Shop Owner Support Group

[Jimbob661]

Hey Guys,

After reading a recent article in the ASA magazine, myself and another shop owner have been kicking around the idea of starting an informal 20 group, but maybe limit it to maybe 10 folks. We have put together a list of some like-minded shop owners we would like to invite to join. The only problem is we are not sure where to start or exactly what to do. A few of us have been in or are currently in coaching programs. Has anyone else tried this or have any suggestions?

[mspecperformance]

Think tanks, support groups, 20 groups, mastermind groups are always great!

 

Love to see what your progress is. In my opinion though the reason why 20 groups work so well is that the group members are financially invested in the group. Since they are paying, they will take participate and remain responsible for their duties and deadlines set forth by their group or facilitator.

[mmotley]

Agree with mspec. What would be the difference between your group and this forum? I agree that having some financial skin in the game makes you more accountable like mspec said.

[Jimbob661]

I understand that point about being invested. We are not close enough to be in direct competition with each other, but close enough to drive to meet for meetings. It would give us a chance to meet regularly to bounce ideas off each other, evaluate other members shops, and help encourage each other. And since we are all in the same area, we are all familiar with the economics, parts availability, and other stuff we feel is unique to our area. The forum is great, but there is something to be said for checking out your neighbors shop and networking with you local peers.

[Chuy Reyna]

I'd be glad to be a part of this group. I love speaking to shop owners! We are the only ones that understand each other.