The Lego Test: How I Revolutionized Hiring and Slashed Turnover - Mike Watkins

Why do 7 out of 10 new hires fail within months? Mike Watkins, auto repair entrepreneur and author of The Lego Test, reveals the shockingly simple $12 tool he used to cut employee turnover from 205% to 26% and scale his business into a powerhouse.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

- The Lego Test: How a child’s toy exposes attitude, problem-solving skills, and follow-through in 10 minutes flat.

- Why “car count” is a myth: The real metric that tripled his revenue (and how to apply it to any service business).

- From technician to CEO: The critical mindset shift that lets you work on your business, not just in it.

- Hiring beyond resumes: Why the best employees often have no industry experience—and how to spot them.

- The expansion principle: Why you and your business are either growing or dying—and how to choose growth.

For engineers, founders, and any leader tired of hiring headaches, this is a masterclass in building a team that builds itself.

Connect With Mike Watkins on all platforms:

https://linktr.ee/mike_watkins

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Mike Watkins and His Journey

03:08 Challenges of Transitioning from Technician to Business Owner

04:54 From Two-Bay to Eleven-Bay: The Journey Begins

07:51 Shifting Gears: Working in the Business vs. On the Business

10:58 The Importance of Personal Development

13:30 Transforming Employee Turnover: The Hiring Playbook

16:24 The Lego Test: A Game Changer in Hiring

22:13 Beyond Automotive: Applying the Lego Test in Various Fields

28:54 Car Count is Not Your Problem: Rethinking Business Focus

33:50 Common Mistakes in Business Growth

35:41 Consulting and Personal Development: The Key to Growth

37:47 Balancing Multiple Roles: The Myth of Work-Life Balance

42:32 Advice for New Business Owners

46:26 Innovation: Imagining the Future and Taking Action

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