Career Growth

Mackenna Herr • May 4, 2022

Career Growth: from Technician to CEO

How can a technician grow into management and executive leadership?


There are three key positions within every shop. If you try to do all three simultaneously, you will fail. How does a successful shop owner make the transition from wrenching to management to CEO? Join us as we discuss the mindset and obstacles facing each and every shop owner as they venture into uncharted territories.


Dave Kusa from Autotrend Diagnostics and John Eppstein from John's Automotive Care will be discussing career paths and opportunities. Join us as we talk about these true-life examples of how employees can grow into leaders. 


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