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In order to get acquainted and and help fellow community members, please share: 1. The name and location of your shop. 2. Your biggest frustration with finding techs. 3. How you found your last tech.

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Chris Lawson

Jan '23 in

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THE ULTIMATE TECHNICIAN AD CHECKLIST

Use this proven checklist to create help wanted ads that grab attention, make your shop stand out and generate a consistent flow of applications on demand.

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Chris Lawson

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🎉 HOW TO GET THE MOST VALUE FROM THIS GROUP 🎉

Our mission is to provide proven templates, strategies, training and top-level networking that help independent auto repair shops hire quality staff faster. ⚡ ⁣ 🙌 We are thrilled to have you here! 🙌 We don't want you to end up with a business that's unprofitable or stuck because you can't find good quality staff and it’s why we created this community.⁣ 💪 It’s time to get after it! 💪⁣ Over time, we will share with this community, everything we do on a day-to-day basis to generate 300 - 500 applications per week from high-quality technicians, service advisors, managers and every other staff position. These tools, strategies and techniques have allowed us on average to help over 100 shops per year to find good technicians and many other high-culture employees. We want to share everything we have learned and are currently implementing with you but more importantly, we want you to share what's working for you with the group! 🚀 [STEP 1] GETTING STARTED The best place to start is by downloading THE ULTIMATE TECHNICIAN AD CHECKLIST and following it each time you write a new ad for techs. You can find it here — https://www.skool.com/technician-find-8752/the-ultimate-technician-ad-checklist?p=b1f805e9 🚀 [STEP 2] PAY IT FORWARD There's 1 thing we ask of you since you’re new here to this community… Invite 3 fellow shop owners. That’s it. 👊 Send them this link to join our community 👉 https://www.skool.com/technician-find-8752?invite=75f4593ab2fe414e94bf8369b004efb4 This community is dedicated to taking the pain out of finding high-quality employees so you can build a high performance team and grow your business without limits… We share everything from: ✅ How to properly craft an irresistible help wanted ad that attracts high-quality employees

Miranda Schwan

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Start Meaningful Conversations with Technicians

You already know: The best technicians aren’t spending hours scrolling job boards—they’re already working. So how do you connect with them? It starts with making your ad a conversation starter, not a chore. 1. Remove the Friction If your ad requires a resume upfront, you’re likely losing great candidates who don’t have the time to polish one. Instead, invite them to reach out with a quick text or a simple phone call. Keep it casual and easy to engage. 2. Address Their Pain Points Long hours? Toxic environments? Lack of growth? Speak directly to the challenges they’re facing and offer solutions. Acknowledge their struggles to show you understand and care about what matters most to them. 3. Be Ready to Listen When techs respond, don’t just pitch the job—listen. Ask them about their goals, concerns, and what they’re looking for in their next role. Building this rapport early sets the tone for a strong, trust-filled relationship. When your ad feels like an invitation instead of an application, you stand out. By making it easy to connect and showing you understand their needs, you’re more likely to attract top techs who are open to the right opportunity. What’s one way you’ve made your hiring process more approachable? Share below!

Miranda Schwan

4d ago in

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Crafting Job Ads: The 5 Essentials for Connecting with Candidates

A great job ad isn’t about listing your shop’s awards or history—it’s about connecting with candidates and showing them what working with you can do for their career. Here are the five essentials every job ad needs to stand out: 1. Strong Headline Your headline should grab attention and make candidates want to read more. Think: • “Tired of Working Weekends? Join Our Team!” • “Top Pay, Modern Tools, and a Team That Has Your Back!” 2. Pain-Focused Intro Acknowledge the struggles techs face, like long hours or toxic environments, and position your shop as the solution. Speak directly to their experience to build trust and interest. 3. Benefit-Packed Body Copy Don’t waste space on fluff. Highlight the benefits that matter to techs, like: • Competitive pay and benefits • Flexible scheduling • Growth opportunities and training programs • Positive, team-oriented culture 4. Smooth Close Wrap up by reinforcing your shop’s unique value. For example: “We’re not just looking for another tech—we’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.” 5. Easy Call to Action Make it simple for candidates to apply. Provide clear next steps, like: “Click ‘Apply Now’ to take the first step toward a better career,” or “Call us directly to schedule a quick chat about this opportunity.” When job ads focus on the transformation a candidate will experience—not just the job itself—you create an ad that’s personal, relatable, and irresistible. What’s one benefit your shop offers that techs love? Share it in the comments! 👇