Single Dad Opens a Repair Shop - His Story
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- This is the story of how and why our shop was founded. We hope this inspires those of you who not only have opened a shop, but are striving to open any business so you can spend more time with your family. It’s been 27 years since our shop was opened and it was really cool looking back at the highlights and the rollercoaster ride! Enjoy!
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I consider it an honor to be a long-term employee here! I have learned more in the last 8 years than I have in my entire career. I can vouch for both of these guys that they are legit and sincere and the things that they say in the practices that they do. The professor under sells himself with his knowledge I can assure you!
Lucky guy
It shows!
Keep diggin and turning out quality repair packages!
Thank you for running an ethical business and caring about your customers. You are an encouragement to all of us.
Sherwood, you are one of the most caring and down to earth guys in this industry. I felt every word you and your son spoke. Your passion for diagnostics comes through in every video. God bless you. I'm honored to know you.
Hey Joe, thanks so much! I really appreciate you!!!
Hi Joe! Miss your videos! I hope you're doing good! God bless you!
@@peters1821 I miss going them as well. Thanks so much.
I love to hear stories like this where someone is “self made” and parents didn’t just hand them the keys to a business. “You can’t skip the struggle” to be truly successful.
Great Phrase. I’m going to keep this.
Well said and so true
The edit between 7:14 and 7:15 says it all Sherwood. Sorry to hone in on that because you edited it for a reason, but it speaks volumes about where your heart is and how much you've put into this for your family. You deserve every success and for your kindness and professionalism.
So true. When you put family first, you learn that treating people with respect is paramount.
Sr., your a humble man. I'm 71 & see you run a great business. Word of mouth has helped your business by treating ppl well. A great story & thanks for sharing it with us.👍
Single father while starting out on your own? My wife and I have a 1 year old and man, are we tired. You’re an inspiration man, keep doing great things. I’m in Savannah, maybe I’ll come across your shop one day
I know this video is from over a year ago but Soichiro Honda (founder of Honda) once said…”Success is 99% failure”. His journey was also not easy so don’t feel bad if you weren’t a good employer, business owner, etc. It takes time to master everything.
Like most of us who started up as techs and turned into shop owners. The pressures of being a father or mother, to always put food on our kids plates and keep the lights on, pushes you to another level. We all are glad to hear your story guys. Very motivating
Great story about perseverance!
I too began working on cars when I was 13/14 years old. That was 60 years ago and I still love the work. Although what put food on the family table was my career in designing and maintaining large-scale computer systems, maintaining the family cars was my nighttime and weekend job. Just this past week I replaced the brake pads and rotors on our 2015 Forester along with replacing the serpentine belt, tensioner, and pulley. As for oil changes, I let the local shop do the work as part of the state inspection because they don't make money on the inspections and he has a family to feed as well. When I get to Savannah, I'll be sure to swing by to say 'hello' and thank you for all that you do in the videos as well as what you do for your clients. You guys are the real deal!
I'm blessed to work for a shop like yours, specialist shop, family owned, with a massive reputation of good service. Started as cleanup, now diagnostician, the family allowed all my mistakes as long as I brought more to the table on the next one. A shop like yours and the one I'm in is a godsend. I'm happy for you and your success. The most important thing I see in a business like this is leading people, I've seen it at my own- where you're not good at one thing so you are placed into another. Everyone wins, you stay happy, you're not given up on, and you produce a lot stronger in another area of the shop. I see you did that with your son and that's the mark of a true leader. Other places won't explore a persons other talents. One person we had (passed away) was just awful at R&R, but somehow ended up being so good at interior work and detailing we kept him as that and he made some of the ugliest cars look beautiful and did the dash removals nobody wanted to do without breaking a single item- and when he did the way he'd repair it left us all in awe.
Really interesting hearing where you guys started from compared to where you are now.
My hat is off to you sir and your son for staying the course and supporting each other. I am a single dad myself , my son and I are not close at all so stories like this make my day. Thank you
I find it very interesting to meet professionals who somehow find time to post videos, all the while operating a working shop. For a few years after completing training one can get away with using the skill set you learned, but all the best find a way to constantly upgrade their skill set. This is a great story, love the family business angle.
It would be really nice if you could talk about getting started my son wants me to open a shop your son seems to have his goals set for him that's great God Bless
We could do some videos on that. Do you have any specific questions we could answer in a video to help you?
Great thing here is just because you’re not strong in one area doesn’t mean you can’t excel in another area of a business. More business owners need to understand this.
Great content My life story is almost an exact copy. Divorce business colapse shops that rained inside harder than out. I added heart failure and more sons just to up the challange!,We are through to the other side but the challanges took their toll. Your story brings tears to my eyes because when your in the thick of the battle you cant reflect on where youve been Reading your story makes me reflect on mine Cheers to the survivors!
I would go to my dad's for the summer and work in the warehouse when I was like 10-12yo. They would pay me $150 petty cash. But I remember the closet they kept the sodas in and the vending machine key when I wanted a cold one. Haven't spoken to him since 2008, but somehow those are pleasant memories for me.
Awesome. I'm a 25year struggling shop owner and now is when things are looking a bit better all because I changed my attitude it was a 360. Your story hit home for me I was feeling like a failure till I saw your video. Automotive isn't the easiest line of work at times it's midnight and I'm still at it making sure cars get done so the following day isn't so stressful cars that don't get done that for one reason or another pile up on top of what's on the schedule the following day. Thanks you're awesome might sound dumb but not to me your story gives me hope honestly!🤝
Great story. I’ve been a tech since 1984 and I’m currently training my last apprentice. I just had him watch your A/C basics videos (thank you for those), the skills that I have learned over my now 39 years have allowed my wife and I to live comfortably and raise two kids here in San Luis Obispo California. Unfortunately shops are closing down due to the mechanic shortage,how cool that you guys found good techs treat them well and they will stay because some other shop is actively looking to take them away.
Excellent story! 5 Star ⭐️ operation! Can’t wait to meet you guys! 👍🇺🇸😎
I've been searching for something genuine like this, like where I started, where it really is about helping people and doing a good job. you should open a shop in Tennessee.
Your videos are great. It’s nice to know that a tech can become a successful business owner. I hope to one day own my own shop as well!
Hope I can find a shop with the same integrity y'all display on YT
Do you know how many times Alexander Graham Bell failed? Many, many, many, MANY times! The best discoveries are found through failure. You are just like Mr. Bell in that you have reached success due to always learning and not giving up. May God continue to bless you!
So ….. I call myself customer zero… though I am sure I wasn’t. I had an 1982 Ford T-Bird that overheated and needed a head job. I couldn’t afford to pay for it (thru local shops). Sherwood hit me up later that same day and did the job in his back yard under a tarp for a more than reasonable fee. Car ran awesome til I sold it. Sherwood still does all our extensive repairs and tires.
That was over forty years ago… This family and company still works on our family cars when needed.
Carry on gentlemen.!!🇺🇸🙏😎
I need my helicopter serviced.!!😉🤣🤣
What a Fantastic You Tube Channel ! You all give back to the whole world of automotive needs and maintenance. Thank you ALL ! This Channel is SO Informative and interesting!
i as a viewer haven't watched your channel very long but do think i have watched them all. when i ask a question you always respond that means more than you will ever know. you always say that you will be glad to help any of us any way you can and i believe that thanks so much for the time and effort you go to to explain and try to help us who want to learn thanks again
man this is a touching story sherwood is the man... cats and the credle used to get my dad tooo
I am a tech in sioux falls, sd. And love watching your videos along with daves auto. You both seem very genuine and love fixing cars the right way. I have been a tech most of my life and never went to school. Learned on my own. So when you all say verify the repair. Its all great. But im uneducated about test proceedures ect ect. I feel im a good tech but with proper training i could be a great tech. Any way keep up the vids. And the educational parts
Well done guys. Love it. Persistence pays off. Keep up the fantastic work.
This gives me confidence I'll be able to open and run my own shop one day. 12 years in as a tech so far. Still working for someone else right now, but I'm more and more confident thanks to guys like yall showing what's going on by uploading these to youtube.
That was an awesome story I can relate to being a single dad trying to make things work I know how hard it can be I opened JC MOBILE AUTO CARE I'm trying to be able to get into my own shop eventually
I love your story. I started my business 6 years ago from scratch working at my house with a ⛺️ on the side of my house on the gravel making a lot of mistakes now I'm in 2 1/2 bay shop away from the rain, snow and heat. I would like to talk to you guys and learn more from you if that's possible I'm still struggle with some things that I don't see the way out I think learning from people like you is one of the best ways to learn something in life, thank you for sharing your experiences.
I am new to the channel. This is an awesome story! I have been doing some catch-up here and there.
I drilled down on those communities y'all serve. Roughly 20k population each location according to wiki.
I would have to say that available clients are sparse. To actually make it and grow. Is a testimony to fortitude and perseverance.
I am glad for your success and hope it continues.
We need more Mechanics like you man it’s a blessing
I wish you guys had a shop down here in St. John’s County, FL. This area is booming and we could sure use an Auto Repair Shop like Royalty down here.
Love watching your content. Thanks for sharing your journey.. keep on posting
The most brilliant mechanic out there! I have learned so much!!
Thank you for sharing your life experiences and what you been through, all the ups and downs and all the challenges that life threw at you. Also its great to finally reveal the man behind the camera who does an outstanding job. Buying the buildings was definitely a smart thing to do. Looking forward to see more videos from you guys. Shoutout to your great employees as well.
Good luck with opening the third location soon
Love to hear humble beginnings of shops, im a well rounded great tech, in my town of P.R people said im the best,but as a shop owner i suck,by same year as you in the 90's i struggle as a shop owner, but never find my way, i keep working for others and doing automotive side jobs still today. If you open a shop near to central Florida i will gladly be part of your team.
Hi guys,
This was helpful. Suggestion: on your channel, set up a play list. Shop talk, diagnosing, break it into systems like suspensions etc. It"'ll be easier to use as a resource channel for your viewers and you get more YT hits and your channel will grow. It's a win win situation. Viewers get frustrated if they have to hunt for a solution and it's all jumbled up on one page. Also your titles need to tell them in short order what solutions can be found or it's a general topic on off the wall things and maybe add in humor or how preventive maintenance pays off. Highlight who has the best car that has been well kept up. Do a customer engagement section. Like your channel and see. growth potential Best of luck.
Great advice! I watched 1-5 and 8 of buying a used car. I cannot seem to find 6 or 7.
I really apreciate your testimony. I'm writing from France. I love fixing and taking care of my cars specially when a lot of professionals don't have the right mindset. Last thing i want to say is : blessed people alway go through hard times and challenges. God bless you both.
Hi guys! It was amazing to watch and listen to you guys! I'm happy that I found this channel! Good to know that there are still people out there doing this not only for the money! God bless you guys!
As I have come to find out, I drive by your kingsland shop every day. Whenever you guys are open, there is usually something in every bay being worked on. Also, the people around town are generally pretty happy with the work you've done on their cars. I sure hope to see you guys stick around for a while.
A great story of hard work, tenacity, being prepared to learn and look for opportunities.
This was ur best video thank u I'm a single father one hoist shop an my oldest son is in a wheelchair so my shop has to make it. Again great video thank you
Hey you guys are great love your story been a master tech for 37 years family first !!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you professor. Keep on doing this lovely work for us.
So glad to see you guy's😍
A very nice success story. May your business continue to grow and provide a quality shop for vehicle repairs.
You eventually get into fixing cars the niche is their!! Interesting to hear how everything started from beginning to end UA-cam is another great source for income and getting your name out their
Thanks for sharing your story. Really enjoy the content and knowledge you share
I found you on tik tok and followed you to UA-cam. I am not mechanically inclined but am looking for any and all info i can find on purchasing a used car. It's nerve-wracking!
Anyway, I have enjoyed many of your videos today. I like your origin story, how many times you chose to learn from failing and just kept on. Thank you for sharing your stories, advice, knowledge, and personalities. Ive learned some things today.
The story of successful people is always 1) keep pushing, don’t give up, and 2) learn from everything that happens. And in my experience #2 is the most important of all - keep learning from everyone and everything around you. There isn’t an experience in life or a person in it you can’t learn something very valuable from.
Amazing journey in life as well as in the learning aspects of obtaining the shops you have ventured into! Your ethics for your shop household of customers and employees beats true with my heart. Thanks for your very interesting story.
I love you're videos guy's 💪
Another excellent video
Love your story! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. You remind me a lot of my Dad, he was an Auto Bodyman and he shared his knowledge with others to help them.
First of all, I must commend you for being a great father! I know that song really well, and it is so true. You worked very hard and stuck with it in order to start your very own shop. It looks like God was with you and blessed you. Cheers!
Where did you get your extensive automotive knowledge from Wizard? Any particular training center? Or just self taught over your years of experience. You scope knowledge is amazing. Love those videos.
A lot I learned from doing, especially early in my carrer. I've also been blessed to have meet and become friends with some of the smartest people in this industry. I've gone to as many training classes as possible, and still do, and this helped me get better and better. I teach know and that has helped me learn even more because I have to make sure I can teach each subject in a way so that different people can learn it. I found out quickly that we all think in little different ways so it's been fun figuring out how to present material from direct viewpoints. And I've had some great students so it been very fun! Thanks for the question!!!
Great Vlog.
What a great story! PLEASE do the video on your processes and how you take care of your employees. As a green shop owner, I would really want to learn from your experience. Thank you for all your content!
Fantastic video guys. Really respect the dedication you've put in to get to where y'all are! Praying for your continued success and hope I can see it through documentation. If you ever want to open a TX location, I'd be honored to work with you! Much love and blessings!
Awesome story. I would definitely love to hear the principles of how to run a shop. The do’s and don’ts, trials and error. You guys are awesome!!!
Great story,loved to hear about your journey!
Love your mission statement. Keep up the great work,Lester
Thank you for sharing. Watching your videos and hearing your story, if I lived in your area I would trust you with my vehicles.
Awesome story and what timing this comes at. I am taking steps to start my own business and this weekend in fact I’ll be attending World Pac Chris Cotton business class. Like you mentioned in your early days not knowing the numbers and I can say I need to understand the basics and how that work in junction with one another.
fantastic father and son.
I found you guys on tiktok and more recently here. I really enjoy the content and the quality of work with explanation. Thanks
I really enjoy your videos and your story! I wish you great success and glad the UA-cam thing is working out as well.
Sir, I would love to be a part of your team. You said you started to become a good leader and that really stood out. I believe a good place to be in is the place that has good leaders. I feel that you are a fantastic leader. I hope to meet you someday. Would love to see how car gets checked in and stuff.
Been watching for a while here from Minnesota and incredibly glad you guys posted this video - working toward that goal of opening up my own shop. Incredible story, I love hearing this story after discovering yall!! Best pieces of advice for someone wanting to open their own shop?? Things such as equipment, advertisement, learning curves? Took some solid notes from the video and more curious on any after-thoughts. Many thanks and keep uploading the tremendous content!!
Some simple things: In our shops the mindset everyone has is "What am I here to do? Answer; Make people's lives easier.". And we mean everyone, of course clients but also each others' and our vendors too.
Next thing, when you make a mistake own it. We make mistake all the time but we never charge the client for it. This is a big one. It can hurt but you have to do it. And tell the client, they will understand and appreciate you even more for not charging them for something they didn't need.
Final thing: charge appropriately. You have to know your market and you have to offer a level of service commensurate with what you charge. You can't charge Ritz Carlton prices and give Motel 6 service, but if you do the extras you should accordingly. There is nothing wrong with profit. We have to make it. Just don't let profit be your only motivation. Hth.
Sherwood, you sound like a solid guy.
Thanks guys! Love to learn more about the business side of the shop. I’m looking to buy a shop out here in the west and I’m a literal sponge for knowledge. I also share the same business ethics you all have. Thanks for sharing your story. I’d love to hear more.
Great video and an amazing story. Very Inspirational! Keep up the great work.
Regards from Melbourne Australia.
Thank you for taking the time out and sharing. I appreciate your technical knowledge and indepth step by step guide of do's and don'ts when fixing one's vehicle. I have a 4th gen 4runner V6 4x4, that has vibration when braking quickly. Wondering if it's drums (I never surfaced) or maybe new brake pads. Anyways thank you and glad to see your sons involved voluntarily 😊
Awesome & genuine video. God bless you both and your business.
You run the same sort of business Dave Long does in Kansas (Omega Garage) and the two brothers who own my local independent Audi/VW shop do.
Great story! Thank you for sharing. Love your videos keep them coming. 👍
Thank you for sharing...
Good story!
What a great video! I wish you the best! Thank You! ! ! !
Thanks for sharing your experiences!!
Awesome ....Thanks for sharing...
everything is great but the son said excellent point too
take care whether parts stores employees and clients
This is an awesome story.
Inspiring sir !
Thanks for posting. Sherwood question in your opinion are the techs coming out of trade school lacking in applied theory of electronics? Oh congrats on all that you have achieved.
Great guys!! Exelent shop!!
I have seen a few of your "shorts" honestly I really don't care for. Not against you folks, Besides that I seen this video pop up in my feed and watched it. That's totally awesome how you folks started from the bottom. I'd say I'm kinda in the same boat lol. I have been working on small engines and cars since I was 5...yes I'm not bsing, if my mother and father was still alive they would have already told ya. Anyways, I have been repairing various mechanical things for about 35yrs now and damn good at it. I have my own 1 bay shop at my house that's going in 3 yrs now. I work full time at a small business small engine, lawn equipment shop as well. My shop is not advertised anyway, I have developed a small client base over the yrs. Nothing fancy just some extra money to help pay my son's medical expenses etc. I definitely know what its like to get off the ground, it's a struggle for sure. I have yet to move forward to the rank you fella's are currently due to many reasons. But I definitely applaud you for tour successful journey so far! I Subbed to your channel after this. Looking forward to see what your success has taken you and hope to learn a thing or two. Your 110% absolutely correct as in it falls down to taking care of your employees, vendors, and customers. EVC is what I have always went by, reasoning is with out the employees to make the diagnostics and repairs correctly as humanly possible you have no need for the rest. Take care of them 1st, Secondly take care of the vendors because without them you can't take care of the customers and/or employees. It's always the customer comes 1st!! No.. in reality if you cant take care of yourself or employees, you can't take care of the customer! And as a customer you need to realize if the repair man isn't available...well your S.O.L. Yes the customer comes 1st on a different level, but without the level of you, its never gonna happen successfully. Thanks for sharing with us.
Interesting story and thanks for sharing. How did you come by the name of the business and who wrote the mission statement?
Do you track how many callbacks each tech has during the year?
Great Story, thank you kindly for sharing! Is in person training offered by the Professor? I'm a tech in Jacksonville.
My story is a lot like this so far.
This is what I’d like to do because I honestly hate working for other people.
Good stuff
Love this!!
Great attitude makes a huge impact on being successful, I wonder, would you guys hire THE FLAT RATE MASTER? I understand he's looking for a job.