In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock delves into the red flags encountered during the hiring process. He is joined by auto repair shop owners Jen, Mark, and Chris, who share their experiences and strategies for vetting potential employees. Topics discussed include the importance of team culture, the impact of the mechanic shortage, effective interview processes, and the growing trend of younger generations preferring text communication over phone calls. The episode also touches upon the potential use of video marketing to showcase shop culture and suggestions for future podcast topics like employee benefits and the integrity of the auto industry.00:00 Welcome to the Garage Grit Podcast00:30 Introduction to Today's Topic: Hiring Red Flags01:03 Meet the Guests: Jen, Mark, and Chris01:12 Jen's Shop: Small Garage Dynamics01:51 Mark's Shop: Courtesy Cars and Business Expansion05:01 Chris's Shop: Unique Setup and Collaboration07:39 Hiring Practices and Challenges16:39 Red Flags in Hiring: Real Stories and Experiences26:44 Generational Differences in the Workforce34:12 Chris's Formal Hiring Process35:21 Casual Interview Conversations35:45 Customer Feedback and Comments37:14 Staff-Only Interviews39:00 Final Interview and Job Offer40:02 Shop Operations and Efficiency43:22 Hiring and Team Dynamics57:08 Firing Process and Challenges01:01:00 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics

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