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VIDEO: Finding and Retaining Techs

MSO Tom Martin discusses his methods for finding and supplying his three stores with fresh talent.

BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl talks with Tom Martin, owner of three CARSTAR stores, about what methods he uses to find and supply his shops with technicians from the BodyShop Business Launch Tech USA Collision Studio at Babcox Media.

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