KUKUI's Jimmy Lea to Join the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

Mackenna Herr • April 10, 2023

Growth happens when your mission aligns with what lights you up.

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Our Product Evangelist Jimmy Lea is taking a bold step forward in his career.  No, he didn’t own KUKUI, but he’ll definitely be taking some KUKUI beads with him.  Next month Jimmy will be joining The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. Lea has been a part of the KUKUI Ohana since 2018, helping auto repair shop owners make the most of their marketing efforts proven by data driven analytics. With his extensive experience in the automotive industry, Lea is a perfect fit for The Institute.


Jimmy Lea was initially drawn to KUKUI due to our focus on providing auto repair shop owners with the tools they need to succeed (and let’s be honest, the KUKUI beads). With KUKUI, Jimmy saw an opportunity to help automotive business owners make their dreams come true, and his. He appreciated our commitment to creating a positive and open culture, as well as the dedication of KUKUI to its team members and shop owners. This combination of positive attributes made Jimmy feel at home and inspired him to become a part and stay a part of the KUKUI Ohana.


KUKUI is the choice for auto repair shop owners who want to understand and increase their success. The KUKUI All-in-One Success Platform® offers the features to help your business engage customers and build trust. Features include real-time business messaging, digital inspections, call tracking, online appointment setting, social media management, and online reputation management. Additionally, KUKUI's single analytics dashboard allows shop owners like you to easily measure the impact of their efforts with quantitative data like return on investment, customer retention rates, and areas in which they can improve their business. With KUKUI, you can gain invaluable insights and take your business to the next level.


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Jimmy Lea is joining The Institute for Automotive Excellence, a KUKUI partner, as a new addition to their incredible lineup of instructors and coaches. With Jimmy's experience working with KUKUI, he brings a newfound level of enthusiasm and insight to the team.


Jimmy's focus at The Institute will be on building successful partnerships, customer service, and improving operations. He will provide resources, experience and knowledge that will help automotive shops become more efficient and successful.


Jimmy has been an asset to KUKUI and will continue to bring that same level of expertise and energy to The Institute. With his knowledge of the industry, he will be able to help businesses grow and reach their goals. We are excited to see how Jimmy Lea will contribute to The Institute and how his addition will help improve the industry.


The collaboration between KUKUI and The Institute for Automotive Excellence will continue to benefit the lives of auto repair shop owners for years to come. With Jimmy Lea’s leadership, both organizations are working together to provide business owners with the tools they need to maximize the success of their marketing efforts. The combination of KUKUI’s software technology and The Institute’s expertise in the automotive industry allows businesses to have access to the most up-to-date information and services available. By locking arms together we can weather this crazy storm of the ever-changing world of automotive repair.


Farewell to an era, but we cannot wait to see what the future holds!

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