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We all have this idea starting out that owning a business is the same thing as having the keys to the building, turning the lights on, and getting to work....in our case, getting to work fixing cars. 

But as most of us have figured out by now, it's not what it seems from the outside looking in.

In my business, one of the toughest challenges I've faced is creating a culture that I can be proud of. Conveying to our people the WHY behind the what. 

While it took years to build, a realization I had no clue what my "WHY" was, and a number of missteps - in the past few years the culture of my facility has begun to develop....and in many ways, it develops itself now through the amazing team we have in place. 

This episode of the podcast is titled "How to keep talent from leaving" but in it's entirety this episode is much more than keeping talent from leaving... It's some of the fundamentals one of the greats of the business, Dwayne Myers, uses daily in his business. 

I know David and I both gained a ton of knowledge from this chat, so take a listen and let us know your thoughts on culture and going a step above for your staff.

It's also worth noting that those of us who are patrons got quite a laugh out of what's become quite a running joke with David - It should be noted that this is the first time David hasn't edited out the jokes about the banner or the beaver......

Speaking of patrons..... We'd love to have you as a patron of the channel. It's the patrons who make the podcast and all of the great offerings within ASOG possible. It's the subscribers and those of you who like or share the podcast that has shown us the hard work is worth it! 

So if you don't mind, take a few minutes and become a patron! Maybe like and share the podcast? 😁

The podcast can be heard on all major listening apps here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1182755/8089854-asog-podcast-ep-24-how-to-keep-talent-from-leaving-with-dwayne-myers-of-dynamic-automotive

It can be viewed on YouTube (Along with ASOG Shorts and AMA's) here:
 

And if you'd like to become a patron (which includes access to the full AMA videos, early releases and live participation in the AMA events) you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/AutoShopOwnersGroup

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