Podcast: High-Performance Team building for auto repair shops

Do you own an auto repair shop and feel trapped in the daily grind?

Are you struggling to build a team that operates like a well-oiled machine?

Look no further! In this episode of the Blue Check Shops interview series, we’re uncovering the secrets to creating high-performance teams with two industry leaders:

Howard Guttman, world-renowned consultant and author, and Shawn Gilfillan, a successful shop owner and business coach.

Howard and Shawn will share how the same strategies used by Fortune 500 companies can revolutionize your shop's team dynamics. They’ll bust common myths about team building, offer real-world examples, and reveal the hidden costs of not having a high-performance team. More importantly, you’ll learn how to shift from being a micromanager to an empowering leader.

This episode dives deep into how building a top-notch team can bring you closer to your dream of becoming an absentee owner, so you can focus on growth and enjoy a better work-life balance. Whether you’re overwhelmed by daily operations or eager to elevate your shop to the next level, this conversation is packed with actionable tips and proven strategies to help your team run your shop better than you ever could.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• 00:00 - Introduction

• 03:15 - Can Fortune 500 strategies work for auto repair shops?

• 07:30 - The hidden cost of not having a high-performance team

• 12:00 - Debunking myths about team building

• 18:45 - How mindset and intention shape shop culture

• 25:30 - Transitioning from shop owner to absentee owner

• 32:00 - Making a lasting impact on your shop culture

• 38:15 - Conclusion and next steps

Featured Experts

• Howard Guttman – Guttman Development Strategies

• Shawn Gilfillan – Automotive Magic and Magic Lube & Rubber

Resources Mentioned

• Magical Solutions Group: https://magicalsolutionsgroup.com/

• Great Business Teams: Cracking the Code for Standout Performance by Howard M. Guttman: https://amzn.to/4gqMBM9

• Guttman Development Strategies: https://guttmandev.com/

• HPT Shop Assessment: https://magicalsolutionsgroup.com/assessment

Don’t miss this game-changing conversation designed to help you build a team that transforms your shop—and your life. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights tailored to auto repair shop owners!

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