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In this episode of the Limitless Leadership Podcast, host Josh Parnell interviews Dave Macholz, CEO and founder of AVTECC, about his mission to reshape the automotive technician industry. 

Dave highlights that the real challenge facing the industry is not a shortage of technicians, but rather a problem with retention, which leads to significant costs and disruptions for shop owners. 

He also discusses the need to move beyond traditional cognitive exams and instead implement performance-based, proficiency testing and ongoing continuing education so that technicians can demonstrate their true capabilities and maintain current skills. 

Finally, Dave emphasizes the importance of grassroots support from technicians, shop owners, and educators, noting that broad industry change will only be possible through collective action and a shared commitment to improving professional standards. 

Timestamps: 

• 00:00 Advancing Automotive Education Leadership
• 05:08 Bridging Gaps: Trades and Community
• 07:48 Confirming Change with Industry Support
• 12:34 "Proficiency Testing Over Cognitive Exams"
• 15:46 Proficiency Testing and Career Path
• 17:22 AVTECC's Educational Ecosystem Overhaul
• 23:05 Balancing Family and Time Management
• 27:02 Supporting Technicians for Industry Growth
• 28:54 "Building Momentum for Industry Change"
• 31:28 8th Grade Dance Awkwardness
• 35:37 "The Way We Do Everything"

Visit https://www.avtecc.org/ to learn more.

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I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. As a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, I help aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. 

For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co and check out The Limitless Leadership Blueprint HERE: https://youtu.be/xEmac_vEbhg

I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. As a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, I help aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results.

For more information, please visit limitlessleadership.co and check out The Limitless Leadership Blueprint HERE