I’m 77 years old, have been an auto mechanic for 60-plus years and ran my garage for 44 years in downtown San Francisco. During that time, seven things occurred that caused business to slow to a crawl, though none as severe as this one.
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“Customers want to believe that an estimator cares about their problems and needs. They want to know that someone is explaining and educating, not selling.”
Most shops “sell” parts and labor with dollars attached to it as their value. However, what customers really want to buy is peace of mind.
As you continue business, your focus will be the health and safety of your employees and the concerns of your customers.
Find out how close they are to a “top performer” before proceeding and spending time and resources with the applicant.
Implementing a process that assesses the candidate prior to hiring will determine if they are a natural top performer for your position.
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