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They broke through the financing barrier, but othersz went up. Challenges mounted as construction beganon S.R. 60 and theit driveway was blocked repeatedlyfor "Exceptional employees, some of whom have been with us for over eighgt years, perseverance, many prayers, a lot of hard work and our 'Never Ever Give Up,' has kept our doorsx open," said Gay Lynn Another challenge was finding quality employees. "In our industry there is a shortage ofqualityh technicians," she said.
"Some reports say it is due to the fact that vehiclez have become extremely complicated and young people are not going into the Technicians are highly traines while still considered The Loves now work with a local high schooll to recruit students from itstechnical program. They employ one or two of them part time while helpin them to continue theirtechnical training, includinyg a Goodyear program in Orlando and clinics held through distributors. Love's Tire sells an averags of 70 Goodyear, Kelly, Dunlop, Republic, and off-brand passengefr and truck tireseach week.
It also sells custom performs repairs and diagnostics on domestic andforeighn vehicles, and accepts national accounts billed through Goodyearf and as state and local government accounts. Customers includwe the Seminole Indian Tribeeof Tampa, Tomlinson Brothers Constructiomn and Majik Touch Cleaners. Its main competitors are , Tire Plus Total Care and area dealerships. Its seven full-timee and two part-time employees begin theie dayat 7:15 a.m. every day and end aroundc 6 p.m., servicing an average of 30 carsa day. "W are in a competitive industry where people have many Love said. "So we work very hard to keep peoplscoming back.
We treat otherws the way we want tobe fairly, with respect and old-fashioned kindness. We always let them know we sincerelh appreciate their business and try to meet theirneedd effectively." The Loves are Florida natives as are their two children. That has been key to theif success, she said. "Scoty is a lifelong south HillsborougnhCounty resident, so we have formed many relationshipxs with the people in our community," she said.
"Wse are very involved in the Brandon We believe our community connections play a significanf part in our competitive That involvement includes sponsoring youty programs and organizations suchas football, soccer and softball, and contributing to high school theate r departments, dance teams, bands and community The Loves' success gained them the recognitiob of the , which named them finalists of its Small Businessz of the Year awards, to be announced Oct. 12.
"Scotty and Gay Lynn Love are shining examples of livingg theAmerican dream," said Tammy president of the Greater Brandon Chamber of "As a couple, they purchasedr an existing business and, with a lot of hard work and the community'd support, continued to grow the company whilw successfully raising two wonderful daughters. We are proud to have them as membersx ofour chamber." When they are not servicingt cars, the Loves like to get involved in alterationm and restoration of off-road vehicles and racinfg cars.
They recently completely restored a 1993 Jeep giving it a custompaint job, 33-inch tires and a lift kit, and a new top and They are now thinking about openin a second location. "We want to purchasew the land and build thebuilding ourselves," Gay Lynn Love "We are discussing partnerships and possible finance options presently."