All Episodes

Only What You Need: Trent Sweitzer and Noah Warner on Scaling Integrity, Multi Location Growth, and Training Techs

Plant the Seed Early: Todd Compton on Technician Awareness, Clear Communication, and Building Compton's Automotive

Think Like an Owner: Marshall Atkinson on GM Accountability, Cleaner Operations, and Modernizing Neal's Garage

Catch the Opportunity: Jay Power on Call Performance, Advisor Workload, and Using Shop Data Smarter

Train Before It Rolls In: Tom Pacheco on EV Readiness, High Voltage Safety, and Building the Next Tech Pipeline

Built Through the Hard Seasons: Shawn Gilfillan on Two Brand Growth, Hiring for Values, and Becoming Coachable

Earned, Not Inherited: Eric Newton on Second Generation Leadership, New Partners, and Modernizing Curt's Auto Repair

Relationship First Euro Repair: Chris Keefer on Building Independent Motorcars, Treating Techs Like Pros, and Winning in the BMW Community

From Backyard Wrenches to Three Shops: Brandon Stapley on Multi Location Growth, Hiring for Attitude, and Marketing That Answers the Phone

From Chaos to Clarity: Todd Santos on Service Advisor Growth, TechMetric Inspections, and Building Trust at Ken's Auto Center

Build the Business, Keep the Craft: Julio Campos on Shop Leadership, Customer Trust, and Growing Dragonfly Automotive

Specialist, Not Generalist: Alex Rodriguez on Repair, Service, and Building Euro Cars Southend

Honesty You Cannot Fake: Brian Parada on Diagnostics, Warranty Level Work, and Winning in the Google Review Era

Put Honesty on the Sign: Brandon Todd on Integrity, Pay Plans, and Building My Honest Mechanic in Concord

Character Counts: Curt Morgan on Ethical Leadership, Community Reputation, and Building Shadow Mountain Auto Service

Win the Second Visit: Greg Miller on Full Vehicle Inspections, Service Advisor Trust, and Growing Figs Auto Repair

Fix the Root Cause: Les Aliff on Building Youngsville Auto Care, Raising A Tech Team, and Leading With Integrity

Faith, Family, and Fixing Cars: Michael Grueneich on Providence Auto Care, Trust and Building a Shop

Global MBA to Local Shop: Mitch Krstovski on Customer Retention, Overstaffing for Growth, and Systems at 5th Avenue Auto Service

Two Worlds, One Standard: Marcus McFall on Tire Shop Legacy, Repair Growth, and Building a Modern Operation

The Operator Marriage: Lee and Kelli Weatherby on Boundaries, Systems, and a Healthier Shop

Lean Years to Strong Shop: Josh King on Turning Edmunds Automotive Repair Around in Surprise, Arizona

Standards by Design: Victor DiGiuseppi on Engineering Mindset, Customer Education, and Running C&S Auto Across Two Locations

Own the Niche: Jeff Corwin on British and 4x4 Specialists, Customer Trust, and Building a Shop People Seek Out

Tech First Owner: Rick Becker on Two Tucson Locations, OEM Info Gatekeeping, and Protecting the Customer Experience

Calm, Clear, EV Repair: Johnathan and Josh on Serenity EV, Customer Education, and High Voltage Trust

Know Your Numbers: Hunt Demarest on Shop Profit, 50 30 20, and Smarter Marketing Spend

Two Sides of the Bay: Sean Gordon on Performance Builds, Honest Repair, and Marketing That Fixes Your Pipeline

Good Works and Hybrid Mastery: Glen Hayward on Faith Driven Service, Battery Repair, and Building a Shop That Gives Back

Ask Why First: Brady Lehr on Overland Builds, Want Based Selling, and Leading After Rock Bottom

Build It Like a Franchise: Alex Jones on EOS, Core Values, and Scaling AutoWits with Intention

Built to Last: Jim Mueller on Three Shops, Decades Long Teams, and Customer Trust That Compounds

Owner Freedom by Design: Jeff Owen and Melissa Velasquez on Workflow, SOPs, and Tech Development

From Napkin to Multi Location: Stephanie Corbin on Scaling Bullet Automotive and Diesel, Building SOPs, and Rebuilding Trust

Earn It Daily: Ken Stafford and Chris Oatman on Scaling Trust, Building Culture, and Next Level Service

Rebuild It Smarter: Collin Ettienne on Leaving the Performance Trap, Letting Go of Ego, and Scaling Real Repair

Built From the Driveway: Preston Callahan on Shop Growth, Knowing Your Numbers, and 24/7 Fleet Roadside

Fix It Right: Erik Rud on Diesel Diagnostics, Tech Training, and Growing Without Selling Out

Hire Faster: Chris Lawson on Speed-to-Lead Recruiting, Job Ads That Convert, and Stop Getting Ghosted

Stay on the Leading Edge: Steve Mancinelli on EVs, Training, and Old-School Service Done Right

Turn It Around: Darrell Weddell on Growing a 7-Figure Shop, Hiring Right, and Staying Community-First

Raise the Bar: Dennis Goodhue on Training, Diagnostics, and Earning Trust in a Small Town

Train the Next Gen: Corry Brown on Apprenticeships, Pay Plans, and Building Techs Who Stay

Modernize the Legacy: Steve Horvath on Shop Expansion, Industry Networking, and Educating Drivers

Lead Like a Servant: Chris Whited on Integrity, Employee-First Benefits, and a Shop That Feels Like Family

Build the Pipeline: Robert Blaes on Core Values, Apprenticeships, and a Shop That Serves Families

Building the Standard: Austin Hatchell on Leadership Transitions, Breaking Silos, and Shop Systems That Scale

Lead With Truth: Wiley Faris on Customer Trust, Shop Culture, and Reputation

Do It Up Front: Ryan Masterson on Trust, Reputation, and Second Chances

Do the Right Thing: Jake Clark on Leadership, Culture, and Building a Great Shop

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