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6 Polite Ways to Get Rid of Chatty Customers

October 29, 2024 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - 6 Polite Ways to Get Rid of Chatty Customers

It’s a classic dilemma: you’re up against a deadline, focused, and then, bam — a chatty customer walks in your shop, eager to talk your ear off about everything from the weather to what they had for breakfast. … [Read more...] about 6 Polite Ways to Get Rid of Chatty Customers

Hey ChatGPT, How Much Do Other Auto Upholstery Shops Charge?

October 20, 2024 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How Much Do Other Auto Upholstery Shops Charge?

How do you know if your auto upholstery shop’s hourly rate is competitive with other shops? … [Read more...] about Hey ChatGPT, How Much Do Other Auto Upholstery Shops Charge?

How to Make Great T-Shirts for Your Auto Upholstery Shop

October 18, 2024 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How to Make Great T-Shirts for Your Auto Upholstery Shop

Custom-branded t-shirts can be a powerful marketing tool for your auto upholstery shop — but only if they're done correctly. … [Read more...] about How to Make Great T-Shirts for Your Auto Upholstery Shop

Should You Own or Rent Your Garage?

October 16, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Should You Own or Rent Your Garage?

Is it better to buy, rent or renegotiate the lease on your shop space? At some point, every business owner will need to decide. … [Read more...] about Should You Own or Rent Your Garage?

3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

July 15, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - 3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

Auto upholstery shops that generate a lot of revenue but make very little profit are doomed to fail — unless they find ways to increase their margins. … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

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