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Advice That Makes You Uncomfortable May Be The Very Advice You Need To Hear

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Oct 31, 2026

Have you ever asked a question on social media hoping someone would confirm what you already believe? Think about that for a moment. In the echo chamber of social media, you can ask just about anything and find someone who agrees with you. You’ll also find people who strongly disagree.…

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Are We Ready to Become the Master Communicator?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 03/06/2023

We Must Communicate That We Are a High-Tech Industry. We must get up on our soap box and communicate…

Well Oiled Machine, Makes for a Happy Patient

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/20/2023

I had an unplanned outpatient procedure recently, and as welcoming as the thought of relieving my pain, I also…

 Important Benefits You Get by Hiring a Business Coach

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/14/2023

I previously wrote about five excuses we hear about why not hire a business coach or consultant. Read that…

Four Signs your Shop is Flatlining

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/08/2023

If this blog post does not pertain to you, I bet you know someone who can benefit from this…

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…

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