In this episode, Stacey Black and Ethan Whidden from Promotive join the podcast to share their thoughts on leadership and culture in the automotive industry. Stacy emphasizes the critical importance of aligning new hires with shop culture to ensure long-term retention and positive impact. Ethan speaks to the role strong internal culture and leadership play at Promotive, highlighting the value of vulnerability, support, and real connection among remote teams.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – What Promotive Stands For: Retention Through Culture
05:10 – Matching Technicians to Shop Culture: The Promotive Process
07:21 – Real-World Shop Cultures: Rigid vs. Artsy
12:55 – Team Retreats & Remote Bonding: Building Internal Culture
25:26 – Stacy’s Story: Facing Cancer and Team Support
36:27 – Advice to Leaders: Make a Difference, Every Day