Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Collins, Shop Foreman at Braman Miami, to discuss life as a Master Technician, his journey rising through the ranks of a dealership shop, strategies for retaining technician talent, the real pay ranges technicians can achieve and much more.

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Topics:

03:13 : What is the BMW STEP Program about?

05:24 : What are the differences between Independent and OEM Certifications?

10:06 : What does the future hold for automotive careers?

14:00 : How do compensation and career growth relate in the automotive industry?

20:31 : How does shop culture impact teamwork?

21:34 : How can teamwork be incentivized in the workplace?

23:33 : What role does leadership play in successful operations?

25:02 : What are the pathways to becoming a Service Director?

34:47 : What are the challenges and solutions in the automotive industry?

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