Saturday Starter!
Coffee’s half gone, doors are unlocking, and your first visitor could walk in any moment.
It’s not about being ready—it’s about feeling like someone they’d trust before that handshake.
Now Playing: EP50
The Trust Equation
Last week, a consultant closed a deal before lunch—using nothing more than the Trust Equation. What changed? Her opening.
Inside EP50, you’ll find:
The four ingredients that actually build trust
How to spot and defuse self-sabotage
A closing phrase that dissolves skepticism
Listen now → AutoKnerd EP50
Guest Spotlight:
Stephen Sakach – The Bliss Podcast
I sat down with Stephen Sakach (host of The Bliss Podcast, founder of ZeroCompany) to unpack:
Tool Drop:
First 7-Second Script
Nail the first impression. This 7-second script turns ‘just looking’ into ‘let’s talk.’ Get it. Use it. Own the moment.
Own the moment they walk in.
This one-pager gives you exactly what to say in that first interaction.
Words that calm
Phrasing that aligns
Tone that feels human
Download now → First Impressions Script PDF
AutoKnerd History Lesson
This Week in Automotive History
August 9, 1930 – Packard drops the 734 Speedster, a roaring 90 mph showstopper in the middle of the Great Depression.
Why? To remind people that boldness breaks barriers.
Your move before Monday? Make something bold happen.
Your Mission
Someone’s going to walk in thinking, “Same old pitch.” Surprise them.
Lead with care. Close with confidence.
Make them the one adjusting to you.
“How was that—different?” they’ll say.
Yes. That’s exactly the goal.
— Andrew Sardone
AutoKnerd, out. 🤘😝