• #16 Tradition meets Innovation with Barry Lawson, Lawson Autotech - On The Ramp Podcast

  • Nov 15 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
  • Podcast

#16 Tradition meets Innovation with Barry Lawson, Lawson Autotech - On The Ramp Podcast

  • Summary

  • In this episode of On The Ramp, Barry Lawson, owner of Lawson Autotech, shares his journey from a traditional family garage to a thriving, innovative modern garage business. Starting as a reluctant partner at 21, Barry reveals how he modernised his father's garage, overcame resistance to change, and embraced continuous learning and networking to set new industry standards.


    Tune in to hear how Barry’s commitment to people, technology, and business strategy transformed Lawson Autotech into a leader in the independent garage industry. Perfect for automotive professionals and anyone inspired by stories of growth and innovation!


    This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group, To learn more about Castrol Service please visit https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/partner-with-us/independent-workshops.html

    00:00 - Introduction / career progression

    21:19 - Networking with other garage owners in the industry

    41:21 - Keeping social life and work separate

    49:27 - New staff hiring + Process and software implementation

    1:11:43 - Being a full time tech as a business owner

    1:15:05 - What’s next for Lawson?

    1:23:37 - What’s next for you? ⁠https://beacons.ai/ontheramp

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