Ep 27 - Brian Stolpa | We Get Heated Over Flat Rate vs Salary

Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Click/touch the sponsor name for more info.TekmetricTurnkey Marketing Detect AutoToday, Mike Allen and Bryan Pollock are joined by Brian Stolpa, owner of Brian’s Motor Works Euro shop. They talk challenges of hiring—especially the decision between training an apprentice versus bringing in an experienced tech—and the realities of scaling a shop in today’s market. And yes, things get heated at the end when Mike brings up flat rate vs salary. Who's right? We may never know. But Bryan thinks Mike is wrong. We'll leave it there.00:00 How Often Do You Buy Socks?08:32 Hiring Strategies for Small Businesses15:51 From NASCAR Aspirations to Mechanic19:18 "Training Challenges in Skilled Labor"24:42 "Finding the Right Team Fit"27:58 Kids Dream of YouTube Fame36:38 "Leasing vs. Owning Cars"41:32 "Successful Implementation at Raleigh Shops"43:34 Effective Communication with Customers50:18 Flat Rate vs. Salary Risks56:54 Unpaid Work Dilemmas01:02:32 Post-COVID Job Shift Dynamics