Episode 187 - Tom Schearer on Awards, Diversity, and Operational Improvements

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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Tom Schearer from the Ratchet and Wrench Management Conference. Tom discusses his concerns about preparing a speech for his award and how to keep it concise. Both hosts share their perspectives on fostering authentic customer interactions amidst the challenges of running a shop.

00:00 Big developments; staff managing shop independently now.
07:26 Daily evaluations disrupt technicians' workflow and efficiency.
12:38 Tech frustrations with non-technical aspects of work.
16:54 Working with Cecil; prioritizing tasks for shop projects.
21:33 Women listen and care differently than men.
28:18 Prioritize critical issues; non-critical can wait.
35:01 Reached a plateau; uncertain of next steps.
40:18 Burnout led to losing multi-million dollar contract.
46:40 I rush tasks when nervous, causing issues.
51:08 Planning retirement, traveling, visiting shops with Christy.
54:25 Confronted a suspicious follower in a crowd.
01:01:10 Branson Landing: river, bluffs, restaurants, tourist attractions.