Episode notes
We spoke with Steve Rodriguez, owner of Steve & Sons in Melbourne, FL, about his shop management experience. This podcast episode covers:
- [00:01:05] Experience starting a shop with no automotive background
- [00:02:19] Early shop management challenges and learning on the fly
- [00:09:45] Valuing transparency as a shop owner
- [00:14:23] Prioritizing new customers during busy season
- [00:16:10] Honesty and integrity as core shop principles
- [00:16:57] Incorporating shop management software
- [00:18:59] Balancing mechanic duties with shop management
- [00:22:50] Working with family and plans for the future
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