Changing The Industry Podcast

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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Lisa Coyle and Joelle Pollack from Promotive to discuss the evolving landscape of hiring in the automotive industry. Lisa explains how Promotive has grown by building a strong candidate database, highlighting the persistent challenges of matching technician ability with shop needs. The hosts and guests explore the importance of shop culture in retaining employees, sharing actionable advice on transparency, leadership, and communication with teams.

00:00 "Hucklebuckle Lesson Learned"
05:33 "Hilarious Job Site Misunderstanding"
13:53 Basketball Tournament Encounter
19:01 Cultivating Strong Workplace Culture
26:28 Commitment to Leadership Development
28:16 Hiring Challenges and Cultural Framework
32:33 Improving Shop Communication with Data
42:19 "Clarifying Goals for Travel and Business"
43:48 Career Transition Concerns
50:58 "Handling Client Upsets Maturely"
54:53 "Owner Expectations vs. Technician Reality"
01:00:09 Shop Owner Retirement Challenges

What is Changing The Industry Podcast?

This podcast is dedicated to changing the automotive industry for the better, one conversation at a time.

Whether you're a technician, vendor, business owner, or car enthusiast, we hope to inspire you to improve for your customers, your careers, your businesses, and your families.