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 Train to Attract: Why Your Shop’s Training Program is Your Secret Recruiting Weapon
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted July 1, 2025

Train to Attract: Why Your Shop’s Training Program is Your Secret Recruiting Weapon

If you can show prospects that your shop is a place where they’ll learn, grow, and build a real career—not just turn wrenches—you’ll… Check out the entire column by Jim […]

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 Recruitment and Hiring in Your Auto Body Shop: Shifting Your Mindset
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted June 20, 2025

Recruitment and Hiring in Your Auto Body Shop: Shifting Your Mindset

Owners often say finding, hiring and keeping the right people is one of the hardest parts of running a shop. And guess what? They’re absolutely right. But it’s also one […]

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 The Power of Workflow: Increase Efficiency and Profitability in Your Auto Body Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted June 5, 2025

The Power of Workflow: Increase Efficiency and Profitability in Your Auto Body Shop

Whether you’re a seasoned body shop owner or a new operator, understanding the importance of workflow can be the difference between success and… Check out Erkan’s entire column in [...]

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 How to Align Training With Vision
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted May 16, 2025

How to Align Training With Vision

You can train your team to turn wrenches, diagnose drivability issues, write service tickets and upsell maintenance packages. But unless… Check out the entire column by Jim Saeli HERE in [...]

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 The Secret Sauce: Why Great Communication is the  Backbone of Your Shop’s Success
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE Client, Leadership, SHOP OWNER Magazine
Posted May 14, 2025

The Secret Sauce: Why Great Communication is the Backbone of Your Shop’s Success

Build trust, boost performance and align your team by mastering how you connect with your people   Great communication is like the secret sauce behind every successful business. It’s not [...]

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 From Wrenches to Leadership: How Matt Pierce Built Tech Hedz Into a Thriving Auto Repair Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE Client, DRIVE EDITORIAL, Leadership
Posted May 5, 2025

From Wrenches to Leadership: How Matt Pierce Built Tech Hedz Into a Thriving Auto Repair Shop

Starting a business is never easy, but when it’s fueled by passion, grit and a vision for something better, it can turn into something truly special. That’s exactly what happened […]

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 Train Yourself: Micromanaging vs. Neglectful Management
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE TRAINING, Leadership, Training, Truck Repair
Posted April 28, 2025

Train Yourself: Micromanaging vs. Neglectful Management

How Shop Owners Can Master the Balance of Empowered Leadership   There’s a fine line between being an involved leader and a controlling one. On the flip side, there’s also […]

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 Lead or Lose: Developing an Adaptable Marketing Strategy
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, SHOP OWNER Magazine
Posted April 28, 2025

Lead or Lose: Developing an Adaptable Marketing Strategy

You’ve been doing everything right — building a strong team, learning how to make data-driven decisions and fine-tuning your shop’s workflow. Yet, the phone isn’t ringing like it used to. […]

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 Train to Gain: The Crucial Skill of Identifying Each Team Member’s Training Needs
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted April 21, 2025

Train to Gain: The Crucial Skill of Identifying Each Team Member’s Training Needs

As a business owner, your team is your number one priority. Without a great crew that’s up to speed on the latest methods and practices, you will see your… Check […]

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 How to Train to Be the Best Leader for Your Business
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Leadership, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted March 20, 2025

How to Train to Be the Best Leader for Your Business

Running an auto repair shop is more than just managing invoices and ordering parts. It requires strong Leadership to build a successful, profitable and smoothly operating business. Leadership in [...]

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