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Hey guys,

 

I got a quick question for you guys, it seems to me that with a new startup shop that is not established it could be very difficult to get a mechanic that will buy in to the business and actually want to work.

 

How do you find a good experienced mechanic to work for a new shop that isn't established? I'm looking to pay a salary not flag hour so how do I handle the down times through the startup time of the business?

 

Thanks!

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Just went through this and it was not easy to find a good mechanic let alone worry about anything else. We are on tech number 4 in 3 months. Number 3 was great but got into a bad motorcycle accident and may never be a tech again. Our current tech is possibly one of the smartest guys in Florida and it took us a few months to win him over. Be confident and sell your passion. The first guy will be more like a partner but you have to decide how much you let him in on your business. We provide a positive low stress atmosphere with no drama. We promote positive reinforcement style coaching and this has resulted well for us.

 

side note, our first guy that we interviewed we had to sell hard because we did not even have the lease ironed out.

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First, best of luck to you!

 

One thing to consider, the best techs already have jobs. So you need to create an atmosphere and culture that attract people to you. I would spread the word in your local area about who you are. Pass your cards out everywhere. Promote everywhere. Go to seminars, get to know who the best techs are and ask them if they know of anyone who is looking to make a move. Speak to all the tool vendors, part suppliers, trainers, etc.

 

The more you promote your name, the better.

 

Good luck.

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  • 3 weeks later...

I've been looking for the last 2 months for a solid tech. I just signed on here to see if you guys had any magic bullets to help find one. I see that it is not just me that is having this issue.

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Im about to jump into this issue also , being a former tech myself I plan to give a young guy coming out of school a chance to grow with our company in hopes that he can get experience and a career at the same time.

 

 

That could be a great thing. Pick a kid with potential and a great positive attitude that is willing to work hard and learn. The real challenge is the later stages to create a great atmosphere where your employees are well compensated and fully engaged with your shop. That is where I am at right now, creating shop culture and a profitable atmosphere.

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