Business Processes and Better Staffing with Brian Gillis [RR 547]

Brian is the Chief You Net Results Strategist, with 25+ years experience in auto shop operations, hiring, recruiting, systems, processes, multi-store experience, and employee training.

More about Brian Gillis…

• 25+ Years owning and operating auto repair shops in Texas, Georgia and Colorado, multi-unit stores
• Hired and Trained over 2000 staff members
• Budgeting and Profits Brian’s Specialty
• Smooth as silk with customers

Key Talking Points:

• Processes in a businessCritical to have systems in place- easier to manage processes and procedures than managing actual person
• Follow up is most important- inspect what you expect, teaching opportunity
• Phone call etiquette- welcoming and inviting customer into shop, remain upbeat, play back examples
• Rewatch surveillance cameras- are you greeting customers at the door? 
• Recognize good behavior- keep employees engaged and motivated to continue to follow
• Be consistent especially if you have more than 1 location
• StaffingDevelop criteria for what you’re looking for for each specific position
• Pre check- spend 20-25 minutes with scheduled phone interview first   
• Face to face interview- confidence and energy?
• Never make someone work for you- you can teach someone to have passion, drive and desire  
• Observing/shadowing at a shop- is it a good fit for them? See processes/procedures. Interact with current employees 
• Always be recruiting- continue to build network and relationships in case you do lose an employee. Look for talent outside of the auto industry.
• YouNetResults- coaching companyService advisor training
• Focus on leadership, hiring/recruiting, general manager training, daily operations, financials, workflow tools, front counter interactive workshop 

Resources:

• Thanks to Brian Gillis for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
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