Midwest Mayhem
5 FOLLOWERS
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..
Midwest Mayhem
3M ago
Today Chad and Tron talk about the ins and the outs of our 2024 vision. How are we going to push ourselves internally to execute the outcome we strive for externally ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
4M ago
Today Chad and Tron discuss viewers' questions. Today's topics range from sales professional knowledge all the way to price vs. affordability. What expectations do you have for the automotive industry ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
5M ago
It is key to acknowledge the bigger picture when selling a vehicle. Is there room for growth? Are there kids riding in the vehicle? How do we elevate the car buying experience to make it into the Wilson Experience? Invest in the customer and they will invest in you ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
6M ago
Today Chad and Tron delve into the transition from good to great as a sales professional through previous career experiences. Cutting a corners is not an option in the car industry. A genuine human is irreplaceable ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
6M ago
Today Chad and Tron differentiate a walk around from a delivery. How are they different? They discuss needs versus wants. Most importantly, how do you sell the vehicle to a point where you earn the right to ask them for thousands and thousands of dollars ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
7M ago
Today Chad and Tron discus what is happening with the UAW strikes. They talk about how manufactures earning the consumers trust in the market is based on product performance. How do you face the battle of the consumer coming in and knowing more about the product that the sales professional. Shout out Toyota Engage for fighting that battle for us ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
7M ago
Today Chad and Tron talk dealership etiquette and hospitality through a story from a different dealership. How could a customer-first mentality have flipped the script of this situation? Tune in to see how we think it should have been handled ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
8M ago
Today Chad and Tron Celebrate ONE year together on Midwest Mayhem. They discuss the success that thrives from the inside out. Starting at your detail department all the way to the general manager and everything in between. They also discuss how the automotive industry has and hasn't changed over the last few years, giving kudos to the Wilson Toyota staff and culture ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
8M ago
On episode 24, Tron and Chad invite Moriah Long into the podcast world to talk about her experiences around the globe and how our community can be better for students. How can we be better for the future generations ..read more
Midwest Mayhem
8M ago
Today Chad and Tron show dance grooves, talk market moves, and ways to improve so the consumer will approve ..read more