SDR #341: The Fixed Ops Leadership Mistakes Killing Service Department Profit

Service Managers, Fixed Ops Directors, and Dealership Leaders — If your service department feels busy but profits don't match the effort, the problem isn't your people. It's your leadership systems.

In this episode of Service Drive Revolution #341, the conversation breaks down the Fixed Ops leadership mistakes that quietly destroy productivity, inflate labor costs, and hold service departments back — even in strong markets.

This episode covers:

✅ Why leadership decisions matter more than market conditions

✅ How minimum performance standards lift technician productivity

✅ Why unapplied labor is a leadership problem, not a technician problem

✅ How tracking and visibility instantly change behavior

✅ Why systems outperform talent in the service department

✅ How to prepare your Fixed Ops operation for 2026 growth

If you're a service manager or advisor dealing with: - Inconsistent technician efficiency - Rising labor cost per hour - Unclear accountability - Strong sales with weak service profits.

👉 This episode will change how you think about leadership in the service drive.

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