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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 [...]

If you’ve ever rolled out a new process or tool in your shop only to watch it fade away within weeks, you’re not alone. You train your team on the […]

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 […]

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 […]