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Andy Savva aka The Garage Inspector"The first thing for me is you need to be doing something that you love. The grass is not greener on the other side because every industry has issues and everyone wants to move into someone else's industry because they t
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Tune in to The Cashflow Lifestyle Show as host Susan Crichton delves into Andy Savva's inspiring journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful garage owner, business consultant, and educator, with insights into his innovative approach to business, overcoming challenges, and finding success in the automotive industry.
Andy Savva's journey in the garage industry began with just a few hundred pounds and a little Fiesta van. He started working on the streets, offering his services to anyone in need. With the help of his then father-in-law, he secured a workshop and his business began to flourish. Over the years, he moved his business three times, always focused on customer excellence and care. Despite having no background in business or finance, Andy's drive and passion for the industry propelled him to success in the garage industry. Today, he is known as the "Garage Inspector", a renowned figure in the automotive industry, and an advocate for raising industry standards.
Below are the key takeaways from this episode:
- Andy Savva, with a background in the garage industry, shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful garage owner and later transitioning into business consultancy and education.
- Despite leaving school without qualifications, Andy pursued a degree in his 40s, gaining confidence and invaluable insights into business.
- Andy credits overcoming difficult times and possibly traits inherited from his father as his superpower, citing courage as instrumental in his success.
- In addition to his business ventures, Andy enjoys playing Greek music on the bazooki, golfing, road cycling, and cooking Greek food, particularly barbecuing.
- Through his experiences, Andy emphasises the importance of understanding business metrics, effective staff management, and passion in the garage industry, offering valuable insights for listeners.
"The first thing for me is you need to be doing something that you love. The grass is not greener on the other side because every industry has issues and everyone wants to move into someone else's industry because they think the other industry is better. It's all rubbish." — Andy Savva
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