Car Dealership Guy Podcast Life As A Master Auto Technician: Myths, Misconceptions & Compensation Revealed | Bryan Collins, Shop Foreman at Braman Miami
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Collins, Shop Foreman at Braman Miami, to discuss life as a Master Technician, his journey rising through the ranks of a dealership shop, strategies for retaining technician talent, the real pay ranges technicians can achieve and much more.
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Topics:
03:13: What is the BMW STEP Program about?
05:24: What are the differences between Independent and OEM Certifications?
10:06: What does the future hold for automotive careers?
14:00: How do compensation and career growth relate in the automotive industry?
20:31: How does shop culture impact teamwork?
21:34: How can teamwork be incentivized in the workplace?
23:33: What role does leadership play in successful operations?
25:02: What are the pathways to becoming a Service Director?
34:47: What are the challenges and solutions in the automotive industry?
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