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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Opened My Own Automotive Shop

by: Janna CrawfordPublished on: 23/12/2025

Launching 37 Smog & Repair was the biggest leap of my life. This post shares five hard‑earned lessons about licensing, marketing, pricing, paperwork, and self‑doubt that every future business owner should understand before leaving a steady paycheck