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How Brandon Hardison Is Solving the Technician Shortage at Jim Ellis Automotive Group
In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Brandon Hardison, Executive Leader of Jim Ellis Automotive Group shares a powerful, real-world blueprint for solving one of the industry's biggest challenges: technician hiring and retention. With over 22 dealerships and a strong people-first philosophy, Brandon breaks down how proactive community engagement, partnerships with work-based learning programs, and internal development systems can transform a struggling hiring pipeline into a thriving talent engine. From visiting high schools and career fairs to creating dealership-hosted educational…
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