In this episode of the Gearbox podcast, Jimmy is joined by Lalo Castro to discuss the challenge of finding good help when you're busy. Lalo shares his experience of having people seem to fall into his lap while Jimmy discusses his struggles with posting ads on job sites and social media.

Topics discussed: 

00:00:39 Finding good help can be luck.
00:06:00 Hiring people you know works.
00:15:45 Invest in training and education.
00:17:22 Hiring and retaining skilled technicians is challenging.
00:22:02 Communication is key to success.
00:27:19 Creating a safe space for communication.
00:33:42 Hold employees accountable for growth.
00:36:45 Set clear expectations for raises.
00:45:45 Delegate problems to save time.
00:50:25 Focus on training staff efficiently.
00:54:15 Older cars can be profitable.
00:59:22 Say no to European cars.
01:02:31 Importance of advanced diagnostics.
01:11:43 Set boundaries and stay focused.
01:13:50 Don't take on bad jobs.
01:22:22 Goal is to duplicate success.
01:27:25 Plan well to reduce worries.