Mike Bennett has been in the industry since 1985. He is an ASE Master Tech who has worked for GM as Technician, Shop Foreman, Service Manager and Service Director for 2 locations.

Mike bought his current shop, Mike’s Kars, in Gettysburg, PA in 1999. It is a a four-bay shop with 3 technicians. In 2011, he became a full-time coach with Automotive Training Institute helping shop owner’s to re-engineer and grow their businesses. Mike Bennett’s previous episodes HERE.

Key Talking Points

• Coaching CEO’s to their next level- changing focus, being director of “what’s next?” Developing knowledge and skillset of true CEO mindset. Operate effectively in the position.
• Getting outside perspective from different industries
• Glass ceiling- going beyond being a shop owner and day to day operations
• Growth-minded individuals- if you’re willing to grow, growth will occur. Are you willing to put in the work?
• Growth of business only moves as fast as the leader goes
• Necessary qualification- position within the business, what is their level of involvement? Do they have solid organization below them? Second in command (COO)?
• 20 groups define peer networking
• Changes in the industry- increased professionalism and training
• Pandemic accelerated timeline for businesses to rise and the businesses that don’t adapt for change to fall.
• Succession- hot topic and reality of mortality in the working world. What does your legacy/succession look like? Sell to fund retirement?
• Thanks to Mike Bennett for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
• Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page, highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library HERE. Leaders are readers.
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