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Do, Decide, Delegate, Delete

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Oct 5, 2026

We just returned from ASTA in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event was full of opportunities to learn, with management and technology classes, conversations with peers, and ideas worth bringing home. We also recorded some great discussions for your ongoing education. Now comes the part that matters most: What will you…

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Are You Stuck in a Business Strategy?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/23/2023

“We fix cars and trucks … all makes and models” is a strategy. Are you a Euro Specialist?  Are…

The Napkin

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/16/2023

I admired a man who made deals on a napkin. The napkin has been an iconic representation of ideas…

 A New Idea into Reality in 2023

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/08/2023

Here is an idea that has come to reality that will contribute to you and your teams’ success.

Are you the Reason Training is Dormant at your Shop?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/02/2023

My Techs Won’t Go To Training. Why technician training is critical to a profitable auto service business.

Becoming More Profitable in 2023

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/24/2022

In December 2022, we released a very important episode with author and customer experience consultant John DeJulius. It is…

Is your customer bathroom like the Ritz?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/12/2022

In a recent Town Hall on ‘Details’ we discussed the importance of a clean bathroom. Please don’t discount this…

Are Your Employees Your Biggest Advocate and Fan?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/06/2022

There is so much traction inside our industry with shop owners that are building great cultures and top teams.…

Five Ways to Spot a Toxic Employee

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 11/10/2022

Recently in episode 713 with Dr. Dave Weiman, we talked about handling toxic employees. The episode was a refreshing…

Only One Way to Go and That is UP

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 10/20/2022

We’ve got over 1,100 episodes inside the Aftermarket Radio Network. And since our inception 7 ½ years ago, there…

How is Your Power of Curiosity and Intution?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 10/11/2022

Curiosity is a powerful tool. It helps us to stay open-minded and creative. Intuition is a way of knowing…

Tangible Mechanism

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 10/03/2022

Recently on a podcast with Coach Dave Schedin, (HERE) he mentioned ‘Tangible Mechanism.’ I quickly put those two words…

Repair Order Audit

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 09/12/2022

I listened to Hunt Demarest’s episode on Shady Service Advisor, where he discussed how things could go wrong managing…

Top of Your Listen List

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 08/27/2022

Every shop owner in North America has the privilege of not letting their education get in the way of…

One Choice: Fix the Business or You First!

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 08/09/2022

The strongest recurring theme when I talk to top shop operators is that every business needs a clear goal…

Training as a Required Pillar

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 07/27/2022

So many discussions lately, both on and off the podcast microphone, have prompted me to drive a training strategy…

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