EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 1H 20M
Tire Tech to AUTO EMPIRE: Bahaa Elabbasi’s JAW-DROPPING Journey, REBRANDS & TOWING Secrets! GGP #028
from Garage Grit Podcast · host Brad Hurlock
Join Brad Hurlock on the Garage Grit Podcast as he dives into the wild journey of Bahaa Elabbasi, owner of Crown Auto Repair and Collision in Sugarland, Texas. From a high school tire tech to building a multi-shop empire, a 25-truck towing company, and three used car dealerships, Bahaa spills the tea on how he turned a failing shop into a cash machine, dodged Groupon disasters, and never let failure stop him. Want to know how to scale YOUR auto shop? This Origin & Impact episode is packed with game-changing tips!🔑 Key Takeaways with Timestamps:[01:25] Bahaa introduces Crown Auto Repair: A 6-bay shop with auto repair and body work.[03:15] The towing empire: Managing 25 trucks for light and heavy-duty towing.[08:30] The hiring challenge: Why relying on gut instinct needs a backup plan.[13:36] Turning point: Revamping a failing shop with new processes.[18:39] Why diesel repair is a lucrative expansion opportunity.[36:39] Discipline from struggle: How Bahaa’s immigrant background shaped his mindset.[46:25] Groupon’s impact: How it brought customers but tanked Google reviews.[57:27] Rebranding to Crown Auto: Escaping low-price customers.[1:04:20] Advice for new shop owners: Embrace the auto industry’s endless opportunities.[1:12:36] Self-care for success: Hiring a trainer to avoid burnout.💬 Join the Conversation:Hop into the Garage Grit Community on Facebook to connect with other shop owners, share your story, and discuss the challenges and wins of running an auto repair business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forautorepairshopowners.📢 Want to Grow Your Shop?Struggling to get more customers or boost your Google reviews? Visit https://aashopmarketing.com to find out your shop’s weakest marketing link and get a custom plan to win more clients.🔔 Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for new Garage Grit Podcast episodes every Tuesday, including our monthly panel discussions with top shop owners.#AutoRepair #ShopOwner #GarageGrit #AutoShopMarketing #Entrepreneurship
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Join Brad Hurlock on the Garage Grit Podcast as he dives into the wild journey of Bahaa Elabbasi, owner of Crown Auto Repair and Collision in Sugarland, Texas. From a high school tire tech to building a multi-shop empire, a 25-truck towing company, and three used car dealerships, Bahaa spills the tea on how he turned a failing shop into a cash machine, dodged Groupon disasters, and never let failure stop him. Want to know how to scale YOUR auto shop? This Origin & Impact episode is packed with game-changing tips!🔑 Key Takeaways with Timestamps:[01:25] Bahaa introduces Crown Auto Repair: A 6-bay shop with auto repair and body work.[03:15] The towing empire: Managing 25 trucks for light and heavy-duty towing.[08:30] The hiring challenge: Why relying on gut instinct needs a backup plan.[13:36] Turning point: Revamping a failing shop with new processes.[18:39] Why diesel repair is a lucrative expansion opportunity.[36:39] Discipline from struggle: How Bahaa’s immigrant background shaped his mindset.[46:25] Groupon’s impact: How it brought customers but tanked Google reviews.[57:27] Rebranding to Crown Auto: Escaping low-price customers.[1:04:20] Advice for new shop owners: Embrace the auto industry’s endless opportunities.[1:12:36] Self-care for success: Hiring a trainer to avoid burnout.💬 Join the Conversation:Hop into the Garage Grit Community on Facebook to connect with other shop owners, share your story, and discuss the challenges and wins of running an auto repair business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forautorepairshopowners.📢 Want to Grow Your Shop?Struggling to get more customers or boost your Google reviews? Visit https://aashopmarketing.com to find out your shop’s weakest marketing link and get a custom plan to win more clients.🔔 Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for new Garage Grit Podcast episodes every Tuesday, including our monthly panel discussions with top shop owners.#AutoRepair #ShopOwner #GarageGrit #AutoShopMarketing #Entrepreneurship
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Tire Tech to AUTO EMPIRE: Bahaa Elabbasi’s JAW-DROPPING Journey, REBRANDS & TOWING Secrets! GGP #028
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