The Courage to Make Tough Decisions [THA 243] - a podcast by Carm Capriotto, AAP

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Kim Auernheimer, CS Automotive, Brentwood, TN.Kim Auernheimer, AAM is the Co-Owner& Business Manager of CS Automotive in Brentwood, Tennessee. CS Automotive was opened in October of 2006 in the back of a warehouse and now they call a 6,400 square foot, 10-bay shop home. Prior to joining her husband Rob in the business on a full-time basis, Kim had a career in Commercial Real Estate and Property Management. In July of 2011, she stepped out from the background of the business and joined her husband in the venture of creating an industry-leading standout. Kim continuously seeks out training for her and her entire team and put the teachings to use. Her belief in industry education has been a large influence on how much success and growth they have had over the last few years. She has a passion to improve the reputation of the Automotive Repair industry working alongside other shop owners and industry leaders to improve the overall experience of the customer from the moment they make that first call to the shop until they drive their car off the lot instilling transparency and developing trust during the entire process. In 2017, she obtained her Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. This is a result of 120-credit hours of coursework in several core competencies including leadership, marketing, customer relations, accounting, and several other areas of automotive repair business management.Listen to Kim’s Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=kim+auernheimer (HERE).

Becki McGinnis, Autovantage Service Center, Auburn, CA. Becki is the Co-owner of Autovantage Service Center. Autovantage Service Center opened in June of 2008 in a 3,000 sq foot space.  In April2018 they were able to purchase and moved the business into an 11,000 sq foot building.  Currently, they have 2 Service Advisors, a Customer Care Coordinator, Lot Porter& 4 Technicians.  Last year (2020) their sales were at $1.3 Million and this year (2021) they are on track to hit $1.6 Million.  Becki’s current role is as an active supporting member in the office while also performing all of the back-office needs. Finding a balance between work and personal life has been a struggle.  Becki’s greatest joys in life are being married to Bryan for the past 24 years and raising three amazing kids.  This is why she is planning to take on the world to offer them more than she had as a child.  Since joining Shop Fix Academy Pro Group last July she has never felt as empowered as before and is ready to be of service to other women in this industry.

Tina Erickson, Ken’s Auto Service, Aurora, CO. In 1993 Tina’s mom and stepdad purchased a Napa Auto Care branded 14 bay shop in Sheridan, Colorado. In August 1998 she met and later married their Master Technician and shop manager Ken Erickson. In May 2002 Tina and Ken rented their first shop in an industrial area nearby. They grew rapidly into 8 bays, with 3 techs. She helped with the marketing and bookkeeping while being a mom and still working as a dental assistant and later practice manager. On October 22, 2012 Ken was diagnosed with kidney cancer and passed away in Feb. 2014. Tina left her career as a dental assistant to become the sole owner of Ken’s Auto Service. She later joined the Napa Business Development Group for Denver. Tina is on the Advisory Board for Automotive Repair and Career Mentoring at the Pickens Technician College in Aurora, CO.Key Talking Points



Growth takes change.  Without growth, you will become stagnant and in this era of the aftermarket, probably die. Kim Auernheimer- changing point of sale system. Things to ask yourself: Is it the right decision for business for you and/or your staff? Is it the right time? (It will never be the right time) How do you know when you definitely have all the information to make the right decision? Or do you just take the leap without even looking? Get buy-in from...

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