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By Joe Marconi in Joe's BlogA recent study, done by Harvard Business School, concluded that the real problem with attracting and retaining employees has more to do with the workplace environment, not pay or benefits. While the study did find that an adequate pay plan and offering an attractive benefits package did help with recruiting and retention, it’s not enough to satisfy the needs of employees, especially those of front-line workers.
The study also stated that in 2021, many companies were convinced that giving raises, sign-on bonuses, and other perks would solve the worker shortage problem and prevent people from quitting. However, this strategy did not work. So, what does work regarding attracting quality people and keeping them employed?
Essentially, it all comes down to the culture of your company. Management: do all it can to consider the individual needs of your employees. Your employees want to feel that they have a voice, that their opinion counts, and that their role in your company is both respected and recognized. Yes, pay and a great benefits package will go a long way toward making your employees feel secure, but that’s only financial security. People want more than money.
To attract and keep top talent requires creating a company that people feel proud to work for. You need to reach the hearts and minds of your employees. Become a leader that people are enthusiastic about working for. You want your employees bragging to their friends and family that your shop is a great place to work!
Step one to attracting and retaining quality employees: Create an amazing workplace environment for your employees! Trust me, happy employees make happy shop owners too!
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By carmcapriotto
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Coach Chris Cotton from Autofix Auto Shop Coaching provides tips and advice on how to write effective procedures for auto repair shops. He emphasizes the significance of having clear and concise processes and procedures in place for auto repair shop owners to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve customer satisfaction. Coach Chris suggests that procedures should be written in a way that communicates what readers need to know, not just what they want to know. He also provides a step-by-step guide on how to create them and highlights the importance of writing at an appropriate reading level, avoiding jargon and slang, and explaining assumptions.
Creating Processes and Procedures [00:00:59] Coach Chris Cotton discusses the importance of creating processes and procedures for auto repair shop owners, and offers to teach a class on the topic.
Importance of Clear and Concise Processes and Procedures [00:01:55] Coach Chris Cotton explains how clear and concise processes and procedures can increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve customer satisfaction in auto repair shops.
Effective Procedure Writing Skills [00:04:42] Coach Chris Cotton provides tips and advice on how to write effective procedures for auto repair shops, including the importance of being accurate, brief, and readable.
Step by Step [00:08:26] Tips on how to gather information and write procedures for auto repair shops.
Assessing Design Elements [00:12:08] The importance of using flow charts, scripts, question and answer formats, and matrix tables to accompany written procedures.
Final Draft Approval [00:14:50] The process of reviewing and approving the final draft of a procedure by stakeholders and department managers.
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By carmcapriotto
What does it take to become an A-Tech in the automotive aftermarket industry? Scot Manna, Matt Fanslow, and Ryan Kooiman share their perspectives, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, individual effort, and natural talent. They also discuss the role of shop owners in investing in their employees' training and development, as well as the challenges faced by the industry in assessing skill levels. The episode provides valuable insights into becoming an A-Tech and how the industry can support and cultivate talent. Scot Manna, Trainer, ACDelco Technician of the Millennium. Scot’s previous episodes HERE.
Matt Fanslow, lead diagnostician and shop manager, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN. Matt’s previous episodes HERE
Matt Fanslow Podcast: Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z
Ryan Kooiman, Director of Training, Standard Motor Products. Ryan’s previous episodes HERE.
Show Notes:
Watch Video Episode HERE Importance of Individual Effort and Natural Talent (00:04:21) Ryan Kooiman discusses the importance of individual effort and natural talent in becoming an A-tech. Being a Perpetual Student (00:02:51) The importance of being a forever perpetual student and committed to being at the top of your craft. Opportunity and Drive (00:05:17 The importance of opportunity and drive in becoming an A-tech and how it can lead to personal growth and experience. Investing in Training (00:07:18) The importance of investing in training for technicians and how it benefits both the individual and the shop. The Determination and Motivation of an A-tech (00:10:28) Matt Fanslow describes the qualities of an A-tech, including determination and self-motivation, and how they seek out training opportunities. The Importance of Training and Shop Culture (00:11:11) Training and shop culture is important in developing A-techs, including the need for mentoring and a supportive work environment. Different Gifts and Skill Sets of Technicians (00:13:06) How can a shop assemble a team with a good blend of abilities and a supportive culture? The importance of individual effort and natural talent (00:14:50) The role of individual effort and natural talent in becoming an A-tech, and how it can be recognized and cultivated by management. Networking and sharing knowledge (00:17:31) The importance of networking and sharing knowledge with other technicians in the industry to become an A-tech. Levels of Supervision (00:21:52) The history of the A, B, C technician designations and how they relate to levels of supervision, as well as the potential use case for assigning work based on technician skill level. Mentoring for Succession (00:24:11) The importance of mentoring individuals to take over for lead technicians in the future and the possibility of a new way to assess skill levels in the industry. The Importance of Experience (00:27:10) The value of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, using case studies and trial and error to learn from mistakes. The Role of Individual Effort in Becoming an A-tech (00:28:03) The importance of individual effort and experience in becoming an A-tech, using the example of Michael Jordan's dedication to practice. Learning from Mistakes (00:24:37) The challenges of answering complex diagnostic questions and the importance of learning from mistakes and experience in becoming an A-tech. Creating an Environment for Success (00:31:12) How to cultivate an environment that can help technicians achieve their top potential. Importance of Mentoring (00:34:41) The importance of having a mentor, networking, and finding a coach to help young technicians learn from their mistakes. Reading Comprehension (00:37:17) The importance of reading for leisure to develop reading comprehension skills, which are essential for understanding service information and diagrams. Learning from Mistakes (00:36:05) Investing in Tuition (00:38:56) The importance of investing in training and education for employees and the productivity benefits for the shop. Virtual vs. Live Training (00:41:11) The panelists discuss the pros and cons of virtual and live training, with live training being the preferred method for complex topics and networking opportunities. Networking (00:46:26) Learning from Peers (00:47:19) Building self-awareness and confidence (00:48:50) The importance of building self-awareness, self-confidence, and career assurance to become a successful A-tech. Documenting work in the bay (00:50:45) The importance of documenting work in the bay, using tools like PowerPoint and phone cameras to capture information and data. Commitment to learning (00:52:32) The commitment to learning and investing in professional development, both for shop owners and technicians, to build a culture of learning and keep people in the industry. Thanks to our Partners Shop-Ware and Delphi Technologies
Shop-Ware: More Time. More Profit. Shop-Ware Shop Management getshopware.com
Delphi Technologies: Keeping current on the latest vehicle systems and how to repair them is a must for today’s technicians. DelphiAftermarket.com
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By carmcapriotto
More and more privately owned businesses have been the victims of ADA Title III compliance lawsuits than ever before, and a growing number of these lawsuits are due to lack of compliance on the business’ website.
It’s more important than ever that your auto repair shop’s website is compliant.
Join Brian in this episode to talk about what it means for shop’s website to be ADA compliant.
Talking Points
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice Just like your office door needs a ramp and bathroom needs handrails, your website needs to be able to be viewed by those with vision and hearing impairments This is not just total blindness and deafness but any impairments including colorblindness, poor vision, and hard of hearing. There are 2 main reasons you need your website to be ADA compliant The number of lawsuits happening It’s the right thing to do What makes a website ADA compliant? Over 100 factors Most important factors are: Skip nav Image alt text Proper heading structure Labels on form fields Contrasting colors Clear, easy to read fonts Descriptive link text Subtitles on videos We use a free plugin with some nice features I won’t guarantee a website ADA compliant Do the basics and you’re probably good to go. Remember, I am not an attorney. Where to start - wave.webaim.org
How To Get In Touch with Cinch CRM
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How To Get In Touch with Shop Marketing Pros
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By carmcapriotto
Are you tired of the same old auto repair experience with poor customer service and no personal touch? Look no further than Adam and Son Auto Repair in Colorado Springs. Owner Dan Adam and VP of Social Impact and Strategy Stacy Burns, share their insights on creating a unique customer experience and positively impacting their community. Dan Adam founded Adam and Son Auto Repair with a mission to improve the way auto repair businesses are run and provide exceptional customer service. He achieved this by defining 28 fundamentals that create behaviors for team members and ingrained them in the company culture through weekly messages and daily huddles. But the customer experience at Adam and Son doesn't stop there. They have implemented social impact initiatives that provide free car repairs to single mothers, domestic violence victims, and disabled veterans through their Stranded Motorist Fund. This program aims to provide safe and reliable transportation to those in need and has gained positive feedback from the community. Adam and Son have gained high-quality customers who support their business by providing excellent customer service and making a positive social impact. Dan Adam, Adam and Son Auto Repair, Colorado Springs, CO.
Stacy Burns, VP of Social Impact and Strategy.
Show Notes
Dan Adam's Story (00:02:32) Dan Adam shares his experience of working at a local auto repair shop with poor company culture and customer service, and how it led him to start his own shop with a loan from his family. Creating a Company Culture (00:07:02) Dan Adam explains how his company created a culture of excellence through 28 actionable fundamentals that are discussed daily in meetings and interviews. Culture Icon Belt (00:11:44) Stacy Burns shares how Adam and Son Auto Repair uses a wrestling-style belt to recognize team members who embody the company's culture and pass it on to others. Team Building Across Locations (00:13:31) Building a sense of community across locations through team building activities and introducing new team members to both shops. Sharing Positive Feedback (00:14:01) The importance of sharing positive feedback within the team and with customers through Google reviews and other tools. Community Engagement and Social Impact Programs (00:15:16) The impact of their social impact programs, including the Trifecta Oil Change Program and the Stranded Motorist Fund, on their community and customers. Stranded Motorist Program (00:22:30) Dan Adam and Stacy Burns discuss the Stranded Motorist Program, which provides free car repairs and donated vehicles to those in need. They talk about the impact of transportation on people's lives and the need for such a program. Expanding the Stranded Motorist Program (00:27:07) Dan Adam talks about his plans to take the Stranded Motorist Program to a national level and involve other independent auto repair shops in the initiative. Storytelling and Community Outreach (00:28:34) The importance of storytelling and community outreach in promoting social impact initiatives. Reaching out to those helped (00:30:20) Stacy discusses how they reach out to people they have helped in the past and how it has caught the attention of the news media. Solving community needs (00:35:21) Dan explains how being a social impact company is not just about being philanthropic, but about solving community needs and gaining market share. Long game of social impact (00:36:18) Dan explains that becoming a social impact company is a long game and requires a strong company culture to be successful. Creating a Differentiator (00:38:03) Dan Adam discusses the importance of having a real differentiator in the automotive industry. Thanks to our Partners, AAPEX and NAPA TRACS.
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NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at NAPATRACS.com
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