Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

How to Grow Your Shop Without Losing Control [RR 1046]


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Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS

This episode dives into the real challenges of scaling an automotive business. Shiju Thomas unpacks what it takes to grow successfully, especially beyond two locations, including stepping out of daily operations and focusing on leadership development, building a strong management team, and sustaining a consistent, positive culture. He emphasizes that growth should be driven by a desire to develop people, not just profits. It’s a must-listen for shop owners reflecting on why they want to grow and how to do it with purpose, clarity, and long term success in mind.

Show Notes
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  • Introduction (00:00:00)
  • Shop Branding Philosophy (00:01:09)
  • Challenges of Scaling and Maintaining High Standards (00:03:23)
  • Leadership Development and Delegation (00:04:39)
  • Letting Managers Take Ownership (00:06:45)
  • The Critical Role of People and Culture (00:07:53)
  • Defining and Evolving Company Culture (00:09:48)
  • Merging Cultures in Acquisitions (00:11:23)
  • Choosing Not to Scale: Lifestyle Choices (00:15:45)
  • Motivations for Growth and Professional Development (00:16:33)
  • The “Why” Behind Shop Ownership (00:18:50)
  • Altruistic Motivations Among Multi-Shop Owners (00:20:26)
  • Branding and Reputation Management (00:22:05)
  • Always Be Recruiting (ABR) (00:24:26)
  • Balancing Owner Presence Across Multiple Shops (00:27:03)
  • Lessons from Opening Additional Stores (00:29:09)
  • Scaling Requires a Team, Not Lone Wolves (00:30:54)
  • Are You Ready to Scale? Key Questions (00:31:52)
  • Financial Readiness and Managerial KPIs (00:32:41)
  • Developing Hungry, Humble, and Capable Managers (00:35:37)

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    Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care
    NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/
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