Join Brad Hurlock on the Garage Grit Podcast as he dives into the wild journey of Bahaa Elabbasi, owner of Crown Auto Repair and Collision in Sugarland, Texas. From a high school tire tech to building a multi-shop empire, a 25-truck towing company, and three used car dealerships, Bahaa spills the tea on how he turned a failing shop into a cash machine, dodged Groupon disasters, and never let failure stop him. Want to know how to scale YOUR auto shop? This Origin & Impact episode is packed with game-changing tips!🔑 Key Takeaways with Timestamps:[01:25] Bahaa introduces Crown Auto Repair: A 6-bay shop with auto repair and body work.[03:15] The towing empire: Managing 25 trucks for light and heavy-duty towing.[08:30] The hiring challenge: Why relying on gut instinct needs a backup plan.[13:36] Turning point: Revamping a failing shop with new processes.[18:39] Why diesel repair is a lucrative expansion opportunity.[36:39] Discipline from struggle: How Bahaa’s immigrant background shaped his mindset.[46:25] Groupon’s impact: How it brought customers but tanked Google reviews.[57:27] Rebranding to Crown Auto: Escaping low-price customers.[1:04:20] Advice for new shop owners: Embrace the auto industry’s endless opportunities.[1:12:36] Self-care for success: Hiring a trainer to avoid burnout.💬 Join the Conversation:Hop into the Garage Grit Community on Facebook to connect with other shop owners, share your story, and discuss the challenges and wins of running an auto repair business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forautorepairshopowners.📢 Want to Grow Your Shop?Struggling to get more customers or boost your Google reviews? Visit https://aashopmarketing.com to find out your shop’s weakest marketing link and get a custom plan to win more clients.🔔 Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for new Garage Grit Podcast episodes every Tuesday, including our monthly panel discussions with top shop owners.#AutoRepair #ShopOwner #GarageGrit #AutoShopMarketing #Entrepreneurship
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