If you were parachuted into the middle of the automotive industry, would you know where to start to build a profitable auto repair shop? 

Today's guests, Terry and Travis Griffith, weren't precisely parachuted into the automotive industry since their love for cars runs in their family. Yet they were "merely" car enthusiasts when they bought Ocala Auto Repair and turned it into one of Florida's most successful family-owned and operated auto repair shops.

In today's episode, they share their experiences getting into the automotive industry with a hobbyist mindset, the lessons learned, the adjustments they made to adapt to the space, and how their diverse background helped them turn their new adventure into a raging success. Terry and Travis also talk about how they shaped Ocala Auto Repair's culture and how they keep things fun while respecting boundaries.

Additionally, you'll hear about how they masterfully divide their tasks and responsibilities, how they settle the differences their generational gap and the father/son relationship keeps bringing up, their marketing approach, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What led Terry and Travis to buy Ocala Auto Repair (2:30)
• From car enthusiast to auto repair shop owner (5:20)
• The importance of having clear duties and job descriptions (8:00)
• Marketing and generational differences (13:20)
• How to create a fun environment while keeping clear boundaries (18:30)
• Smiling faces get a lot of responses (26:10)

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Let's connect:

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• Email: [email protected]

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