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# Shop Owner Coach: Shop Owner Coach, founded by industry expert Vic Tarasik, provides personalized business coaching and leadership development for independent auto repair shop owners across North America. With decades of hands-on experience in the automotive service industry, Shop Owner Coach helps shop owners strengthen operations, build effective teams, increase profitability, and achieve sustainable growth. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and strategic business planning, Vic and his team empower repair shop owners to create thriving, well-managed businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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## Posts
- [The Hardest Person to Coach](https://shopownercoach.com/the-hardest-person-to-coach/): The day I stopped trying to fix my shop and started fixing myself.
- [Listening To Learn](https://shopownercoach.com/listening-to-learn/): A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Conference…I stepped out of my house, loaded up my Avalanche and prepared to head off toward Houston. Tektonic 2026 was upon me, and I was excited. I woud be podcasting, presenting a session and participating in a coaches panel. It was shaping up to be one of those great industry experiences where you get to do what you love with people who love this business too.
- [When the Plan Falls Apart](https://shopownercoach.com/when-the-plan-falls-apart/): If you’ll recall last month’s travelogue, the final day of my recent Vision High Tech Expo experience started like most travel days do, with a plan and the expectation that everything would go smoothly. The bags are packed. The show is almost done. You’re already thinking about home. 
- [THE EXPERIENCE IS THE BRAND](https://shopownercoach.com/the-experience-is-the-brand/): What a trip to Vision High Tech Expo reminded me about service, expectations and the power of people.Travel has a funny way of teaching you things. You might leave home thinking you’re simply headed to another conference to see the latest scan tools, attend a few classes and reconnect with friends in the industry. But sometimes the most valuable lessons show up in places you didn’t expect.
- [Setting Your Labor Rate](https://shopownercoach.com/setting-your-labor-rate/): Walk into any restaurant, coffee shop or trade event where a group of shop owners are sitting together, and the conversation will eventually turn to labor rates. Someone will lean in and say,:
- [The Invisible Legacy of Leadership](https://shopownercoach.com/the-invisible-legacy-of-leadership/): Every once in a while, an email lands in your inbox that is more than words on a screen. It reminds you what your leadership has really been doing all these years.
- [The Power of Peers – The Right Kind of Pressure Can Keep Your Shop Moving in the Right](https://shopownercoach.com/the-power-of-peers-the-right-kind-of-pressure-can-keep-your-shop-moving-in-the-right/): You built your shop from the ground up; you hired your first technical specialist; and you satacross that desk as a service advisor, asking the questions that mattered. You know the pulse of this business: it’s equal parts heart, horsepower and hustle.
- [Leadership Lessons From Oz for Today’s Auto Repair Shop](https://shopownercoach.com/leadership-lessons-from-oz-for-todays-auto-repair-shop/): There I was at The Venetian Hotel during AAPEX, standing with a familiar group of old friends: Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Of course, they weren't real, just life-like figures. Yet something hit me: this unlikely team from The Wizard of Oz was as realistic as any successful operation - not because they were perfect, but because they were willing to take the journey.
- [The Character Behind the Keys](https://shopownercoach.com/the-character-behind-the-keys/): Owning a shop takes real grit. If you’ve been in the business for a while, you already know this; for
- [The Time Machine](https://shopownercoach.com/the-time-machine/): Many of us are fascinated by the idea of time travel. Books, movies and television often make it a central theme, whether it’s going back to fix a mistake or jumping ahead to see how things turn out. The stories stick with us because they tap into a simple question we all carry around: What would I change if I knew then what I know now?
- [Should You Grow](https://shopownercoach.com/should-you-grow/): Should You Grow Where You Are or Plant Somewhere New?
- [You Cant Beat the Clock – Making the Most of Time in the Auto Repair Business](https://shopownercoach.com/you-cant-beat-the-clock-making-the-most-of-time-in-the-auto-repair-business/): You can lose money and make it back. Lose a team member and find another. You can even burn a customer, and if you’re lucky, win them over again.
- [Keeping The Chain Strong](https://shopownercoach.com/keeping-the-chain-strong/): The fastest way to kill productivity in your service center isn’t a broken liftkill productivity in your service center sn’t a broken liftor a back-ordered part; it’s a conversation that never happened. Misunderstandings, half-answers and missed details can cost more than any tool in your shop.
- [Start Strong: Best Practices for Onboarding New Team Members in Your Shop](https://shopownercoach.com/start-strong-best-practices-for-onboarding-new-team-members-in-your-shop/): You’ve been there.
- [5 Ways Small Things Make a BIG IMPACT](https://shopownercoach.com/5-ways-small-things-make-a-big-impact/): I recently took a trip overseas that began in Barcelona, Spain, and wound its way through the Mediterranean. It wasn’t just a pleasure cruise – this was an expedition to develop content and generate ideas related to coaching our clients and helping shop owners improve.
- [5 Keys To Building A Shop That Works With (Or Without) You](https://shopownercoach.com/5-keys-to-building-a-shop-that-works-with-or-without-you/): Retirement might seem light years away if you’re in your 30s and running a shop. But what if succession planning isn’t just about leaving the business – it’s about leveling it up?
- [A Clean Sheet Of Paper](https://shopownercoach.com/a-clean-sheet-of-paper/): Take a journey with me into a world of possibilities – where things could have been different from the start. Imagine this: You get the chance to start your shop all over again. What would you do differently?
- [Safety First – You Never Know About Tomorrow](https://shopownercoach.com/safety-first-you-never-know-about-tomorrow/): I was relaxing after a long day of working with clients, reflecting on the strides each has made and the potential every shop owner has ahead of them when my phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, I saw that Mike, a shop owner from Sacramento and a peer of mine when I owned my shop, was on the line. 
- [Business Profitability Starts Up Front](https://shopownercoach.com/business-profitability-starts-up-front/): In the highly competitive world of business, specifically auto repair, staying ahead isn’t just a goal – it’s a necessity. Every car that rolls into your shop represents an opportunity to build trust, deliver exceptional service and ensure profitability. But what separates thriving shops from those merely surviving? 
- [How Owners Can Avoid the Pitfalls of the Technician Mindset](https://shopownercoach.com/how-owners-can-avoid-the-pitfalls-of-the-technician-mindset/): We all know a guy who can never find anything right with the world; some might even call him Mr. Grumpy Pants! No matter what, he always sees the downside: after a long winter, the sun is just too hot! It rains after a long drought, and he complains only about the lack of clear skies. You have seen him, and you may even have some similar traits.
- [Keep Your Eyes Forward But Remember Where You’ve Been](https://shopownercoach.com/keep-your-eyes-forward-but-remember-where-youve-been/): Movies provide a glimpse into the psyche of many Americans; while not always accurate, they do allow us to laugh, learn and poke fun at how we think.
- [Financing The Tools Of The Trade](https://shopownercoach.com/financing-the-tools-of-the-trade/): Welcome to the thrilling and sometimes unpredictable world of auto repair, where the tools gleam, the oil is slick and the margins can feel as narrow as a technician’s patience during a challenging diagnostic job. 
- [Business Profitability Starts Up Front](https://shopownercoach.com/business-profitability-starts-up-front-2/): In the auto repair world, crafting the perfect pay plan for technicians and service advisors is not just a task, it’s a crucial element that can significantly impact the success of your business. 
- [Tools of the Trade](https://shopownercoach.com/tools-of-the-trade/): Welcome to the thrilling and sometimes unpredictable world of auto repair, where the tools gleam, the oil is slick and the margins can feel as narrow as a technician's patience during a challenging diagnostic job. 
- [Have You Used ‘FORD’ Lately? ](https://shopownercoach.com/have-you-used-ford-lately/): MOPAR, Chevy, Ford, BMW…
- [Cultivating Leadership Within Your Organization](https://shopownercoach.com/cultivating-leadership-within-your-organization/): Leadership is essential for success and succession. Having a plan to secure team members who are strong leaders starts the day you hire them or the day you recognize that doing things the way they’ve always been done won’t be enough for you to successfully hang up your keys to the shop.
- [What is Your Team’s Time Worth? ](https://shopownercoach.com/what-is-your-teams-time-worth/): Head to the grocery store and you’ll find a whole host of food categories, all with different expiration dates. Bread gets moldy, produce never lasts as long as it should and dairy products have super-short shelf lives. Canned foods, though – now they can go the distance. 
- [Do You Suffer From CED? Good News – It’s Curable](https://shopownercoach.com/do-you-suffer-from-ced-good-news-its-curable/): In business, as in life, mistakes WILL happen. How you respond will make the difference in whether your customer will remain loyal and continue to do business with your shop. Customer relations are easy as long as things go well – when they don’t, you and your team have the opportunity to shine or look like the proverbial pile of…well, you know. 
- [Identity Crisis and the Rise of the Specialist](https://shopownercoach.com/identity-crisis-and-the-rise-of-the-specialist/): At the end of last year, I had the opportunity to spend a week with several industry professionals, including Bill Nalu (Interstate Auto Care) David and Jeannie Light (Lighthouse Automotive), Clint White (CWI Coaching with Integrity), and many others. We were all brought together to discuss and pose solutions to some of our industry’s most pressing matters.
- [Answer Any Business Question With Confidence](https://shopownercoach.com/answer-any-business-question-with-confidence/): There was once a wise old man who lived high up in the Himalayan Mountains and, every so often, he would make the long, rough trek down to the village in the valley below. The villagers looked forward to seeing his stooped-over body as he hobbled into the town square. Many speculated on his age as he was rumored to be well over 100 years old. There he would entertain a huge crowd of passersby while he performed their favorite magic tricks and other feats of wisdom he had mastered over his many years. 
- [What Would I Say To My Younger Self?](https://shopownercoach.com/what-would-i-say-to-my-younger-self/): As I gaze into the rearview mirror and look back at my career as a technician, shop owner, business leader and coach to many successful shop owners, I wonder, what would I say to my younger self to expedite, enhance and straighten the path to get me to where I am today?
- [What ‘Family-Owned and Operated’ Really Entails](https://shopownercoach.com/what-family-owned-and-operated-really-entails/): The phrase “Family Owned and Operated” creates a warm flow of positive emotions when you talk about your company to your customers, especially those of the female persuasion. But, having family as a part of your business creates a whole new dynamic that most people can’t comprehend.
- [How Many Holes Are In Your Management Bucket?](https://shopownercoach.com/how-many-holes-are-in-your-management-bucket/): Are you letting big profits drip out by not managing the little leaks?
- [If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It](https://shopownercoach.com/if-you-can-dream-it-you-can-do-it/): Dreamer; head in the clouds; idealist; trusting to a fault; doesn’t know when to give up…  Each of these traits (and more) have been used to describe me as well as countless other shop owners. In some cases, they may be taken as negatives, but I believe they are truly positive, because they give us the courage to press on against resistance. Some days we face less, but many times it’s greater than most. Shop ownership isn’t for the faint of heart, despite the many postings you’ll see on a popular Facebook group. 
- [Do You Treasure What’s REALLY Important?](https://shopownercoach.com/do-you-treasure-whats-really-important/): Silver, gold, platinum, diamonds, rubies, even cold hard cash – we take measures each day to protect them. Some methods are more drastic than others and we frequently use locks, banks, safes and alarms to ensure their safe protection.
- [Simple Strategies To Overcome The Tech Shortage](https://shopownercoach.com/simple-strategies-to-overcome-the-tech-shortage/): The concern about the talent and technician shortage is at a fever pitch. Shops are turning away work, revenue is falling, and shop owner anxiety is at an all-time high when you talk about finding a tech. We have talked to shop owners who are looking to hang up their keys and close the shop simply because the “perception” is there that no one wants to work in the auto repair industry anymore.
- [Building A Winning Strategy](https://shopownercoach.com/building-a-winning-strategy/): Whether it’s F1 at Monaco; Hypercars at the 24 hours of Le Mans; the roar of a crowded basketball, football or soccer stadium; the serenity and insanity of cycling the Tour de France; or any other competitive sport, they all have one thing in common: mid-way adjustments just might make the difference in achieving victory! 
- [Maximize Employee Advancement Opportunities](https://shopownercoach.com/maximize-employee-advancement-opportunities/): Typically, repair shops are closely held organizations run by first-, second- or even third-generation owners. In most cases, you’ll hear about entry level, and A, B, and C level techs when they talk about their level of skill. These designations are from a bygone era where raw skills combined with a 200-piece toolkit could accomplish most jobs in the bays.
- [With Safety, The Smallest Miss Can Bring Big Problems](https://shopownercoach.com/with-safety-the-smallest-miss-can-bring-big-problems/): It’s the happiest place on earth…no, not the place with the Mouse. I’m talking about your shop when you achieve the business of your dreams. After years in the industry you have finally made it, so picture the ultimate result. Granite counters, a well-appointed customer lounge, a/c with heat in the shop and ceramic-tiled bays filled with in-ground lifts are just the tip of the iceberg of your dream shop. 
- [Don’t Stress – Dress For Success And To Impress](https://shopownercoach.com/dont-stress-dress-for-success-and-to-impress/): Image is everything, they say. It’s about public facing. Retailers, fast food chains, even modern HVAC and plumbing companies know the gravity of the first impression. 
- [Being Busy Is Easy – Being Successful Is More Challenging](https://shopownercoach.com/being-busy-is-easy-being-successful-is-more-challenging/): Years ago, after fish were caught, they would get packed into ice-filled barrels and then taken to market. If a would-be shopper pulled his six-shooter, he would be guaranteed to hit a fish. It was just that easy! 
- [Five Essential Roles A Shop Owner Must Play](https://shopownercoach.com/five-essential-roles-a-shop-owner-must-play/): El Jefe; Big Kahuna; Mister Big; Chief; Skipper; Top Dog. These are just a few slang terms you may be called as boss.
- [Five Tips To Make 2023 All It Can Be](https://shopownercoach.com/five-tips-to-make-2023-all-it-can-be/): As we start 2023 fresh and look ahead, it seems like the year’s end is a long way off. In reality, once we hit the end of February, we’ve already eclipsed 16% of the year. Time moves at a rapid pace and the goal for this month’s article is to have you make the most of every single day of this (and every other) year moving forward. 
- [The Reason You Work Helps Guide Your Success](https://shopownercoach.com/the-reason-you-work-helps-guide-your-success/): The auto repair business is filled with talented, gifted and generous individuals who day-in-day-out give their blood, sweat, tears and hard-earned cash to make their part of the aftermarket a much better place. You’ll find service center counters and bays, the aisles of parts stores, warehouses and delivery drivers filled with dedicated and caring individuals just like you! 
- [Leaders Often Need Help To Hone Their Raw Talent](https://shopownercoach.com/leaders-often-need-help-to-hone-their-raw-talent/): If you can recall, there was some serious talent taken in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Baker Mayfield went #1 to Cleveland and Sam Darnold went #3 to the Jets. Then, with pick #7 the Buffalo Bills selected Josh Allen.
- [Do You Need More Customers – Or Better Ones?](https://shopownercoach.com/do-you-need-more-customers-or-better-ones/): All money is green and spends the same, of course, but sometimes the work to add additional sales to a single work order…well, let’s just say the juice isn’t always worth the squeeze. 
- [How To Build Customers For Life](https://shopownercoach.com/how-to-build-customers-for-life/): When you’re looking for business, new customer campaigns abound. Mailers, AdWords, pay-per-click, pop-up ads and referral programs are just a few ways you can spend your marketing dollars. In August, I addressed five great ways to make your marketing stand out. This month’s focus is about retaining that new customer. 
- [Developing Successful Marketing Campaigns](https://shopownercoach.com/developing-successful-marketing-campaigns/): Storytelling is one of society’s oldest art forms, and is the method of sharing our experiences, culture and what we’ve learned sometimes firsthand and, in many cases, secondhand. Every tribe, community and clan has used storytelling to pass traditions and recommendations down to generations that follow. Storytelling allows us to step into another person’s shoes without having to experience something firsthand. 
- [Beat Your Competition By Improving Performance Reviews](https://shopownercoach.com/beat-your-competition-by-improving-performance-reviews/): On any given Sunday in the fall, you will find sports fans gathered around the TV watching their favorite football teams match up on the gridiron. Obviously, the outcome of the game is measured by the score, which is bound by the time limits of the game. Along with the score, a few of the other elements being gauged are the distance the QB can throw the ball, his reception percentage, incompletions, first downs and the speed of the running back, along with many more.
- [Five Keys To Setting Your Customer’s Next Appointment](https://shopownercoach.com/five-keys-to-setting-your-customers-next-appointment/): In 2010, my mom had taken a trip to visit us in Houston for Christmas. We took her to Midnight Mass and, for some reason, my sister and I got the giggles. There we were in a packed church, attempting to be reverent and for some reason I couldn’t stop chuckling. My wife handed me some gum, hoping I would chill out. 
- [Good Communication with Automotive Shop Customers Is a Two-Way Conversation](https://shopownercoach.com/good-communication-with-automotive-shop-customers-is-a-two-way-conversation/): Ever wonder what a failure to communicate might look like – or mean to – your shop?
- [5 Reasons Planning Beats Panic](https://shopownercoach.com/5-reasons-planning-beats-panic/): If you’re planning a long-distance trip – for pleasure or business – it’s likely you’ll take a plane to your final destination. Flying is a quick and effective way to reach a far-off land full of fun and excitement.
- [Mentoring Takes The Mystery Out of Advisory Councils](https://shopownercoach.com/mentoring-takes-the-mystery-out-of-advisory-councils/): One of my most memorable experiences has been climbing the falls while traveling in Jamaica. In the middle of the southern side of Jamaica is the town of Ocho Rios with its famous tourist attraction, Dunn’s River Falls. In images of the falls, you’ll see tourists hand-in-hand traversing the 180-foot elevation and 600-foot length. 
- [Don’t Underestimate Service Advisors’ Impact On Shop Success](https://shopownercoach.com/dont-underestimate-service-advisors-impact-on-shop-success/): You probably didn’t wake up today and say, “Hey, let’s have a mediocre day!” However, even with the most optimistic outlook, an untrained or improperly motivated staff can quickly turn a great day into a mediocre one. 
- [Business Resolutions To Make 2022 A Success](https://shopownercoach.com/business-resolutions-to-make-2022-a-success/): If you are like me, as the clock strikes midnight and the year begins anew, you stop to reflect on the past year. Evaluation of personal, professional and business habits is the norm for most people. The New Year is always a great time to start, adapt or eliminate a current behavior to maximize the upcoming 12 months. 
- [Is A Business Coach Right For You?](https://shopownercoach.com/is-a-business-coach-right-for-you/): Imagine that you are cruising across the state in your favorite muscle car. It might be a vintage Camaro, ‘Cuda, or even a classic Boss Mustang. No modern connectivity and you decided to leave your cell phone behind because you wanted to take a technology break.
- [DO YOUR SIGNS SHOUT OVER YOUR SHOP’S MESSAGE?](https://shopownercoach.com/do-your-signs-shout-over-your-shops-message/): Signs are everywhere. Some communicate their message effectively, while others fall flat – and some are just downright confusing. The Five Man Electrical Band sang in 1971: “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?”
- [WHAT’S YOUR PLAN TO ATTRACT TOP TALENT?](https://shopownercoach.com/whats-your-plan-to-attract-top-talent/): Will you be ready when one of your technicians or advisors, steps into your offices, closes the door, and says“ Hey Boss, do you have a minute to talk?” We’ve all had that happen and today I’ll give you 5 tips to being ready for that moment by having an on-going recruiting plan in place.
- [Business Insurance Options does yours cover the important things?](https://shopownercoach.com/business-insurance-options-does-yours-cover-the-important-things/): Whether you love it because it gives you peace of mind or hate it because you feel like it’s money spent every month without any obvious return on investment, insurance is a critical part of a successful repair shop operation.
- [The amount of time spent on assembling a business plan is directly related to that business’s success.](https://shopownercoach.com/the-amount-of-time-spent-on-assembling-a-business-plan-is-directly-related-to-that-businesss-success/): Owners who spend six months or less on the plan ended up with an 80% failure rate, but those who spent a year or more on the plan had an 80% success rate.
- [Five Ways Contactless Payments Can Benefit Your Shop](https://shopownercoach.com/five-ways-contactless-payments-can-benefit-your-shop/): Implementing payment processing before the car is picked up will yield dividends.
- [AAPEX commits to growing tire-centric technical training and education for both dealers and technicians](https://shopownercoach.com/aapex-commits-to-growing-tire-centric-technical-training-and-education-for-both-dealers-and-technicians/): Picture this: You’re traveling down Repair Shop HQ Boulevard as the faint smell of rubber wafts through the air. Shift your gaze to the left and you get a glimpse of the latest and greatest technologies in tires and tire service.
- [Long Ago, Ben Franklin wrote “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”](https://shopownercoach.com/long-ago-ben-franklin-wrote-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure/): Though he was referring to fire safety at the time, this same axiom applies to the needs of our customer today.
- [Increase Your Service Sales By Asking Your Customer One Simple Question](https://shopownercoach.com/increase-your-service-sales-by-asking-your-customer-one-simple-question/): Increasing sales of parts and labor while the customer is in your shop is both efficient for your customer and profitable for you. In my experience, a shop's lack of a standardized sales procedure, or lack of Service Advisor training, leads to lost opportunity at the counter, and inconvenience for the customer. Asking your customer one simple question during the write-up process, can yield a vast amount of service and maintenance opportunity, and at the same time increase your technician’s productivity and efficiency
- [Your role is to lead, guide and set the tone for your team, especially now](https://shopownercoach.com/your-role-is-to-lead-guide-and-set-the-tone-for-your-team-especially-now/): Running a successful auto repair business requires a lot of skill and talent. Leadership, accounting...
- [Now is your time to shine and show them a sign of appreciation. Take some time to celebrate!](https://shopownercoach.com/now-is-your-time-to-shine-and-show-them-a-sign-of-appreciation-take-some-time-to-celebrate/): Celebration and recognition are at the very core of our beings. We appreciate it when those who care about us wish us a happy birthday or a kind word after we performed a job well done.
- [Receipt of the PPP money does not absolve you from being fiscally diligent](https://shopownercoach.com/dont-blow-your-bounty/): So you’ve applied for or received your money from the government's PPP program in order to keep you afloat as a result of the Pandemic. I’ll share a few tips to help you stay out of trouble.
- [Shop Owners-Get Your Ship Together: Is your shop prepared for the journey?](https://shopownercoach.com/shop-owners-get-your-ship-together/): Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492! Many of us remember that rhyme from our grade school days and at that time we didn't quite understand the significance of what that really meant. Columbus was looking for new trade routes that would take him into uncertain waters when he embarked on his first exploration; he had no idea what lay ahead!
- [DOES YOUR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE PUT YOU IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT?](https://shopownercoach.com/does-your-management-software-put-you-in-the-drivers-seat/): I’ve been a shop owner and coach for 34 years. I was around for the days of handwritten ROs, and I’ve witnessed the shift to today’s cloud-based systems.
- [COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL DURING CORONAVIRUS CRISIS](https://shopownercoach.com/communication-is-essential-during-coronavirus-crisis/): I’ve NEVER heard of an employee quitting because their boss shared too much information with them. On the contrary, I’ve heard of many employees that have gotten restless and quit because their boss didn’t bother to let them know what was going on, and that there was a plan in place to ensure the survival of the business and their employment.
- [Goals, how to set achievable goals as a Shop Owner](https://shopownercoach.com/goals-how-to-set-achievable-goals-as-a-shop-owner/): You will get more accomplished, hit higher highs and have a greater sense of satisfaction when you embrace, understand and practice the process. Setting goals can be daunting for some, easy for others and for some people, just a new challenge to overcome. Some people, like myself, don't know how to set realistic goals, and tend to aim too low, or too high, which can lead to more problems! (That was me years ago :)
- [Failure, The Secret Ingredient from the Recipe for Success!](https://shopownercoach.com/failure-the-secret-ingredient-from-the-recipe-for-success/): Have you ever hesitated to start something new because you were concerned that you would falter or crash and burn? Everyone has! It seems our aversion to “not getting it right” can be a stumbling block to success, and who knows, the success not achieved might be outrageous!
- [Thank You, often underutilized in and around our shops today](https://shopownercoach.com/thank-you-often-underutilized-in-and-around-our-shops-today/): To make someone feel good about working for you, just say Thank You. These simple words are often underutilized in and around our shops today. Want to amp it up a little? Then along with the words, offer a small gesture of thanks like giving your techs their favorite soda/pop or candy bar after a job well done. Don’t know their favorite candy bar or pop? I can help you with that, just click the link at the end of this blog.

## Pages
- [Podcast](https://shopownercoach.com/podcast/): Driven to Success gives you an inside look at the leaders shaping the entire aftermarket. Hosts David Wofford of The Pronto Network and Vic Tarasik of Shop Owner Coach dive into real stories, practical strategies, and fresh ideas from standout shop owners, top-performing technicians, distributors, tool innovators, manufacturers, and leaders from key industry associations, plus the unexpected insights that only come from honest, unfiltered conversation. If you’re focused on growing, leading, & staying ahead, this is where the industry’s brightest minds come to talk shop.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://shopownercoach.com/terms-and-conditions/): Last Updated: January 08, 2024
- [Privacy Policy](https://shopownercoach.com/privacy-policy/): Last Updated: January 08, 2024
- [Thank You](https://shopownercoach.com/thank-you/): SHOP owner coach thank you! for filling out form we will be in contact to confirm your appointment Return to Home
- [Contact](https://shopownercoach.com/contact-us/): Contact Shop Owner Coach get in touch (832) 777-7764 Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm info@shopownercoach.com
- [Blog](https://shopownercoach.com/automotive-shop-blog/): Blog
- [Service Centers](https://shopownercoach.com/pronto-service-centers/): Operating an auto repair shop demands considerable dedication. Balancing finances, overseeing daily tasks, guaranteeing customer contentment, and uplifting employee morale can be taxing. Recognizing the distinctive requirements and hurdles of shop owners, Shop Owner Coach introduced The Pronto Network service center. It's designed to steer shop owners toward enhanced business success. For those already prospering, our service center aims to amplify your achievements.
- [The Pronto Network](https://shopownercoach.com/tpn/): Owning an auto repair shop comes with both opportunity and challenge — rising technology demands, increased competition, and the need for strong leadership. That’s why The Pronto Network partners exclusively with Shop Owner Coach, the industry’s most trusted name in business coaching for independent repair shop owners.
- [Affiliations](https://shopownercoach.com/auto-shop-affiliations/): Shop Owner Coach makes managing and growing your business easier with our personalized coaching solutions. We've assisted many auto shop business owners throughout the United States in increasing sales, improving the customer experience, and finding better work/life balance. Don't let your shop run or ruin your life. Take control today and contact the Shop Owner Coach!
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