Milwaukee Pipeline Series: Transitioning From Technician to Shop Owner
About this episode
Chris from Enright Automotive shares his journey from technician to shop owner, highlighting the frustrations that motivated his leap into ownership. He discusses the challenges of starting a shop during the pandemic, the importance of culture and communication in retaining technicians, and the need for transparency with customers about pricing and parts. Chris emphasizes learning business numbers, valuing quality work, and using social media to educate clients. He also touches on the evolving industry culture, technician health, and balancing social media with running a shop.
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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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Chris Enright, Enright Automotive, [email protected]
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