Darin Damron, SE Regional Vice President at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, is back to share what he’s seeing from the highest-performing shops. He highlights the common traits these shops share—like their commitment to continuous learning, focus on hiring and keeping the right people, and putting people first. Darin also covers valuable training resources and materials every shop owner and manager should have on their radar.
Shop Owner & Manager Training Resources:
- Jasper Shop Owner Success Series by Elite Worldwide
- The Cross-Check Method by Aaron Clements
- Southern Automotive Service Association’s Pit Stop Power Boost Class
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Show Notes
About Our Guest
Darin Damron
SE Regional Vice President, Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Darin.Damron@jasperengines.com
Sponsor
Jasper Engines & Transmissions
About Our Host
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
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