Walk into almost any shop and ask about hiring challenges, and you’ll hear a familiar story: “We need experienced people.” “It’s hard to find good techs.” “Nobody wants to work […]

Evalute repair/replace decision by considering profitability, efficiency, and repair procedures.   When shop owners talk about the numbers in their business, the first things that usually [...]

Veteran technicians who built their careers turning wrenches the hard way are beginning to step back. At the same time, younger technicians are stepping into … Check out the entire […]

For many, electric vehicles are sitting in your parking lot today. But for others, the trend is increasing in their area. The biggest question I ask my clients is how do you know if … Check [...]

The shops that will thrive in 2026 and beyond are not waiting for the next crisis to send someone to a class. They are building training into the rhythm of […]

Most shop owners do not think about an exit because they want out. They avoid it because the topic feels final, uncomfortable, or premature. Exit planning… Check out the entire […]

Q1 is not about scrambling for volume. It is about setting the shop up for the rest of the year. The decisions made in the first three months tend to… […]

For the owners who experienced a stronger bottom line, their success wasn’t rooted in luck, chance, or the occasional good month. It emerged from … Check out Cassey’s entire column in [...]

In the future, the most successful shops will treat training the same way they treat maintenance schedules – routine, essential and… Check out the entire column by Jim Saeli HERE in [...]

When you operate one shop, your presence directly influences the culture, performance, and customer experience. But in an MSO structure, your presence cannot be the primary driver. The quality of [...]