Confessions of a Shop Owner

Ep 54 - Josh Coomes and Josh Rainwater | Growing a Repair Shop Is a Slow Process


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In this episode, Mike Allen is joined by Josh Coomes and Josh Rainwater. New co-hosts of "The Morning Drive with Josh and Josh"? Hmmmm. Josh Rainwater shares the recent story of when Josh Coomes visited his shop and helped him identify and correct key operation and process issues. Josh Coomes emphasizes the importance of structured processes and having the financial stability to step away from your shop, all while the group reflects on the value of mentorship, coaching, and industry events like ASTA for growth and relationship-building.

Timestamps:
00:00 ASTA Expo 2025 Logistics and Staff Efficiency

05:02 Improving User Experience Suggestions

07:14 "Satire Becomes Reality"

10:59 Breaking Point Amid Work Pressure

15:21 "Building Structure for Business Freedom"

16:18 "Fired Technician for Integrity"

20:31 "ASTA Mastermind for Startup Shops"

23:38 Volunteer Mentorship with Accountability

27:42 Key Tagging Streamlines Operations

29:14 "Levels of Coaching Explained"

33:28 Gratitude for Trust and Support

36:43 Aligning Processes for Team Growth

40:00 "Streamline Systems to Retain Clients"

44:38 City Comparison by Car Dealerships

45:19 Improving Repair Sales Strategies

51:23 Training Gap and Emotional Strain

53:20 "Role-Playing with Chat GPT"

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