How effective are your strategies to attract and retain A-Techs and higher-end sales professionals?

In this episode, Dan Garlock, President of Silverlake Auto & Tire Centers, and Ricky Jordan Jr., President of Fifth Gear Automotive, join us to share their approaches to attracting and retaining talent in the ever-evolving automotive industry market. 

Throughout this episode, Dan and Ricky share their experiences shifting from passive to active hiring approaches, fostering a culture of intentionality, and providing their internal customers with the space and opportunities to grow. They also explain the importance of aligning recruitment strategies with the company's values and goals, implementing effective hiring practices, and more. 

Additionally, they talk about the dos and don'ts of interviewing technicians, the advantages of exposing internal customers to the decision-making process, the tools they use to aid their hiring processes, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The differences between active and passive hiring (2:30)
• A different approach to quarterly meetings (8:30)
• How to get mission, vision, and values involved in the hiring process (10:40)
• How to promote internal customers' growth and opportunities for development (16:00)
• Using formal training for fostering continuous learning and development (19:20)
• The importance of mixing up hiring channels to attract diverse talent (20:40)

Resources Mentioned:

• Teamtailor

Connect with Dan Garlock: 

• Silverlake Auto & Tire Centers' website

Connect with Ricky Jordan Jr: 

• Fifth Gear Automotive's website

Let's connect:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Email: info@maximumoctane.com

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