Does Being Open 7 Days a Week Actually Make Your Shop Better? with Aniz Lavji - Ep. 177 Pt. 2

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff and Aniz talk about shop schedules, training, shop culture, and the value of finding the right people in the automotive industry. They discuss why seven day operations are not the right fit for every shop, how technicians should be part of scheduling decisions, and why events like ASTA can provide valuable training, networking, and lasting connections.The conversation also covers customer service, improving shop processes, budgeting for training, raising rates, investing in your team, and making more time for family.Timestamps:00:00 Seven Days Debate00:48 Why ASTA Is Worth It03:08 Canada Training Gap06:48 This Year’s ASTA Goals08:51 Finding Your People11:30 Culture and Hiring Right12:46 Service Value in Details14:25 Tire Season Efficiency17:08 Training Pays Dividends19:46 Shop Hours and Team Buy In24:13 Time, Family, and Balance26:13 Wealth Versus Regrets27:03 Work Addiction Warning Signs28:47 Generational Wealth Pitfalls30:23 Teaching Kids Money32:17 Nurture Business With Training33:49 Events That Change Lives37:11 Stop Going It Alone38:44 Budgeting for Training Trips40:16 Raise Rates and Value Labor43:31 Give Back and Connect46:10 Their Podcast and Community47:54 Final Push and Thanks Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232