Meet Our New Hires!
KUKUI Administrator • October 5, 2020
We love it when our family grows! Meet the Newest Kukuians:
Mark Pavlidis, Sales Executive - Inside Sales
- Favorite Movie - The count of Monte Cristo
- Favorite Thing to Do - Anything outdoors
- Best Childhood Memory - Many Outdoor adventures
- Favorite Quote - Do the right thing, even when no one’s looking.
Armando Ortiz, Sales Executive - Inside Sales
- Favorite Movie – Boiler Room
- Favorite Thing to Do – Family Time
- Favortie Kukui Lead – Amazingness
- Best Childhood Memory – Living in the countryside of Puerto Rico
- Favorite Quote – I have so many but I will go with
- T.G.I.M = Thank God Is Monday!
Michelle Salazar, Sales Executive - Inside Sales
- Favorite Movie - Braveheart
- Favorite thing to do free time - Read in my backyard
- Favorite Kukui LEAD value - Enthusiasm
- Best childhood memory - 10 years old my first stereo equipped with record player, eight track and a disco ball! Many memories of the dance shows we put on for parents!
- Favorite quote or phrase - Our character is but the stamp on our souls of the free choices of good and evil we have made through life.
Steve Freidell, Sales Executive - Inside Sales
- Favorite Movie: Step Brothers
- Favorite thing to do in your free time: Camping & Fishing
- Favorite quote or phrase: "if you ain't first, you're last"
We look forward to the future with all of them and hope you do too!
Categories
Archives
Google doesn’t penalize AI content—low-quality, mass-produced content is the issue. Learn how auto repair shops can use AI effectively without hurting SEO.
The right tools for the right job.
Last month we launched My Rewards, KUKUI’s built-in loyalty program. Since launch, our clients have already started using it to strengthen long-term relationships.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how auto repair shop owners research marketing strategies, analyze competitors, & evaluate their online presence.
Learn how AI is changing how customers find auto repair shops and how to use it wisely. Download the Shop Owner’s Guide to AI in Marketing.
AI can evaluate your auto repair website, but its insights aren’t the same as real data. Learn where AI gets it wrong—and why those mistakes can look convincing.
In 2025, KUKUI shops generated nearly $3B in revenue, including $547M from marketing, with the average shop producing $1.5M and strong customer retention.
Using AI Tools to Evaluate Your Auto Repair Shop Website: A Smarter Approach
For today’s drivers, choosing an auto repair shop often starts online. Before they call or book an appointment, many customers check Google, scroll through your Facebook page, or look for recent updates that show your shop is active and trustworthy.
In 2025, we made our product easier, clearer, and more impactful—helping shops save time, communicate with customers, and see the value of their marketing.
