Guest Posts
Private Training Huge Benefit – Bill Hill and Leigh Anne Best [AW 079] – VIDEO
Guest Host and Shop Tour with Leigh Anne Best and Bill Hill from Mighty Auto Pro in Medina, OH speak to the power and value of private training for their technicians. Pick up some very smart ideas during the shop tour of this 17 bay legacy facility.
Do You Have Financial Peace of Mind? [RR 690] – AUDIO 37 Minutes
Audio Link This episode highlights Bill Haas’s ASTE training class titled “Advanced Financial Strategies for Peace of Mind.” Do you go to bed at night with your head spinning, thinking about numbers, finances, profit and stability? Bill discusses simple financial tactics to ease that worry and stress. Stop hiding behind the phrase “I’m not a…
Keith Perkins Mobile Diagnostician and Tour of his Vans [AW 078] – VIDEO
Guest host, Keith Perkins operates the L1 Automotive Training company that offers advanced level automotive training on-site and online at www.L1Training.com Take a tour of his three Mobile Diag Vans. He also recently made a move to brick and mortar specialty shop with no advertising for clients.
Scheduling Workflow [THA 248] – VIDEO 54 Minutes
We are living in the “new normal.” For anyone who wants things to go back the way they were pre-pandemic, you’ll be waiting a long time. Professionals everywhere are feeling the impact of shipping delays, short staff and pricing. Our industry is no exception and efficient workflow has never been more critical.
“Give Me 10” Internship Program [RR 689] – AUDIO 36 Minutes
Audio Link Did you know donating 10 hours a week of your time can make a difference in a student’s life? In this episode Sue Dickson explains a simple internship program coined “Give me 10.” 10 hours a week divided into 5 days. We all can spare that time, especially when it can blossom into…
Hiring Dealership Technicians [THA 247] – VIDEO 44 Minutes
Hiring technicians from dealerships is an untapped talent pool for our industry. Shop owners that interview dealership techs with a job hopper resume will usually get tossed to the side. But maybe those technicians haven’t found their right place to work yet. The challenging environment and culture at dealerships give the independent repair shops the…
Connecting with Employees – Management Tip – VIDEO 2 Minutes
From Shadowing to Apprentice Graduate [RR 688] – AUDIO 19 Minutes
Audio Link We hear over and over again that high school students happen to stumble upon a shadowing field trip in school and realize the automotive industry has endless career opportunities for them. This happened with Bridgette. When are we going to start spreading the word to our local schools instead of sitting on the…
Recruiting Great Talent with Ryan Clo and Virtual Tour of Dubwerx [AW 077]
Jimmy Lea’s Top 7 Proven Marketing Methods [RR 687] – AUDIO 41 Minutes
Audio Link The online realm of marketing can be overwhelming by just thinking about it. How do you successfully market your business online? Stop spending money on methods that don’t produce or may even work against you. You need to measure and manage your marketing for the most significant results possible. I’m in the ASTE…