From Backyard Business to Brick & Mortar w/David Marks of Quality Auto Repair Tire & Auto Sales

Builders of Authority

Today we have another in person episode for you.
This is someone I’m really excited about interviewing today.
We have been connected for almost 4 years now, going back to the pandemic.
When I was trying to go from side hustle to full-time entrepreneur, he was one of the local business owners I connected with on Facebook and interviewed to help promote local businesses when everything shut down.
Since then, we have been supporting each other along the way.
He has attended both of my events I’ve thrown, both back in 2021 and just last week.
He’s currently a 1-1 personal branding client of mine with BOA, and is an absolute pleasure to work with.
There’s no way that knows more about networking to grow your business and he’s the best in the auto repair business.
My guest today is David Marks. He is the Owner of Quality Auto Repair Tire & Auto Sales here in St. Louis, located close by in Maryland Heights.
David’s Bio:
My entrepreneurial story starts, Sep 2008 I bought a "Garage With A House In The Front Yard". In Dec 2009 I started working part-time (evenings/weekends) within year a and half (May 2011) What started with ZERO customers I turned into a full time business! 2013, I added Used Auto Sales, to my portfolio. I found people liked acquiring used vehicles from a Trusted Automotive Technician. 2016, I got involved with SCORE & Small Business Development Center, to learn how to be a business owner. (ANYONE CAN BE A BACKYARD MECHANIC, NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A BUSINESS OWNER). 2018, I added Used Car Detective, I found a need that consumers wanted to have Potential Used Vehicles inspected prior to being purchased. March 2019 I expanded my businesses to Maryland Heights with a 3 Bay Repair Facility, Full Service. This expansion will allow me to expand on my other 2 business Quality Auto Sales & Used Car Detective. The primary business will be Quality Auto Repair And Tire. To streamline my expansion, I formed a Management Company DSM Auto Family, LLC to oversee the day-day operations and still allow each of its 3 Business the ability to operate independently
My business have evolved based on the principle of "People Won't Work For You And/Or Do Business With You If They Don't Feel Appreciated" We do that by providing "Trusted Services”
Connect with David:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidscottmarks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsmarks/
Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qualityautorepairandtireautosales
Website: https://www.qualityautorepairtireautosales.com/