Confessions of a Shop Owner

Ep 37 - Brandon Dills | Bryan Power Lifts Trees


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In this episode, Mike and Bryan are joined by Brandon Dills of Jarhead Diagnostics. They also talk shop ownership challenges when Brandon explains why he closed his shop previously and what inspired him to reopen with a more balanced, focused approach. They also get into the world of manufacturing custom diagnostic tools, discussing how Brandon manages production, responds to one-off customer requests, and the benefits (and headaches) of scaling up using 3D printers.

00:00 Is Bryan a Traitor for Supporting the Changing the Industry Podcast?

10:20 Business Animosity and Expo Popularity

14:19 Product Feasibility Challenges

19:37 Rare Vintage Tools Market Insight

24:13 Fireworks, Boating, Chaos

28:32 Rushed Mistakes with Boat Trailers

33:21 Different Paths to Business Success

40:28 Limited Auto Repair Options

48:20 "Redneck Workout: Tree Lifting"

54:27 Tekmetric New CRM

57:47 Real-Time AI Call Monitoring

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