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Running a business is hard, and in running a repair shop, you really shouldn't manage everything on your own. That's why at my shop I trust a few other businesses to help me reach success. I recommend you AT LEAST look them up, and learn more. Whether you use them or not is up to you. Or I guess, running your shop into the ground by NOT using them is your choice...
For shop management, I think Tekmetric is the best. Find out why HERE [https://auto.tekmetric.com/4iOySkk]
For coaching, which has been crucial for me, I use Elite Worldwide. You can too HERE [https://eliteworldwide.com/]
For marketing, which I think as a shop owner, you NEED help with. Use Turnkey HERE [https://www.turnkeyautomarketing.com/]
In this episode, I get Rich Cox and Dan Buss to confess their failures with me. Since we all know each other so well, we really get into it. If you have a confession to make, leave one for me to play on the podcast when you call 704-CONFESS. We'd love to hear from you!
06:10 "Whiskey Budget Transition"
08:02 "Elite's Methodology-Agnostic Success"
12:26 Perfect Facility Inspires Pride
15:31 Industry Networking and Collaboration Event
18:05 Elevating Professionalism in Business Events
22:19 "20 Group Member Lifecycle"
25:35 "Understanding Personal and Business Growth"
28:01 Emergency Succession Planning Lessons
30:08 Fraternity and Money Conversations
34:46 Learning from Mistakes
37:36 Overworked Team Motivation Issue
42:22 Wife Disapproves Breakfast Meeting
42:58 Rethinking Business Expansion Plan
46:34 Career Tech's Return барriers
52:16 Hobbyists and Technicians in Market
54:01 "Boutique vs. Multi-Shop Ownership"
Running a business is hard, and in running a repair shop, you really shouldn't manage everything on your own. That's why at my shop I trust a few other businesses to help me reach success. I recommend you AT LEAST look them up, and learn more. Whether you use them or not is up to you. Or I guess, running your shop into the ground by NOT using them is your choice...
For shop management, I think Tekmetric is the best. Find out why HERE
For coaching, which has been crucial for me, I use Elite Worldwide. You can too HERE
For marketing, which I think as a shop owner, you NEED help with. Use Turnkey HERE
In this episode, I get Rich Cox and Dan Buss to confess their failures with me. Since we all know each other so well, we really get into it. If you have a confession to make, leave one for me to play on the podcast when you call 704-CONFESS. We'd love to hear from you!
06:10 "Whiskey Budget Transition"
08:02 "Elite's Methodology-Agnostic Success"
12:26 Perfect Facility Inspires Pride
15:31 Industry Networking and Collaboration Event
18:05 Elevating Professionalism in Business Events
22:19 "20 Group Member Lifecycle"
25:35 "Understanding Personal and Business Growth"
28:01 Emergency Succession Planning Lessons
30:08 Fraternity and Money Conversations
34:46 Learning from Mistakes
37:36 Overworked Team Motivation Issue
42:22 Wife Disapproves Breakfast Meeting
42:58 Rethinking Business Expansion Plan
46:34 Career Tech's Return барriers
52:16 Hobbyists and Technicians in Market
54:01 "Boutique vs. Multi-Shop Ownership"
Confessions of a Shop Owner is hosted by Mike Allen, a third-generation shop owner, perpetual pot-stirrer, and brutally honest opinion sharer. In this weekly podcast, Mike shares his missteps so you don’t have to repeat them. Along the way, he chats with other industry personalities who’ve messed up, too, pulling back the curtain on the realities of running an independent auto repair shop. But this podcast isn’t just about Mike’s journey. It’s about confronting the divisive and questionable tactics many shop owners and managers use. Mike is here to stir the pot and address the painful truths while offering a way forward. Together, we’ll tackle the frustrations, shake things up, and help create a better future for the auto repair industry.