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Empowerment of Others (Mark / Summer Guerrero - Affinity Automotive)
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Mark and Summer Guerrero are all about supporting and empowering others with Affinity Automotive. But they share with Don and Ebony how this empowerment first started with each other an after hours garage in their home. On this episode we discuss:
- Giving others a solution with car repairs
- Mark starting out working with his dad and grandpa when he was 13
- Seeing themselves in their apprentices
- The value of constant training in the automotive industry
- When Mark made Summer work on her car (when they were teenagers)
- A passion for teaching and empowerment
- Never stop dreaming
- What’s the deal with catalytic converters
- Moving from leasing to owning a building
- The landlord can decide if you have a business
- Summer joining the military and becoming a civilian firefighter
- That moment they decided it was time to start a business
Learn more about Affinity Automotive Services:
https://affinityautorepair.com
Affinity Automotive Services started as a dream, from a home garage into the six bay shop today. They are known for honesty, integrity and passion for the industry. Recognized nationally in industry magazines, they were also the recipient of the 2016 BBB integrity award and were recognized as one of the 2019 Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award winners. In September 2022, Mark and Summer both were recognized from other independent shop owners support organization Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) for their continued leadership and dedication to the industry.
Mark and Summer Guerrero were both born and raised in Wichita, and have been together since the age of 16. Mark, the President/COO of Affinity Automotive Services, is a Master ASE Certified Technician with over 26 years of automotive repair experience. He provides the technical oversight for all services, training and equipment including a final inspection (QC- Quality Control) of the vehicle ensuring repairs and services are to manufacture specifications.
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