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Experience and Intuition will Nail the Floor Squeak in Your Bay

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Sep 18, 2023

Share this…You’ve heard the story of the ‘carpenter’ hired to fix a floor squeak. He walks over the floor, hears the squeak, and puts down…

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The Myth of Common Sense

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Sep 11, 2023

“Where is the common sense today?” I’m saying that way to much. The concept of common sense implies that everyone should inherently understand specific ideas or action

Back to School

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Sep 4, 2023

Share this… A favorite movie of mine, a comedy, is Back To…

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Experience and Intuition will Nail the Floor Squeak in Your Bay

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 09/18/2023

Share this… You’ve heard the story of the ‘carpenter’ hired to fix a floor squeak. He walks over the…

The Myth of Common Sense

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 09/11/2023

“Where is the common sense today?” I’m saying that way to much. The concept of common sense implies that everyone should inherently understand specific ideas or action

Back to School

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 09/04/2023

Share this… A favorite movie of mine, a comedy, is Back To School. It starred Rodney Dangerfield as a…

You Control the Throttle

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 08/28/2023

Share this… Think of the gas pedal in your car or truck or the lever pushed and pulled by…

You Need a Playbook

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 08/16/2023

Share this… I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the facets of leading a successful and profitable business.…

If You Are Not Sitting on the Edge, Then You Are Taking Up Too Much Room

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 08/07/2023

Share this… Are you experiencing what I am with the speed of life? Such a fast-paced world. Staying current…

Shedding Certain Beliefs

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 07/31/2023

Share this… What would life be like if what you believe was not the truth? We often take for…

Succession – Not the HBO Series but Maybe!

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 07/24/2023

Auto service business family succession on a concrete plan to move ownership to the next generation.

Who Is Oiling the Tin Man?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 07/18/2023

aftermarket professionals increasingly understand the importance of continuous growth and development. Leaders actively seek to expand their knowledge and skills via coaching, networking, and absorbing our podcast content.

Have Your Manager Present Your P & L Back to You

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 07/12/2023

Share this… A few weeks ago, Tracy and I had the honor to hang out with a group of…

Wake Up Call

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 07/04/2023

Share this… When I get a feeling about an important topic to discuss on the podcast, there is always…

It’s About Parenting

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 06/27/2023

Share this… It was Coach Rod Olson who said ‘It’s About Parenting’. Rod Olson is the coach’s coach. Sports…