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Struggling to Hire? Imagine Recruiting in the Last Frontier! [RR 1037]


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Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network

Recorded at the Institute Summit, Mike Simard dives into the challenges of recruiting and developing talent, especially in a unique setting like Alaska. He shares his innovative strategy of acquiring lube centers as entry points for new team members and highlights the critical role of strong company culture and leadership. Mike also emphasizes the importance of building the right team, balancing the visionary and integrator roles, and the need to continuously adapt in the ever-evolving automotive industry.

Mike Simard, Simard Automotive, Alaska

Show Notes
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  • The Institute of Automotive Business Excellence: https://www.wearetheinstitute.com/
  • Mike Simard's Background (00:00:00)
  • Acquisition of Lube Centers (00:02:10)
  • Energy and Problem-Solving (00:02:43)
  • Vision for Training Talent (00:03:41)
  • Geographic Logistics (00:05:12)
  • Talent Development and Apprenticeship (00:05:41)
  • Industry Comparison (00:06:32)
  • Recruitment Challenges (00:09:04)
  • Relocation and Recruitment Process (00:12:31)
  • Motivation for Policy Writing (00:16:03)
  • Understanding Unique Selling Points (00:18:05)
  • Building a Strong Team (00:19:20)
  • Learning from Coaches (00:21:52)
  • Delegating Responsibilities (00:22:30)
  • Building Company Culture (00:25:47)
  • Understanding the 'Why' (00:27:09)
  • Finding the Right People (00:28:34)
  • Balancing Inner Voices (00:30:04)
  • Breaking Barriers in the Industry (00:30:35)

  • Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network
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