Promotive

06/18/2026

Privileged to join Limitless Leadership Podcast on this fantastic episode alongside Tekmetric's Amber (rockstar) where we talked all things Independent Shop Owners.

It’s hard running a shop. It’s hard finding techs. We get it. It’s hard- ask Sam! But we’re gonna figure it out together.

06/17/2026

"We're not playing with little domino pieces. We're playing with real people."

Sam Freeman said that at Tektonic 2026 and we want every shop owner to hear it.

Behind every open bay is a family counting on that shop to run. Behind every technician application is someone trying to find a place where they'll actually be respected and grown.

Promotive gets that. This episode shows it.

Full conversation with Sam and Tekmetric's Amber Wright on the Limitless Leadership Podcast — link below.

Hiring is the #1 challenge for independent shop owners — and it's n...

06/17/2026

Create a culture that’s fun and infectious!

When learning and laughing can live together- you’re doing something right. 🤝😂😭

We took ten hours to develop the team, develop the business, grow the people…. But we always save a little space for some fun!!

Love what you do and love who you do it with and it barely feels like work.

Culture matters…

Check in on us after day 3…. We may not be ok! 😉😉

06/15/2026

This!!

There are techs out there. That’s why we got into this business- to help those great techs find a great home!
It takes both sides to solve this equation, and Promotive to connect the dots!

06/11/2026

14 days. 10 interviews. 1 master tech hired.
Mike Allen thought he'd never need us. His shop had other plans.
gopromotive.com — we do the recruiting. You make the hire.

That's Promotive. 🔧
Link in bio → find your next tech

06/10/2026

"What do you love most about this industry?"

We asked a few shop owners and industry leaders, and their answers all pointed to the same thing:

People.

The customers we serve. The teams we build. The young technicians coming into the trade. The mentors who helped us get where we are today.

This industry changes lives every day—and that's exactly why supporting the next generation matters.

Every video submitted helped fund opportunities through the TTEF Scholarship Fund.

Why did you get in this industry? Why did you stay?

06/05/2026

Most shops go into technician interviews with the same three questions.

Experience? Certifications? When can you start?

That's not an interview. That's a formality.

The shops building strong, stable teams are asking questions that reveal how a tech thinks, communicates, handles pressure, and sees their future in the trade. And just as importantly, the questions you ask signal to the candidate what kind of shop you are.

Techs are evaluating you just as much as you're evaluating them. A thoughtful interview process is one of the most underrated retention tools you have.

We put together 10 questions every automotive shop should be asking and what each one actually tells you about the candidate.

🔗 https://gopromotive.com/interview-questions-for-automotive-shops/

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06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Brian Burris on celebrating 2 years with Promotive!

For the past two years, Brian has been helping automotive shop owners solve one of the industry's toughest challenges—finding and hiring great technicians.

What makes Brian successful isn't just recruiting experience. It's his deep understanding of the automotive industry, the challenges shops face, and what it takes to build high-performing teams.

🎥 Hear directly from Brian about why Promotive is different, how we partner with shop owners, and how our industry expertise helps connect shops with technicians who are the right fit for their team and culture.

When you're hiring, you need more than resumes—you need a partner who understands your business.

👇 Shop owners: What's the most important quality you look for when hiring a technician?

06/02/2026

⭐ Customer Spotlight ⭐

A huge thank you to Tiffany and the team at Lifetime Transmissions for the kind words!

At Promotive, we believe great hiring starts with understanding your business, your culture, and what success looks like for your team—not just filling an open position.

We're grateful for the opportunity to support shops like Lifetime Transmissions and help connect them with top talent.

❓ Shop owners and hiring managers: What do you need to see from a recruiting partner before you'd trust them with your hiring needs?

05/30/2026

Is your comp plan losing you candidates before they even say yes?

We just published a full breakdown of the flat rate vs. hourly debate: what the data actually shows, why the hybrid model is gaining serious traction, and what technicians are really asking for when they say they want "fair pay."

The Wrenchway 2026 Technician Report shows 43% of technicians now prefer an hourly + production bonus structure — the largest single-year shift ever recorded on this question. And the shops that aren't adapting are feeling it in turnover and open bays.

If you've had a tech leave or turn down an offer in the last 6 months, this one is worth a read.

🔗 gopromotive.com/flat-rate-vs-hourly-mechanic-pay