Welcome to The Dealer Download, powered by RS&I.
Everywhere you look, trust is eroding — not because people are paranoid, but because the threats they face are evolving faster than their ability to keep up.
Porch piracy isn’t a petty annoyance anymore. Fake phone calls don’t sound fake. Alerts don’t always mean what they say. And retail crime is no longer a random occurrence. It’s coordinated, strategic, and increasingly bold.
In a world where deepfakes mimic real people, fake service reps show up at real front doors, and consumers question whether anything online is authentic, one thing becomes clear:
trust is now the most valuable currency a business can offer.
In this episode, host Michael Shiverdecker unpacks why the dealers who win in 2025 won’t be the ones selling the newest gadget — they’ll be the ones selling reliability, clarity, and confidence at a time when people crave it most.
This isn't about fear tactics or hype. It’s about meeting customers exactly where they are and giving them a sense of control in a world that feels increasingly unpredictable. And for RS&I Authorized Dealers, that shift represents one of the strongest business opportunities in years.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Why trust is now the most powerful sales tool
Customers don’t just want products that work — they want providers who won’t disappear when something goes wrong.
Michael breaks down how distrust in online systems, service providers, and automated alerts has created a massive appetite for credible, local experts.
- How rising security concerns are reshaping customer priorities
From porch piracy to digital impersonation scams, people aren’t just worried about burglary anymore.
- Why “selling safety” beats selling features every time
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