by David Rogers If we accept that the technician shortage is here to stay, what comes next? I’ve used these pages to talk about technician compensation and how top techs deserve the chance to earn compensation on par with their professionalism and dedication. I’ve also talked about tools that create more efficiency and productivity, and … Read more
The goal in every decision you make as an owner should be to make sure the outcome is equally beneficial for the customer, the shop, and the employees. by David Rogers We’ve all had those customers. They hold onto an old vehicle long past when it it’s time to replace it. Whether it’s nostalgia, stubbornness, … Read more
By David Rogers We’ve all heard the expression “he/she is a born leader.” And when you’re looking to take your shop to the next level, it can be tempting to look for that born leader who can step in and start taking over roles and responsibilities with minimal instruction, documentation, or processes. But are leaders … Read more
By David Rogers How do you fix cars when you can’t get parts? I wish this was just a philosophical question, the kind usually reserved for falling trees in the woods or single hands clapping, but instead, it’s the reality that shop owners continue to face. When the supply chain is disrupted from manufacturing to … Read more
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the automotive industry will need to increase the rate of new automotive technicians by 7% through 2024. Your repair estimate software is a piece of the puzzle that will tell you how much your customers will expect to pay for the services that you … Read more
In 2019, the global software market was valued at $18.5 billion dollars, and that is expected to grow to $43.5 billion by the year 2027, according to Allied Market Research. Nearly every type of business can benefit from some type of software, including auto repair shops. Repair shop software is designed for auto repair businesses … Read more
Shop4D invests in technicians to develop careers and further the industry Littleton, Colo. – March 10, 2023 – Eight auto repair technicians received scholarships from Shop4D, a fully-integrated shop management system, to attend the VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo earlier this month. From a group of both established and aspiring technicians, scholarship winners were selected … Read more
By David Rogers Make no mistake: you are in control. You can actively choose to make changes that grow your organization, reduce your stress, and increase opportunities for you and your employees. Or, you can choose inaction and carry over the same policies, procedures, and subscriptions that led to last year’s results. Although, there can … Read more
By David Rogers Why Successful Shops Follow Their Own Path Is running with a pack the safest place to be as a shop owner? After all, things are about to get much harder. In a matter of weeks, the economic forecast has deteriorated from crossing fingers and hoping that a recession might not happen to … Read more
Shop4D Top Performing Shops Collectively Increased Annual Sales By More than 40% Year-Over-Year. By Shop Owner Staff 2022 was a remarkable year for an exclusive group of independent auto repair shops who have been singled out from nearly 300,000 shops in the U.S. to earn the 2022 Shop4D Top Performing Shop Award. While facing workforce challenges, supply … Read more