For most shop owners, the pressure to get a new hire “on the floor” and producing quickly is intense. Cars are lined up, bays are full, phones are ringing, and […]

The turn of the calendar year isn’t just symbolic. For shop owners, it’s a reset button—a chance to evaluate what worked, what didn’t, and what … Check out the entire […]

We’re not talking about training as a one-off event or a technical seminar your techs attend twice a year. We’re talking about building a … Check out the entire column by […]

Everything Beginners, Owners & Managers Need to Know At DRIVE EXPO 2025, Instructor and Shop Owner Chris Probst Delivers a Must-See Preview Session on Getting Financially Grounded – No [...]

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 […]

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 [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 [...]

You, that’s right… you! Great business owners always have their focus on their team members. Are they happy? Are they doing what they should be doing? What new employees do I […]