Kevin Rains

Rains: Less = More

December 17, 2021

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To accomplish more, start by doing less.

Rains: Sell Out Versus Sold Out

November 24, 2021

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The why and when of the exit.

Rains: The End Game

October 29, 2021

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From the coin to the quan.

Rains: A Retrospective on 18 Years of Failing Forward

September 29, 2021

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Columnist Kevin Rains offers a cheat sheet for success, providing three things he would do differently if he were to launch to his shop today.

Rains: 5 Stages to Grow a Shop

September 1, 2021

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These stages are predictable whether you are launching a new shop or launching a second (or third) location.

Rains: MSO Reality Check

August 1, 2021

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What you need to know before you buy a second location.

Rains: Digging Deeper

June 28, 2021

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When it comes to “What’s next?” the question could be the answer.

Rains: Talk to Strangers

May 28, 2021

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The best marketing for your shop is building authentic relationships.

Rains: A Life Worth Living

April 23, 2021

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Finding both success and significance—you don’t have to choose just one.

Rains: Living in the Gap or the Gain?

March 29, 2021

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A reminder to enjoy accomplishments before moving to the next goal.

Rains: Colonel or Coach?

February 26, 2021

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‘The Tale of Two Bosses’ illustrates two different styles of leadership.

Rains: Re-Learning to Launch

January 27, 2021

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The art of the start is all about details that will pay off big in the long run.

Rains: Being a Talent Magnet

December 28, 2020

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Wondering how to attract and retain the best talent? These 12 questions, as answered by employees, could be a starting point.

Good Leaders, Poor Leaders

November 23, 2020

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Are you the kind of leader people want to follow?

The Valuable Shop

October 23, 2020

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Do you own a business or a job?

False Positives

September 30, 2020

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Empathetic leadership taken too far can undermine performance goals.

Visionaries and Integrators

September 1, 2020

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The rocket fuel of body shops.

The Art of the (COVID) Comeback

July 30, 2020

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A look at why, for shop owners, it's time to play offense, even if the chips are down during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: A Year of Change

June 22, 2020

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Are you doing enough to create an inclusive workplace?

Get Into the Groove

May 27, 2020

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How to ease back into resuming your leadership role following a long layoff.

Learn Efficiently

April 30, 2020

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How business leaders can utilize rapid learning for competitive advantages.

How to Tackle Tough Conversations with Employees

March 24, 2020

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Avoid the "blame-and-shame game" when leading your shop staff.

The Importance of Rest and Rejuvenation

February 27, 2020

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A look at how shop leaders can ideally regain and protect their energy.

Tips for Achieving High Throughput

February 1, 2020

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The seven habits of highly effective production managers.

The Powerful Lever of Focus

January 1, 2020

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How a simple planning procedure can consistently lead a body shop owner to wins.

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