Start Monday Positive and Celebrate Friday [RR 711]
Key Talking Points
- The top technician in the shop had a motorcycle accident- probably won’t be able to turn a wrench again due to injuries but his career won’t end in the industry.
- UPDATE: Gofundme campaign has ended and raised $4,415 for Jimmy Gerontzos- he has returned to a full-time position with Andy’s business
- Foreman position- increased productivity
- Pricing correctly- if you’re not increasing your pricing you are in danger to stay in business.
- Labor rate- set on what you need to charge to pay employees accordingly.
- Margin- set margin target and hold it
- Building your ultimate team- mission statement “price our services so we can make a profit and our people can work at a sustainable business”
- Tesla needs the aftermarket to service vehicles- cars are aging out and need repairs and parts
- Changing environment- you must have an enjoyable and compelling place to work for, start Monday positive, and celebrate Friday
- Gravity- younger people raised in a zero gravity environment due to parents. Everyone received trophies. You must introduce gravity a little at a time.
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Andy Bizub, Midwest Performance Cars in Chicago is also a native of Chicago. His first career was 25 years as a commodity trader. He entered the professional auto industry in 2014 by acquiring a failing shop in downtown Chicago that he was a customer of and started a turnaround. Andy now has two locations. He bought his first car at age 19, a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, which was the start of his gas, oil, and automobile obsession. Listen to Andy’s previous episodes HERE.
About the author, Carm Capriotto, AAP
Carm is the founder and host of the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast and the pioneer of automotive aftermarket podcasts. Carm calls on his years of experience in the aftermarket to bring engaging stories from his guests.
Listen to raw, unfiltered, honest, and sincere stories that include insights, trends, best practices, and expertise. Each interview brings an opportunity to learn one new thing through the stories of personal achievement. Many podcast guests tell their story of transformation from working in their business to working on it.
As host of over 1,000 episodes, Carm uses his enthusiasm and passion for the aftermarket especially the service sector to take his listeners on a journey showcasing successful service professionals’ paths to Remarkable Results. He also enjoys interviews with aftermarket industry thought leaders who bring their industry perspectives to his listener.
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