Working retail at super autobacs won't do you any good in my opinion. If you can find a position in the corporate side of super autobacs where you learn the business then I can see some benefits.

 

i guess start work there and try to build my way up?

 

You're chances of getting a job that will advance you significantly in a corporate environment without a college degree in an appropriate field are very slim. I suppose you could look to see if they offer some kind of internships in conjunction with an undergrad education.

 

oh ill eventually get the degree and all as i progress through my education.

i just figured it be a good time now to start building my way up. and after i get a degree go for the corporate position.

 

screw the education. honestly, if you want to be an entrepreneur, i would save the money and just start small and go from there.

80%of the people who graduated from college are not in the same field as what they have studied. honestly, college is a waste of money if you ask me. it's just there to get you the next job, but if you already know what you want, just go for it.

that would be my advice. another one will be, you better know everything about everything if you want to open a shop. It's hard. Not only do you have to know everything there is to know about cars, but you have to know about parts, and have great people skills (to a point).

that and don't forget, you need money to make money. HKS require that you have to have $100,000 in their inventory before you could receive discounts on parts, and that's same as most of the aftermarket manufacturers.

The real money is in the selling parts and installation and tuning.

 

i first off wanted to open up my own place. but realized it is a lot harder than i at first expected. which is why i figured i could be pretty happy working for a larger company. and then maybe branch off and form my own place down the line.

 

IMHO.. We all thought about how cool it will be opening our own race/parts shop. But you do got to understand that a lot of them are pipe dreams. It takes a tremendous amount of dedication and networking. I'm not trying to scare you off but to help show you the path your are planning to take.

Working at a dealership or Autobacs would get you nowhere. Those jobs you take you many years to accumulate a small increment knowledge or/if your lucky some sort of valuable networking. I've talked to one of the "knowledgeable" associates at Autobacs regarding automatic to manual conversion for a DC4 and he told it was impossible. Boy was he wrong

If you really have your heart set on the automotive industry; start low. Aim for your local shops that have a decent reputation. Talk to them regarding employment and sell yourself. Be honest and whole hearted. If you can't find any places then your not trying hard enough.

While you work there, finish school and get a degree. A degree is just a stepping stone of where it can take you.

Don't overwhelm yourself thinking that this is too much in so short amount of time. Make it a long term goal. In the mean time, network and sell yourself to each and every person in the industry. Even if its with a small company; down the line they might prove to be an invaluable acquaintance.

 

How old are you? Do you have kids/ wife/ significant others? That comes to play. The younger you are the more you have to focus on education, it won't make you money, but teaches you foundations.

Most entreprenuers do not have grad education, but college is a must. Just a way for you to learn to think. In business, one mistake can cost you a lot, making one good decision will not make you rich. I'm sure you don't want to hear that though.

But if you are young, you can take chances mate! The world is yours. If you become rich one day, maybe you can take us out for dinner! Best of luck.

 

ill be 19 in a few weeks.

i figured that owning my own shop was a far dream which is why i made it a life time goal.

however i would not mind working for a larger company like greddy or something.

i just know getting into a large company like greddy would be almost near impossible with out like some experience in the car industry and sales.

i figured autobacs maybe if i make it up to assistant manager or something would look good on a resume.

right now im not so concerned about opening my own shop as opposed to how can i get that job with that large company.