Ep 11: Andy Crook - Building A Better Business For Garage Owners

Ep 11: Andy Crook - Building A Better Business For Garage Owners

Author: James Dillon August 25, 2023 Duration: 1:33:40

Garage owners building a better automotive garage repair business.

This episode see's our host, James Dillon, chat with Andy Crook from the Garage Owners Network, about how garage owners can build a better business.

We talk about Andy's business improvement initiative which he has fostered through the garage owners network facebook group

This group, which he set up post pandemic, has the goal and mission to help garage owners to build better businesses.

Andy hosts regular, free, internet webinar training sessions, via facebook live, which are further supported with printable notes and worksheets.

Picking on a brief subject matter area each Wednesday, Andy hopes to get garage owners thinking about their business, he then provides some printable resources to help them make a change, for the better.

Andy takes us with him as he recalls his interesting journey, which encompasses a variety of roles, throughout his time in the automotive industry. From YTS to successful business owner, the army, race teams, HGV's, teaching at a college, his university studies and much more make up Andy's voyage so far.

Andy has a structured plan, which include what he terms the Five Pillars Of Success, more of which can be found at the atomic success website

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Tune into Harmonic Motion Automotive Business Podcast for a straightforward conversation about running a better shop. Host James Dillon creates a space where the real work gets done-not with theory, but with practical talk from people who clock in every day. You’ll hear from garage owners wrestling with payroll, managers streamlining workflow, technicians mastering new diagnostics, and service advisors building trust. This isn't a lecture; it's a dialogue focused on the tangible improvements that affect your bottom line and your team's morale. Each episode feels like a focused shop meeting, pulling insights from across the industry to tackle the common challenges that define the automotive business. By listening, you join a community moving forward, finding that balance between daily operations and long-term growth. The podcast serves as a reliable tool for anyone committed to turning the complexities of this trade into a smoother, more successful operation. It’s about applying what you hear directly to your bays and your front office, fostering a sense of shared progress and professional development in a demanding field.
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