Sue Dickson on Running a Woman-Owned Auto Repair Shop

Sue Dickson on Running a Woman-Owned Auto Repair Shop
Sue Dickson on Running a Woman-Owned Auto Repair Shop
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This week on Blood, Sweat & Business, we’re joined by Sue Dickson, owner of a woman-owned auto repair shop in a male-dominated industry. Sue shares what it’s really like behind the scenes—navigating challenges, building a team, and proving that bettering the industry is key to growing your own business.

We also talk about how she’s tapping into local workforce development programs to find and train talent, and why strong community roots matter more than ever. If you’re a shop owner, team leader, or woman in the trades—this episode brings insight, encouragement, and straight talk from someone who's living it.

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