The headlines may feel overwhelming—government shutdowns, rising prices, and AI flooding social media, but for RS&I Authorized Dealers, it all comes down to one thing: how customers respond.
On this week’s episode of The Dealer Download powered by RS&I, host Michael Shiverdecker unpacks three trends shaping the market:
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Shutdown uncertainty and consumer confidence, Wealthy households are holding steady, but working-class consumers are losing faith in the economy. Dealers should position internet, TV, and security as essential, not optional.
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The rise of AI “slop”, Customers are drowning in low-quality, auto-generated content. That creates an opening for dealers to stand out as human, local, and trustworthy.
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Everyday inflation – Even small price hikes, like coffee, make households rethink their budgets. Dealers can highlight long-term stability and savings with fiber, security, and solar.
