Since we live in a world that very much revolves around “me,” this is becoming an important and relevant topic. I am not saying that everyone in this world is stuck on themselves, but we have become very particular about how our time is allocated or wasted. Sitting in traffic is a perfect example of time wasted, and there isn’t a single person I know of who enjoys traffic.

Here are a few other things that waste our time: pop-up internet ads, commercials of any kind, and incoming phone calls. What?  Did I say incoming phone calls?

Yes, I did. I know of a few people who refuse to answer the phone or use it to talk because they see it as a complete waste of their time. “Text me” is what they tell everyone, and, sure enough, if you text them, they respond instantly. If you call them, there is no chance of getting a hold of them.

Texting someone is quick, easy, and to the point. I, personally, much prefer a short burst of communication over a long, unexpected phone call. If you text me, I can respond on my time. If you call me, you are expecting me to live on your time. If you text me, I can wait to respond, instantly respond, or not even respond at all. It is convenient for me.

This is the world we have created. From a business standpoint, it only makes sense now to allow for your interactions with your customers to be on their time, not yours. Trust me when I say that if their car is in your shop, they aren’t too happy. Contacting them on their time makes for a less painful and more accommodating process. This is one of the reasons why I created Autoflow and one of the reasons why my shop, Golden Rule Auto Care, does so well.