About the Guests:
Brad Hurlock: Host of the Garage Grit Podcast and owner of AA Shop Marketing.
Pat Schnaidt: Shop owner of All Tech Automotive
Eric Scheidt: Shop owner of Norwood Auto Service
Steve Finzel: Shop owner of Finzel Mastertech
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock discusses the topic of recruiting top talent onto your team with a panel of shop owners: Pat Schnaidt, Eric Scheidt, and Steve Finzel. The panel shares their experiences and strategies for finding and hiring skilled technicians and service advisors. They emphasize the importance of creating a positive and supportive culture within the shop, networking within the community, and providing opportunities for training and growth. The panel also discusses the role of compensation in attracting and retaining top talent.
Key Takeaways:
Building a positive and supportive culture within the shop is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.
Networking within the community and participating in events can help connect with potential employees.
Offering opportunities for training and growth, as well as competitive compensation, can be strong incentives for attracting skilled technicians and service advisors.
Attitude can trump skill set when it comes to hiring, as a positive attitude and willingness to learn can be more valuable than immediate technical expertise.
Succession planning and counseling can be important aspects of preparing the next generation to take over a shop.
Notable Quotes:
"We're auto repair experts, but we're really in the people business." - Pat Schnaidt
"You can't afford not to pay a skilled technician what they're worth." - Steve Finzel
"The more opportunity and diversity I can bring in the training, the more chances there are for technicians to find something that suits them." - Pat Schnaidt
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