Changing The Industry Podcast

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In this episode, Lucas and David sit down with Darin Johnson, owner of Darin’s Auto Repair in Great Bend, Kansas. Darin shares the challenges of running a busy one-man shop, including the struggle to maintain a work-life balance and the tendency to discount services for customers emotionally. The conversation covers the importance of implementing shop management software, establishing more effective pricing strategies, and setting clearer boundaries to prevent burnout. Unfortunately, since this recording, Darin appears to have closed his business.

00:00 First Truck Drive Experience
07:10 Balancing Family, Work, and Support
15:17 Hiring and Training Essentials
16:16 Hiring Strategy: Prioritize Tech Roles
21:48 Efficient Schedule for Maximizing Revenue
32:23 Finding Sustainable Work-Life Balance
37:28 Structured Scheduling Strategy
40:59 "Optimizing Work Schedule Efficiency"
46:46 "Action Plan Essentials"
48:58 Optimizing Labor Rate Increments
59:01 "Vision Conference: Unite Shop Owners"
01:01:48 "When It Clicked for Me"

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.