How I Got Into The Car Business Part 1 | SDR #359 @Chriscollinsinc
How I Got Into The Car Business Part 1 | SDR #359  @Chriscollinsinc
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this episode of Service Drive Revolution #359, Chris, Hogi, and Adam kick off a brand new series diving into the origin story of the Bulldog. Chris reminisces about the pivotal moments that shaped his career, starting with a life-altering piece of advice from a soccer coach that led him away from the field and into the car business.

Plus: A look ahead to our upcoming Service Manager University Live certification starting in June!

πŸ”₯KEY TAKEAWAYS

- The Soccer Coach’s Ultimatum: Why a single conversation about commitment changed Chris’s entire career trajectory.
- The Decision to Pivot: Choosing between professional soccer, a music career, and the world of business.
- Service Manager University Live: A sneak peek at our new virtual community for certifying elite service managers.
- The Value of Focus: Why going "100% in" is the only way to make something of yourself.
- Reminiscing on the Journey: Part 1 of a new series exploring how the industry's best training content was created.
- The Tacoma Stars: How close Chris came to a completely different life in professional sports.

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How I Got Into The Car Business Part 1 | SDR #359

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