Everyone loves to have a blueprint for success in their hands for business and personal goals. I know I do. The blueprint serves as our roadmap to accomplishing our targets and objectives. It is best to start with a good foundation at the base of every blueprint, roadmap, and plan. The Importance of a Foundation…
Knowing which targets and goals you want to aim for and what results you want to achieve are a must in business and life. Think about targets in sports. In basketball, there’s a hoop; in golf, there’s a cup; in football, there’s an endzone; and in hockey, there’s the net. In these sports, there’s a…
We’ve all heard this phrase ever since we were kids. In its simplest form, the understood takeaway was if you plan for unseen circumstances, it won’t catch you off guard, and therefore won’t be an emergency. In the automotive repair industry, this could mean ensuring the onboarding of a new employee includes how to conduct…
As an auto repair shop owner looking for help in keeping your shop successful, you may be wondering what a company like ATI does for its clients and why you should consider working with a Shop Management Training company. Today I will share what these companies do and how to evaluate which one is right…
When you realize that the results you are striving for are not manifesting in your personal and professional life, most people have tons of excuses as to why. Many will blame others and claim they are the victim—in each case, it will always be something or someone else that caused the shortfalls. Being an excuse…
Let’s talk about chickens and what they have to do with your auto repair shop. I know, it sounds like a stretch, but hang in there with me. I grew up in a rural area and my family raised chickens. I was always taught that chickens were dumb as rocks, had no social needs, and…
In a book by James C. Collins called Good to Great, Collins discusses the concept of The Stockdale Paradox, which is based on the experience of James Stockdale, a high-ranking naval officer who was held captive as a prisoner of war for seven years during the Vietnam war. He was tortured repeatedly and had no rational reason…
Spring 2022 is filled with excitement for everyone. COVID advancements are being made, restrictions are lowering, social interactions are returning, and taxes are done! Whew! Aren’t you ready for warmer weather and the bustling of people shopping and venturing out onto the roads again? Spring is also a great time to maintain the personal responsibility of…
You probably interpreted this question as coming from an employee, but I will change the viewpoint to represent the business owner. This perspective is not uncommon when we consider the stress, anxiety, and final straws that broke the proverbial camel’s back. But just like any situation that gets the better of us, there were warning…
It’s the reality we don’t want to admit — there are no mechanics left. You’ve seen this in your own shop. In the past few years, the search to find good technicians has become harder and harder. The same job postings that got you plenty of applicants don’t work anymore. The job board websites are…