Growing Your Business with Great Relationships

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How can you keep saying yes to customers as the car parc becomes so diverse? Do your competitors need to become your colleagues? How do suppliers impact your business at critical times? This session will highlight that your supply chain and local community relationships are critical enablers for your business. What doors can open up to you when you expand your thinking through strategic alliances, beyond your automotive expertise? What do you need to know to create excellent relationships with the right people for your business, and why are they important for your customers and staff?

Jeff Smit

Technical Editor

The Automotive Technician - TaT

Jeff Smit
Jeff is the consummate automotive technician professional who believes passionately in the need for constant training to stay ahead in the automotive repair industry. He owns and operates two auto electrical, general repair and air conditioning workshops in Sydney, and he was instrumental in establishing The Automotive Technician network with two partners in 2007. Jeff has toured widely throughout Australia and New Zealand delivering technical workshops and training sessions, and as a result of a co-branded business training project, has concentrated on helping workshop operators manage their businesses more effectively and profitably. He and his workshops have won many awards for technical and business expertise and Jeff has undertaken countless post trade courses in all areas of mechanical and Auto electrical and electronics.
Jeff is the consummate automotive technician professional who believes passionately in the need for constant training to stay ahead in the automotive repair industry. He owns and operates two auto electrical, general repair and air conditioning workshops in Sydney, and he was instrumental in establishing The Automotive Technician network with two partners in 2007. Jeff has toured widely throughout Australia and New Zealand delivering technical workshops and training sessions, and as a result of a co-branded business training project, has concentrated on helping workshop operators manage their businesses more effectively and profitably. He and his workshops have won many awards for technical and business expertise and Jeff has undertaken countless post trade courses in all areas of mechanical and Auto electrical and electronics.
Peter Leondis

Founder & Managing Director

Leondis Automotive and The Garage Network

Peter Leondis
Peter is the founder and Managing Director of Leondis Automotive, a company boasting unique modern automotive workshops. Realising the impact software can have on modern business, Peter invested in developing software solutions where the birth of its new business Auto Bookings Online was achieved. Peter is also a founding Director of The Garage Network, an industry specific group enabling Peter to share his passion and knowledge to members, be an active business coach, and mentor.
Peter is the founder and Managing Director of Leondis Automotive, a company boasting unique modern automotive workshops. Realising the impact software can have on modern business, Peter invested in developing software solutions where the birth of its new business Auto Bookings Online was achieved. Peter is also a founding Director of The Garage Network, an industry specific group enabling Peter to share his passion and knowledge to members, be an active business coach, and mentor.