If You Think Your Shop is a Business, This Article May Surprise You

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[Joe Marconi]

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[kenk]

I wonder what the percentage is of shop owners that never worked as techs and shop owners that have worked as techs before they became shop owners? I would think there are more shop owners with backgrounds as techs!

[AndersonAuto]

Most shop owners used to be techs. Many still are techs.  Most of these techs turned shop owners own their job, not a business. It's a very difficult transition to make going from technician to business owner. Like damn near impossible, which is why the vast majority never make it. I'll readily admit I don't have all the processes and procedures in place to make it a turn key operation for a new owner, and I definitely need to button that up. That being said, my list of responsibilities here has become very short. As it should be.

[Gonzo]

When you say, 'I own a shop' is quite different than saying, 'I run a shop'.  They are two different things entirely.  It's when you (the shop owner/mechanic) realize the difference and work towards making your 'shop' into a business.