Erick Bock is the owner of Bock Auto in Amagansett, NY.

Facing an uncertain future can be a very daunting ordeal. Fear will always accompany you. Either you face it or you fold, you decide. Your decision can make or break you. Hear how Eric Bock ventured and faced his fears when he quit his secure job to open his own shop.

Erick is very passionate about cars and he dreamed he was going to own a shop one day. His dreams came true when he overcame his fears and started to face them head-on. We all know that fear is a huge wall to overcome. Listen to how Eric did it. Learn from it and maybe share this episode with a colleague who is also weighed down with the fear of making decisions and achieving your goals.

Key Talking Points:

• Renamed shop after purchasing it- 37 years in business
  • Word of mouth campaign- 13th generation in town
  • Commitment as a team as number one priority- family, employees, and customers
  • Treats every customer the same no matter status- relationship-based business model, do you know your customer? Kid’s names, family, hobbies
• Fear of leaving a current job with a steady paycheck and benefits
  • Erick was 9/11 dispatcher- left in April 2019, owned shop since September 2015
  • Passion was always automotive and being the owner of a shop 
  • Recognize your fear and have a plan to face them
  • Working toward being better leader- uses business coach, always wants to do the right thing no matter what
  • Keep in perspective what really matters in life

Resources:

• Thanks to Erick Bock for their contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
• Bock Auto Website HERE.
• Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library HERE. Leaders are readers.
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