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From the Magazine: Acquisition or fresh start?

Auto Service World

As well, the business will need to produce enough profit to hire a replacement for the owner, if they work in the business as a tech or service advisor. Hiring an accountant to go over the business finances with you will ensure that you have all the information necessary to make an educated decision about your potential purchase.

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Beating the Tech Shortage Through Mentoring

Brake & Front End

There are not enough career-technical education schools, instructors or students available to meet demand. Instructors, counselors and parents are drilling into new job hunters, Dont take a job UNLESS the business can prove they have OJT (On the Job Training)or continuing education and Ask if they provide mentoring!

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Meet Brandon Baldwin, B’laster Instructor Of The Year Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

The Instructor of the Year Program, presented by Tomorrow’s Technician and sponsored by B’laster Products, recognizes the auto instructor who takes an unconventional approach to education, works through the inevitable challenges with creativity and passion and, most importantly, is committed to educating the best future technicians.

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Tips for Addressing Brake Rotor Warpage

Brake & Front End

Considerations for your Customers While some of these points may be a no-brainer for a tech like yourself, many drivers never consider the following. Addressing brake rotor warpage requires a combination of proper installation techniques, high-quality materials, and customer education.

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From the Magazine: So you’re thinking about opening a second location…

Auto Service World

To achieve this profit, I have hired coaches to educate me and my staff on how to market to the right clients, price my labour and parts for profitability and strategies to implement systems and processes that streamline our day. That may not be you — you may want to stay in the bays as a tech — but that means you need to hire a manager.

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NKC’s Jack Stow A Real Vehicle Care RockStar

Tomorrow's Technician

However, that ’72 Mach 1 proved critical to Stow’s education and his future. The following spring, his high-school counselor, Larry Blackwell, saw Stow driving his “death-trap Mach 1” and told him about the new auto tech program the school district had started, thinking it would be a good fit for him.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Diesel

Tomorrow's Technician

Why Alejandra was nominated: Alejandra nominated herself for the Techs Rock Awards. She writes, “Thank you for… the opportunity to represent the true spirit of a tech that rocks!” I have actively collaborated with BPW to raise funds for young women aspiring to pursue higher education.

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