You're not just selling coatings and truck outfitting. You're their escape pod from the chaos.
Let’s not sugarcoat it.
It’s June 2025. And your customers? They’re on edge.
They’re not just tired. They’re done.
Inflation's creeping back. Tensions are high in the streets and in the headlines. Protests, politics, power plays—it never ends. Everyone's got an opinion, but no one feels heard.
Even when they’re not watching the news, it’s still buzzing in their heads:
Press Play and Feel It
“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore.”
Howard Beale said it best in 1976, and it hits even harder today. That speech? It's not just cinematic. It’s reality. It’s the internal monologue your customers are living right now.
Enter: You
You're not just another business. You’re their escape hatch.
You're not just coating a truck. You’re preparing it for get the hell out of Dodge mode.
You're not just applying polyurea or installing racks. You’re giving your customers the feeling of control in a world that feels like it's spiraling.
You don’t need to scream louder than the chaos. You just need to say:
"We hear you. Hell, we ARE you. Come in, get protected, and get ready to roll."
What That Looks Like in Your Marketing
Here’s how you make the shift:
Instead of:
“We install the toughest bedliner in the business.”
Say:
“When the world goes sideways, we’ll make sure your truck doesn’t.”
Instead of:
“Our shop offers professional coatings for every need.”
Say:
“Need a break from the madness? Let's ensure your rig is ready when you are.”
Instead of:
“Durable. Reliable. Fast turnaround.”
Say:
“We get it. You’re fed up. Let’s get your ride prepped, protected, and peace-of-mind ready.”
You’re not just another service. You’re the place people go when they’re ready to do something. To take back control. To put the phone down, shut off the noise, and gear up for what’s next.
Be the Blow-Off Valve
You feel it too. This constant hum of frustration. So channel it. Your customers don’t want more noise. They want relief. They want truth. They want someone who gets it.
That’s you.
Speak clearly. Speak confidently. And most of all?
Speak to the conversation already happening in their heads.
Because the ones who do? They don’t just sell products. They build loyalty. They become the escape pod.
And right now, we all need one.
richard bueckert
The world feels pretty divided right now. But one thing I’ve learned after 40+ years in this game? When people feel heard, they lean in. When they feel dismissed, they shut down.
So start there.
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