In this episode, Hunt sits down with Jay Huh, a down-to-earth auto repair shop owner from North Carolina who's also a skilled public speaker, coach at Shop Fix, and even a pilot. Jay spills the beans on how he landed a speaking gig at the VISION Hi-Tech Training Expo with just a month's notice and why he's all in on making the auto repair industry better for everyone. His real talk and practical advice are not just about fixing cars but fixing the business side of things too.
Here's a quick rundown of what Jay shares:
• Passion Over Profit: Jay opens up about his journey from the brink of personal and professional disaster to finding his purpose in the auto repair world. He's all about giving back, stressing that making a profit shouldn't be a taboo topic.
• Work-Life Balance: He dives into how he restructured his business to not only be more profitable but to also have time for what matters most — family. Jay is proof that you can have your cake and eat it too, running a successful shop without sacrificing every waking moment at work.
• Financial Savviness: With a straightforward chat about managing finances, from rebate checks to navigating economic uncertainty, Jay offers his two cents on keeping your shop afloat and thriving, no matter what the market throws at you.
Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive
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It all starts when a local representative meets with you to learn about your business and how you run it. After all, it's your shop, so it's your choice.
Let us prove to you that Tracs is the single best shop management system in the business. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at NAPATRACS.com
It’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Great news, you don’t have to go it alone. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.
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I've never used zip, but heard that they post to many boards.... except Monster and Indeed. This costs extra. You might want to check into their current practices.
We've been using Indeed for recruiting. It works and it's pricey. I've spent just over $2K with them this year (on both techs and GS's). We're not actively looking at the moment, but we hired 2 Techs in January and replaced 1 apprentice tech that couldn't tighten bolts or run them in straight and his replacement is an A+ student from school, but D- at work. That big boy could hide behind a skinny pole when there's hard work to do. About to replace him too. Sigh. At least, this time, we are chasing a private lead that might pan out.
I've not tried Monster as an employer. They were the OG #1, but Indeed took over that spot. And never tried Craigslist.
On pay, I've taken the approach that I'm paying above market rates. As they say in the Management class, after 18? billed hours, the tech is free of charge. Don't remember the exact number, but the point is that there is a low hurdle to covering their costs. This was from a discussion on 2 techs with 1 bay each vs 1 tech with 2 bays.
Personally, we write our ads to be attract people to want to work for us, rather than the typical I need, you must. Our needs are in there too, but we're fishing with the best bait possible without overselling. I wish you Good Luck!
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