The Academy Panel:
It’s often said that if you choose a job you love you will never have to work a day in your life. Joe Marconi can say that with sincerity, Joe owns multi-branch operation Osceola Garage in Baldwin Place and Croton Falls, NY. His dream after graduating high school was to someday open up his own automotive repair business and that dream became a reality on October 1, 1980.
Joe was born and raised in the Bronx; he relocated to Putnam County, NY and founded his company on the culture and philosophy that he was taught growing up: Treat people with respect, take care of your customers as family and always go the extra mile. These principles quickly became the secret to Joe’s continued success.
Joe is also a part-time business coach and trainer for Elite Worldwide and co-founder of autoshopowner.com. Listen to Joe’s previous episodes HERE.
In January of 2017, John Long purchased an interest in Total True Automotive dba Schertz Auto Service, Schertz, TX, for which he worked since July of 2005.
Growing up John was not interested in vehicles even though his father had always fixed their cars. John’s passion was sports especially hockey. John played anything and everything growing up. He is still a huge sports...
