Midwest Mayhem

Wilson Toyota of Ames•podcasters.spotify.com

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 Automotive World: Total Midwest Mayhem!

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Episodes

They are who you think they are!

Today Chad and Tron talk about expectations. What should a customer expect from a dealer? What is a salesperson's role? How should a manager act? What about an owner?

Nov 21, 2022•29 min

The Car is the Star!

Hosts Chad and Tron recap this year's Trunk or Treat event and discuss the importance of the perfect Walkaround/Presentation as a salesman.

Nov 07, 2022•28 min

Chaos on the Automotive Side

Hosts Chad and Tron take a break from Spooky Season festivities to discuss how they found themselves in the automotive industry and also what kept them there. Most importantly, why Toyota? They also discuss the history of Wilson Toyota and both owners' roles in the dealership. And then there’s Batman, Spiderman, ghosts, and a real-life Gorilla. Whoa, did they leave anything out? Yes—but that’s why you need to stay tuned!

Oct 24, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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