Saaj Patel on Leaving Dealerships Behind & Building a Mobile Automotive Business

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Making Your Mark Podcast

Mark Bundang

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🎙️ Making Your Mark Podcast with Mark Bundang What does it take to truly make your mark? This podcast shares real career stories from professionals across business, entrepreneurship, public service, healthcare, trades, and more. Each episode explores how guests navigated challenges, grew through change, and defined success on their own terms. Designed for early to mid-career professionals, Making Your Mark offers clarity, courage, and purpose — whether you're building a business, mastering a craft, leading a team, or shaping your impact in your community. New eps or clips every two weeks

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Saaj Patel on Leaving Dealerships Behind & Building a Mobile Automotive Business

Making Your Mark Podcast

43 minutes 24 seconds

6 months ago

Saaj Patel on Leaving Dealerships Behind & Building a Mobile Automotive Business

💡 What does it take to leave a steady job and launch a mobile business on your own terms?

In this episode, Saaj Patel, founder of SP Mecano, shares his inspiring journey from dealership technician to entrepreneur. After years of working in traditional automotive servicing, Saaj made the bold decision to start his own mobile car service business — bringing convenience, flexibility, and integrity directly to customers.

He opens up about choosing trades over culinary school, navigating the challenges of self-employment, and why he’ll never go back to working for someone else. With a brand built on trust and freedom, SP Mecano is reshaping how car owners experience automotive care. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a trades professional, or someone curious about mobile businesses, this episode is packed with practical lessons and inspiration.

🔑 Topics Covered:

00:00 Introduction to Saaj Patel’s Journey

02:17 Transition from Culinary to Mechanics

03:33 Experiences in Mechanics School

06:36 Career Development at the Dealership

08:27 Favorite Aspects of Mechanics

13:02 The Leap to Self-Employment

15:01 Benefits of Being Your Own Boss

17:51 Trade-Offs: More Money vs. More Time

19:25 Learning the Office Side of Business

20:21 Surprises of Self-Employment

22:42 Lessons Learned from Year One

26:06 Why He Wouldn’t Go Back to Employment

27:47 Treating Himself Better Than Any Employer Could

30:29 Flexibility During Economic Challenges

32:13 Building the SP Mecano Brand on Integrity

37:57 Saaj’s Vision for SP Mecano

39:24 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

40:37 How to Reach Saaj Patel

42:54 Closing & Call to Action

🎯 Connect with Saaj Patel:

Email: spmecano@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmecano

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPMecano

Website: https://spmecano.ca/

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