosity about the customer. Hosted by veteran trainer Andrew Sardone, we break down the modern Road to the Sale through real-world stories, science-backed strategies, and honest conversations about what works and what doesnt. Expect smart talk, sharp humor, and the occasional trip through car history or behavioral psychology. Each Thursday, we explore how kindness and competence can actually move metal, boost CSI, and build careers that last. Bring your brain. Leave the burnout. Kindness sells. Lets prove it. Language: en Genres: Automotive, Education, Leisure, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Consistency Gap: Why Dealership Training Doesn’t Stick
Episode 79
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
Most dealerships don’t actually have a training problem… They have a consistency problem. You run training, your team is engaged, everyone nods along—and then a few days later, everything slips right back to old habits. Same store. Same people. Completely different behavior. That gap between what’s taught and what’s actually done is what I call the Consistency Gap. And it’s one of the biggest hidden reasons dealerships struggle with trust, customer experience, and long-term results. In this episode, we break down: - Why training alone doesn’t change behavior - What actually causes teams to revert to old habits - How inconsistency creates anxiety for customers - Why customers experience behavior—not training - What needs to happen after training for it to stick If you’ve ever felt like your team “knows better” but doesn’t consistently do better… this one’s for you. --- AutoKnerd is focused on building trust-driven sales and service cultures inside dealerships—without pressure tactics, scripts, or outdated training models. 👇 Want to find your gaps? Check out the AutoKnerd Toolbox: Connect with us: AutoKnerd.com Follow for weekly insights on dealership CX, trust, and performance.



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