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Thanks to our Partner, Technician Find\n\nBuilding the dream team in the automotive industry goes beyond hiring technicians\u2014it's about creating a culture that fosters growth, respect, and development.\n\nJoin our panel of shop owners as they share their experiences and strategies in building an outstanding team. Topics include the significance of culture, passive and active recruiting, development through apprenticeship and training programs, and retention strategies like understanding employees' goals, compensation, and creating an enjoyable work environment.\n\nWant to learn more? Join Chris Lawson's 'Repair Shop Growth Systems Live 2024' May 31st - June 2nd in Mt. Arlington, NJ. https://www.repairshopgrowthsystems.com/\n\nChris Lawson,\xa0TechnicianFind.Com. Chris\u2019 previous episodes\xa0HERE\n\nShawn Gilfillan,\xa0Automotive Magic,\xa0Kenvil and Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Shawn\u2019s previous episodes\xa0HERE\n\nRussell Crosby,\xa0Russ\u2019s Wrench Auto Repair, Clinton, NJ. Russ\u2019s previous episodes\xa0HERE\n\nRob Morrison, Morrison's Auto Rite, Jamaica Plain, MA\n\nRoy Niemi, A & D Auto & Body Repair, Haslett, MI\n\nShow Notes\n

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• Watch Full Video Episode
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• Repair Shop Growth Systems Live 2024, May 31st - June 2nd, Mt Arlington, NJ: https://www.repairshopgrowthsystems.com
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• Attracting Employees (00:00:01)\xa0Discussion on strategies and stories for attracting skilled technicians and employees to automotive repair shops.
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• Upcoming Summit (00:01:11) Introduction of a summit focused on attracting, growing, and retaining employees in the automotive repair industry. https://www.repairshopgrowthsystems.com/
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• Personal Stories of Attraction (00:02:26)\xa0Shop owners share personal stories and strategies for attracting and hiring employees, including promoting unique employee benefits and culture.
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• Writing Attractive Job Ads (00:10:03)\xa0Discussion on the importance of highlighting ongoing training and development opportunities in job ads to attract skilled technicians.
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• Employee-Centric Job Ads (00:14:31)\xa0Highlighting the core elements that technicians look for in job opportunities, including compensation, growth opportunities, and respect for work-life balance.
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• Creating an Apprentice Program (00:16:21)\xa0Establishing in-house mechanic apprentice program with local institutions and colleges to attract and develop young technicians.
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• Focusing on Personal Growth (00:17:09)\xa0Prioritizing individual growth and ambitions, not just automotive knowledge, to attract and retain young staff.
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• Hiring and Fostering Culture (00:18:09)\xa0Emphasizing the importance of hiring and fostering culture through team involvement in the hiring process and internal recommendations.
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• Attracting and...