ATI Joins Kukui Certified Coaches

KUKUI Administrator • May 16, 2018
A group of men are posing for a picture in front of a sign that says automotive training institute.

Kukui is grateful to welcome Automotive Training Institute (ATI) as a member of Kukui Certified Coaches.

Kukui Certified coaches and coaching organizations are evaluated across several criteria including; how they help shop owners improve their business and their well being, their longevity and sustainability in the industry, and their commitment both the industry and the community. After visiting 100's of shops across north America and reviewing before and after data to determine how ATI has driven their success, we ask them one question would they recommend ATI to another shop owner. The answer was always yes.


"ATI is the embodiment of the mission of the Kukui Certified Coaches program." -- Todd Westerlund, CEO - Kukui

 

 

"Our coaching team lives by our mission of driving both profits and dreams for our clients making them a success in their business and personal lives. And Kukui Certified stands for these same goals. ATI is proud to be a founding member of Kukui Certified Coaches." -- Bryan Stash, ATI/Vice President

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