Mr. Anthony (I'm keeping this to a formal basis), I've read through this thread in full and I'm not suprised your having a hard time finding an employee that is dedicated, passionate, skilled and truely wants to work in this industry - because you haven't had the opportunity to interview me.
As the former sole (for the most part) detailer to a body shop side of one of the leading Corvette dealerships in the Nation (PM if you want the dealership name) I understand your business is having growing pains and I believe I'm the employee to help you in the "field". My job's included tasks and required skills, such as wetsanding, D.A. and rotary buffing, compressed air tools (ie. Torandor, Foamers, Grinders - molding removers), use of eletric powerwasher, keeping paint booths, the shop and the work enviroment clean, and chef for our friday shop cook-outs. :drool:
The detailing industy has many companies all trying to find someone who fits or can be molded into what their company brings to the market. While each has there own priorites (production, quality) theres a fundamental ingredient that is required to produce and prosper a detailing business, one that your company has found - Dedication and pride in what you do. I have this pride and dedication, many others however, as your employee search continues, do not.
PS: While this is a genuine offer, I understand I'm in Illinois and your location in Tennesse, I offer you me, if you decide eventually to look outside your surrounding employee poll and hire an employee who doesn't cut corners, who's dedicated about an art and passion and who's willing to make this move to continue to help an growing business who's reputation is nothing but stellar and wants to grow along with the B&B Detailing. All great rewards, come from great challenges. This is a leap I'd be willing to take. PM for more 1on1.
Then they, I believe, have to have a passion and drive to continue in this field.
I agree with you Anthony. When I got out of high school I worked two jobs to pay for my local college (then transferred to a 4 year) I work at a State Park where I know my two boss's personal and their son's through high school. I love the fact there was this close knit group of employees and bossess who treated each other like family.
Make no mistake our bosses made it known who was the "Boss", but this didn't take away from the family atmosphere we all felt and loved. My job at the dealership was the same, expect no friends I grow up with, only friends I also considered family who truley where passionate and dedicated to what they did. Both these place where greatest places I've ever worked and sounds like you have just an amazing place to call "work" :xyxthumbs:
On the other hand, the best scenario is him becoming your Padawan, starting a business of his own (in some other place or sharing the market with you), and you will be proud of his success.
but really, i hope you find someone good!
