Your podcast and online resource dedicated to advancing the automotive repair service industry. We feature interviews with industry experts, offering advice on topics such as shop management, leadership, marketing and branding strategies, and technical training.
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From Brain Fog to Better Sleep: Transforming Health for Business Owners [RR 1036]
Mauro Stara from 6packceo.com shares powerful strategies for staying strong, sharp, and energized as a business owner. He breaks down common myths about health and highlights the importance of a personalized approach to well-being. Key areas of focus include the essential roles of sleep, nutrition, and stress management in promoting longevity and a high-quality life.
Mauro offers practical tips for optimizing sleep by aligning with your circadian rhythm, managing light exposure, timing meals strategically, and maintaining proper electrolyte balance. He encourages listeners to treat their health like they would their car, prioritizing regular care and attention to ensure a longer, more energized life.
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Speak, Stretch, Repeat: The Communication Growth Loop [THA 429]
Recorded at Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2025, two attendees of a communications class, led by Chris Cloutier and Craig O’Neill, were chosen as the top speakers during a Toastmasters style mock run-through. Their heartfelt and authentic stories resonated so strongly with the audience that they were invited to share their experiences on the podcast.
What began as a simple role-play exercise turned into a powerful conversation about the role of communication and relationship building in the automotive shop industry. Our guests reflect on the value of active listening, vulnerability, storytelling, and how these traits fuel strong leadership and team culture in repair shops.
This episode is a reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful moments are unplanned, and that great communication is at the heart of every successful business.
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Beyond Kumbaya: 3 Steps to Real Employee Buy-In [RR 1035]
Recorded at the 2025 Institute Summit, workplace culture expert Dr. Jessica Kriegel discusses her data-driven framework for boosting business performance through clarity, alignment, and accountability, anchored by her “Results Pyramid,” which highlights how beliefs and experiences shape outcomes.
The discussion unpacks what truly defines organizational culture, the power of storytelling to inspire change, and challenges common generational stereotypes in the workplace, advocating instead for a focus on individual motivations and behaviors.
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Labscope Essentials: From Ball Joints to Diagnostics [THA 428]
Tim Iezzi and Ira Waldman introduce their upcoming training class, “Labscope Essentials for the Ball Joint Guy,” designed to build strong foundational skills in labscope diagnostics. Aimed at bridging the gap between hands-on mechanical work and advanced technology, the class offers practical, hands-on learning with ongoing support. Tim and Ira break down the curriculum, target audience, and the importance of real-world application to reinforce concepts. They also highlight the critical role of continuous education and why shop owner involvement is key to technician growth and long-term success.
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Different Isn’t Wrong
When my friends hire a coach, an expert for their business, and they allow their new accountability partner to mold newness, they shed their sameness and find uncomfortable spaces between what they thought they knew and the areas they were afraid to explore or go. Different isn’t wrong—it’s simply alternative. It’s a perspective, a method,…
The Stark Reality of Pricing
On a recent road trip I could not help tot realize what we pay for water and yogurt in an airport. Add it up. No don’t, I don’t want you to get upset. Ever had a drink at a nice resort? Just a ‘well’ drink (inexpensive liquor). How about $18. Just swipe the card, Right….
Improve your CX
I’ve discussed, on the podcast, hiring for a new position: the CXO, or Client Experience Officer. Most automotive repair professionals cannot make this hire, so everyone on your staff becomes the CXO. Everything you do makes the client experience special and helps your professional automotive service business stand out from the rest. Wherever I look…
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Podcast host Carm Capriotto, the pioneer of automotive repair business podcasts, is connecting industry professionals that share their wisdom so we all rise to new levels of success.
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