Jeanette Forni welcomes back Brandon Buchholz of Circle B Maintenance to talk about the wide (and surprising) range of vehicles that come through his shop. Brandon shares how he's become a go-to mechanic for a nationwide community of vintage school bus collectors, sourcing and even fabricating parts for engines that haven't been made in decades — including a bus restored for Donna and Greg Marvel, used as a promotional vehicle for their business.
Brandon also talks about why RVs are often harder to get fixed than people expect, with many dealerships and shops unwilling to take on the lengthy diagnostic work his customers need. He and Jeanette dig into the challenge of running a business when your passion is the hands-on work, not the paperwork — and how bringing in the right people, including bookkeeper Laura Carell of Carell Bookkeeping and his wife Amy, let Brandon step back into the role of "president and mechanic" so he can focus on what he does best.
Reach Brandon Buchholz at Circle B Maintenance: 209-312-8745.