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Mar 12th, 2021 at 11:15pm
 
Hi Trevor, couple of therapies ago, you asked about how we thought of Autonerdz and attracting new members, well I've a had a think and giving my opinion, please don't be offended but these are my thoughts.

Autonerdz is a specialist site for automotive scope users, not and never been for those looking for quick answers but a place of learning so already it's only going to attract a very small number, those dedicated to specialise in diagnosing. Which is how you advertise on the main web page.


FAQ needs a refresh, references to Snap On need updating when comparing the latest equipment, emphasis the power and features of the 4425A to Snap on and other scopes on the market.
There's just too much reading, better to make short brief statements


I do like how you started blogs, maybe also post some interesting case studies there


I found your YouTube video, your sample rate video was pretty good, I know there's some good videos like "The wrangler from hell" but I'm just not tempted to watch it cause its 11 years old, The quality and info is still good but is it possible to reload the video so it looks like a fresh post maybe?
There's some good stuff from our Therapy sessions, perhaps a bit of cut and edit bits there and post them.

I've personally read so much good stuff in "the secret lab" of the members area, you may have to let the world know what some of the stuff is in here, just a teaser thou

Good luck on you business venture
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Reply #1 - Mar 13th, 2021 at 6:37am
 
Thank you for the input Alex.

You obviously put some serious thought into this.

autosparky wrote on Mar 12th, 2021 at 11:15pm:
Autonerdz is a specialist site for automotive scope users, not and never been for those looking for quick answers but a place of learning so already it's only going to attract a very small number, those dedicated to specialise in diagnosing. Which is how you advertise on the main web page.


I agree with you. Autonerdz is a specialist organization. What I want to be known for is growing new specialists, not requiring it as a prerequisite. And as for quick answers... There are other corporations that sell that kind of thing. They can have it.


autosparky wrote on Mar 12th, 2021 at 11:15pm:
FAQ needs a refresh, references to Snap On need updating when comparing the latest equipment, emphasis the power and features of the 4425A to Snap on and other scopes on the market.
There's just too much reading, better to make short brief statements


No argument here. There are a ton of things about this company that need updating. I can't say exactly where the FAQ page stands on the to-do list but it is on there.

autosparky wrote on Mar 12th, 2021 at 11:15pm:
I do like how you started blogs, maybe also post some interesting case studies there


Thank you. Adding the Blog page is something my marketing advisors recommended we do to help increase of online foot print.
Coming soon, I will also be putting up a bio about myself. In there I hope to share some more about why I wanted to become the owner and where I would like to see Autonerdz go in the future. 

autosparky wrote on Mar 12th, 2021 at 11:15pm:
I found your YouTube video, your sample rate video was pretty good, I know there's some good videos like "The wrangler from hell" but I'm just not tempted to watch it cause its 11 years old, The quality and info is still good but is it possible to reload the video so it looks like a fresh post maybe?
There's some good stuff from our Therapy sessions, perhaps a bit of cut and edit bits there and post them.


Thank you. I am still stunned how well it has been received. I need to choose the next topic and start recording the next one. My personal opinion is that repackaging something doesn't make it new. Now, if we had new case studies that had similarities with the older videos then we can link back to the older ones to show their relevance to new viewers. That I'd be ok with.

autosparky wrote on Mar 12th, 2021 at 11:15pm:
I've personally read so much good stuff in "the secret lab" of the members area, you may have to let the world know what some of the stuff is in here, just a teaser thou


This is an ongoing struggle. How can we show a peak inside the kitchen without giving away the secret recipe? This becomes especially difficult because I would like to try my hand at being an instructor at events like VisionKC.( Someday, maybe, If I do well enough in the minor leagues.)

As of the time of this post I am working on putting together slides and notes for a Picoscope class for future nerdz. My reasoning for wanting to do this has many factors. Not the least of which is the opportunity to expose technicians to the power of Pico, and oh BTW I own a company that sells them. And if you buy from us we'll support the hell out of you and you'll become part of a community that will support the hell out of you too.

I really want Autonerdz to become more than just a website where you can buy Pico stuff. I want to see a time when being a Nerd brings in more business for you, justifies your diagnostic labor time and is something technicians and shops are proud of. As a community I want to get to a point when we can sponsor 1 or 2 or more technicians to go to major training events like vision. I want Autonerdz to help push the industry in a positive direction.
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Reply #2 - Mar 13th, 2021 at 2:14pm
 
Hi Trevor,

In the area of feedback in the Group Therapy videos from my perspective the sidebars to the right of the main screen are very distracting from the main focus of the information being presented.

Just my observation.

Thanks for keeping Autonerdz going.

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Reply #3 - Mar 15th, 2021 at 12:07am
 
TrevorSchlientz wrote on Mar 13th, 2021 at 6:37am:
repackaging something doesn't make it new


No it doesn't but could be quick and easy job, as I said it was a game changer how diagnosis was back then, 11 years later we now added BLS to intake and exhaust, now wouldn't that of been interesting??


TrevorSchlientz wrote on Mar 13th, 2021 at 6:37am:
my marketing advisors


Good on you for getting some expert advise, retailing or web sales is really all you can do in this current market. I know there's some business owners here too but have you considered a business mentor??

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Mar 13th, 2021 at 6:37am:
I really want Autonerdz to become more than just a website where you can buy Pico stuff. I want to see a time when being a Nerd brings in more business for you, justifies your diagnostic labor time and is something technicians and shops are proud of. As a community I want to get to a point when we can sponsor 1 or 2 or more technicians to go to major training events like vision. I want Autonerdz to help push the industry in a positive direction.


As the owner you should have a clear business model, my opinion is this company currently is way too small and in the process of "rebuilding the brand" to be "giving away". Turn over and profit is what you should strongly be looking at in your first years of trading
This is why you may need a business mentor.

And I hate to say this, unless you build strong sales, lifetime free use of this site may have to end, a yearly subscription fee may have to be considered to cover costs. I'm not sure what cost, time and expenses are but they are business expenses. I would rather pay than see this site close, Pico are trying to copy what Tom has being doing for years with news letters, monthly videos, online forums but they can't replicate this community or the one on one training and this business model.


Thought of awards for participation or contribution? what ever happened to the Autonerdz Scholarship Fund? that's in the open forums?

Good luck and may see you in therapy
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