How hard would be to get a job as a mac genius?

I work as a sort of help desk technician at a big name competitor of apple, and I’m aware that hourly pay at apple starts out a good eight dollars more than what I’m making there.

Also I’m a mac nerd.

I’m currently working on a mac certified support professionals certification, and I was just wondering if anyone has experience trying to get a job as a genius, and if it’s terribly difficult.

Also, ideas for anything more I can do to get a leg up would be really helpful.

Gracias.