I paid for shop coaching and I'm still stuck. Is it time to sell?
Coaching helps a lot of owners. But sometimes the honest answer is that you're done carrying the shop, not that you need one more program. Both are fine. Just be honest about which one it is.
If this sounds like youYou've done the coaching, the seminars and the software. Some things got better, but you're still working too much and worrying more.
What you can do.
Try one more fix with a clear deadline
Pick one problem, give it 90 days, and measure it.
Bring in a manager and step back
It costs money, but it can give you your time back.
Sell the shop, the building or both
Hand it to someone who'll run it and take care of your people.
What to watch for.
- Write down what you actually want your week to look like.
- Check whether the problem is the shop or how tired you are.
- Don't let one bad month make the decision for you.
Owner to owner, and it stays private.
James spent about ten years coaching shop owners before Lotus started buying them. He knows the difference between a shop that needs a fix and an owner who's ready to move on, and he'll tell you plainly.
James StephensonLotus, Massachusetts and Connecticut
Quick answers.
Is selling giving up?
No. Handing a good shop to someone who'll keep it going is a real accomplishment.
Can I talk to James even if I'm not sure?
Yes. Plenty of conversations start with "I'm not sure."
Thinking about what comes next for your shop or building?
Tell James a little about it. Only James reads it, and the conversation stays private. No pressure, no broker and no mailing list.