Recorded live at Milwaukee Pipeline 2025, Chris Enright—Founder & Owner of Enright Automotive and content creator—shares his journey from technician to shop owner and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode, we dive into making the transition from tech to owner, the ROI of technician training, the power of clear communication, and more.
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
- Guest: Chris Enright, Enright Automotive, enrightauto@gmail.com
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