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Are We Celebrating Enough
Shop owners who work hard to build and maintain a strong culture of behavior and values also know that career pathing, recognition, and celebrating go a long way in making your shop a great place to work. It goes without saying that you need a clean, organized, safe facility with…
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Sing A Song!
The Value of Music Ever find yourself in a super positive place and want the feeling to continue? What…
Experience and Intuition will Nail the Floor Squeak in Your Bay
You’ve heard the story of the ‘carpenter’ hired to fix a floor squeak. He walks over the floor, hears…
The Myth of Common Sense
“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
A favorite movie of mine, a comedy, is Back To School. It starred Rodney Dangerfield as a successful businessman…
You Control the Throttle
Think of the gas pedal in your car or truck or the lever pushed and pulled by a train…
You Need a Playbook
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the facets of leading a successful and profitable business. In some…
If You Are Not Sitting on the Edge, Then You Are Taking Up Too Much Room
Are you experiencing what I am with the speed of life? Such a fast-paced world. Staying current is essential…
Shedding Certain Beliefs
What would life be like if what you believe was not the truth? We often take for granted the…
Succession – Not the HBO Series but Maybe!
Auto service business family succession on a concrete plan to move ownership to the next generation.
Who Is Oiling the Tin Man?
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
A few weeks ago, Tracy and I had the honor to hang out with a group of Operations Directors…
Wake Up Call
When I get a feeling about an important topic to discuss on the podcast, there is always the hope…
It’s About Parenting
It was Coach Rod Olson who said ‘It’s About Parenting’. Rod Olson is the coach’s coach. Sports and even…
I Challenge You: Brakes For Breasts
I’m asking you to step to the plate for Brakes for Breasts. Tracy and I continue to support Brakes…
Five Guidelines for Making Dispatch Work in Your Shop
As someone who works in the automotive industry, I’m sure you are very interested in learning more about how…