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"You’re Losing Techs Before You Even Talk to Them" — Technician Find | GGP #096

Most shop owners don’t have a hiring problem—they have a visibility problem. When the right technicians never see your shop, never feel your culture, and never hear your story, you’re already losing before the first conversation even happens.Chris Lawson works with auto repair and diesel shops across the U.S., helping them rethink how recruiting actually works. Instead of reacting when bays go empty, the most successful shops build systems that attract talent consistently—long before they need it.The real gap isn’t a lack of technicians—it’s a lack of process. Shops often rely on urgency, gut…

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