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The Race for Visibility is Moving to AI-Powered Browsers – Are You Ready?

Search engines used to be the gatekeepers of online visibility. Today, a new competitor is stepping in: AI-powered browsers. With OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT Atlas, the way customers find information is being rewritten.

In the latest episode of The Dealer Download, host Michael Shiverdecker dives into what this shift means for RS&I Authorized Dealers—and how you can prepare to stay ahead.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Audit your online presence: Make sure your business is showing up where AI pulls its answers.

• Create local-first content: AI tools prioritize relevance and credibility, which means businesses rooted in their communities have an edge.

• Maintain authenticity: In an era of automated results, your brand’s human touch matters more than ever.

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In this episode, host Michael Shiverdecker takes a closer look at one of the biggest opportunities in today’s market, bridging the digital divide. Millions of rural Americans still lack reliable, high-speed internet access. But that gap is closing fast, and RS&I Authorized Dealers are playing a key role in making it happen.

By partnering with leading brands like HughesNet Satellite Internet and DISH TV, RS&I Authorized Dealers are helping communities stay connected while building strong, sustainable businesses.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to capture growth opportunities in rural and underserved markets
  Discover how to position your business where demand is high and competition is low.

• How to build localized marketing campaigns that create real community buzz
  Learn strategies that make your message resonate in smaller markets.

• How to offer complete connectivity solutions through HughesNet and DISH
  Meet the needs of customers who want convenience, speed, and reliability—all from one provider.

• How to retain customers and strengthen your value during a tough economy
  See how consistent service and trusted partnerships keep your business thriving no matter the market.

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In this episode of The Dealer Download, host Michael Shiverdecker explores how RS&I Dealers can not only weather tough economic conditions but thrive in them. From expanding product offerings to fine-tuning operations and doubling down on value-driven sales, this discussion highlights actionable strategies you can put to work right now.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why value-driven selling is your greatest advantage

• How expanding product offerings can boost growth

• Smarter operations that set you apart in a tough market

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In this episode, Michael Shiverdecker unpacks how Meta’s Advantage+ Leads can help RS&I Authorized Dealers generate more customers with less manual effort. From AI-driven optimization to local dealer best practices, he explains how to turn Meta’s automation into a reliable growth tool for your business.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What Meta Advantage+ Leads is and how it works

• Strengths and caveats every dealer should watch for

• Best practices to combine AI optimization with local targeting

• The 3-Step Dealer Action Plan to launch smarter, faster lead campaigns

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In this episode, Michael Shiverdecker breaks down how HughesNet and DISH dealers can stay profitable when the economy tightens. From customer loyalty to supply chain resilience, he highlights practical strategies that turn recession challenges into long-term advantages.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to strengthen customer retention with value-added services

• Why RS&I’s distribution network is a dealer’s best defense against supply chain delays

• Simple ways to retain and empower your technicians in a tight labor market

• The Dealer Growth Matrix: turning economic uncertainty into growth opportunities

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In this episode, Michael Shiverdecker unpacks Meta’s upcoming shift to AI-powered ad targeting and what it means for consumer trust. More importantly, he shares how RS&I Authorized Dealers can turn this change into a competitive edge in their local markets.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Meta’s new AI-driven ad policy rolling out December 16

• Why trust and human connection will set dealers apart

• A simple 3-step plan to build stronger customer relationships

From Idea to Income: How to Start Your Business the Right Way

Starting a business can feel intimidating; paperwork, licenses, bank accounts, and insurance all need to line up before you can even think about your first sale. But the path from idea to income doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

On this week’s episode of The Dealer Download powered by RS&I, host Michael Shiverdecker breaks down what it takes to launch a business anywhere in the U.S., step by step. Then we show you how RS&I streamlines the process when you become an Authorized Dealer, giving you access to trusted brands like AT&T Wireless and Fiber, HughesNet, Kinetic Fiber, Quantum Fiber, Brightspeed Fiber, DISH, Vivint, and residential solar.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The essential steps to legally set up a business in the U.S.

• How RS&I simplifies the launch process for Authorized Dealers.

• A quick tour of the RS&I website and dealer resources.

• An action plan to help you hit the ground running.