Peer Group Review of Your Business: Ready For One? [AW 097]
Guest host and shop tour with Brian Weeks, ATC Auto Center, Augusta, GA. Brian hosted 36 shop owners that are a part of Elite Pro Services. The group sectioned off into teams to give an indepth peer review of the shop.
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Listen and view episode notesBrought His 14 Team Members to Vision – Travis Troy [RR 726]
I asked Travis Troy, point-blank, what did it cost him to take his entire team to Vision this year. I talked to so many shop owners at Vision KC 2022 that closed their shops to take their entire team for some of the best training and networking both Technician, Service and Management. I stopped counting at 30 the number of shop owners who closed their shops there had to be 100 or more based on my simple survey results. Some strategies were to uplift and cross training their people into leadership roles by selecting that type of training. Travis and his partner Josh know they’ll get a huge return on their training investment. The message: get out of your comfort zone.
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Listen and view episode notesReady, Set, Grow! with Phil Carpenter [AW 094]
Guest host and shop tour with Phil Carpenter, Urban Auto Care and Avalon Motor Sports, Denver, CO, discusses scaling your business the right way. Learn from Phil’s experience with 5 locations and over 30 employees.
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Listen and view episode notesAre You Dreaming Big Enough? [RR 721]
Are you dreaming big enough for yourself and your business? Imagine what next year could look like if you take action today. Don’t let past failures cloud your vision and passion. My guest Bryan Gossel shares his humble beginnings going through bankruptcy with his first business, to his successful 3 store operation today. Listen closely to his journey and story.
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Listen and view episode notesThe Power of EOS: 2 Day Leadership Meeting [RR 719]
My panel, back to discuss the Entrepreneurial Operating System and their annual 2-day meeting. If you are longing to create leaders throughout your company, please follow every episode we’ve done on EOS so you can appreciate the strategy, system, and process of EOS. My shop owner panel has never been so excited and rewarded for having implemented the EOS model. They discuss their 2-day annual meeting with their leadership teams and the powerful team and leadership building that was a result of their annual 2-day. This gives you a glimpse of what is to come if you get on board with EOS.
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Listen and view episode notesThe Joy of Hiring [RR 716]
How did you develop your hiring process? Did you learn from other colleagues? Did you look online? Do you make decisions based on your intuition? Do you cross your fingers and hope for the best because you are desperate to fill a position? It’s time to take proven methods and guidance with Maylan Newton’s book “The Joy of Hiring”. You’ll also hear from a shop owner that implemented the concepts from this book into her hiring routine. She says it has completely changed her process and improved her hiring skills.
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Listen and view episode notes1 Out of 4 Employees Are Considering Quitting, What Are You Doing About It? – Dave Luehr [RR 714]
Did you know over 4.5 million people quit their jobs in November 2021? There isn’t a shortage of workers, there is a shortage of great places to work. How does your business rank? Are you measuring your employee’s performance and sharing it with them? If you’ve kept the same business model throughout the decades, this is your sign to start elevating your business.
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Listen and view episode notesWhat Is The Best Thing You Can Do As An Owner? Leave! [RR 712]
Another episode recorded at AAPEX 2021. In this episode, you’ll hear from three different perspectives, a hands-off visionary owner, his partner and director of operations, and a 26 year old service director that started as a technician. Find out how these three successful businessmen work cohesively together while continuing to look toward the future. You’ll be inspired.
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Listen and view episode notesStart Monday Positive and Celebrate Friday [RR 711]
Start Monday Positive and Celebrate Friday [RR 711]
Get an inside look at Andy Bizub’s team culture in his Chicago business, including an emotional story about an accident his top technician suffered and how everyone rallied around him. Andy is passionate about pricing and what it takes to run a successful business and paying his employees accordingly. We also had a refreshing talk about Zero Gravity.
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Listen and view episode notesSatellite Location and Shop Tour with Tom Grady [AW 088]
Satellite Location and Shop Tour with Tom Grady [AW 088]
Guest host and shop tour with Tom Grady, Redhawk Auto Service, Temecula, CA. Tom discusses his satellite location that is ½ mile away from his first location. Find out how he found it and why he decided to open a satellite location.
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Listen and view episode notesMaybe You Need a Boss [THA 252]
Maybe You Need a Boss [THA 252]
As an owner of your business, who holds you accountable? Why is it that many, of us, need someone to hold us accountable? Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in your own day-to-day world and not moving forward? Is your business really growing or just trying to do better than last year’s numbers? My panel has a lot of answers, if you’re willing to listen and be open-minded, this episode can be a life-changer.
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Listen and view episode notesGrowing Sales For A New Location [THA 251]
Growing Sales For A New Location [THA 251]
Opening an additional location is hard work and can be challenging with twists and turns before the grand opening even happens. Learn from three shop owners who have multiple locations and their strategy to drive business to their new locations. They offer their ups and downs, what worked, and what didn’t. Many of you know that the real work starts way before the doors even open.
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Listen and view episode notesDo We Earn Enough Respect? Charlie Marcotte and Dustin Brown [THA 250]
Do We Earn Enough Respect? Charlie Marcotte and Dustin Brown [THA 250]
It’s easy to be involved in your community as a business owner. You can sign a check, donate to a raffle, or sponsor a local sporting league. While those are great gestures, are you truly connecting your brand and your heart to your community? In this episode, 2 shop owners explain their full commitment to their community and why it’s important to their brand and their longevity in their business. Be prepared to be inspired to start your own acts of service in your community.
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Listen and view episode notesGrowing Pains When Scaling Your Business [RR 683]
Growing Pains When Scaling Your Business [RR 683]
We all know growing pains happen when expanding your business to more locations. It’s tough, necessary, and normal. But wouldn’t it be nice to skip some of the known challenges? Consider this episode your “How to Scale” road map if you’ve been considering opening more locations. Listen and learn from a shop owner and one of his Directors, as they share some tactics to controlled chaos.
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Listen and view episode notesCraig Noel on Recruiting Students to the Trade [AW 073]
Guest host, Craig Noel, Sun Automotive, Springfield, OR. 4 Locations speaks on recruiting high school students to our industry. How to engage students and teachers. Also a virtual tour of one of Craig’s locations
Listen and view episode notesSam Craven and Lee Forman [AW 070]
Sam Craven and Lee Forman [AW 070]
Guest host, Sam Craven, The Garagisti, Houston, TX shares his thoughts on culture, measures and customers. We get a virtual shop tour with Lee Forman of Dynamic Automotive, New Market, MD. And important weekly episode updates.
Listen and view episode notesRob Merwin and Charlie Marcotte [AW 069]
Rob Merwin and Charlie Marcotte [AW 069]
Guest host Rob Merwin from Aftermarket Matters will share news on the number of shops that closed as a result of Covid-19 and the advance of mobile repair. Charlie Marcotte from American Pride in Virginia gives you a tour of his four shops.
Listen and view episode notesBehind the Scenes: New Shop Retrofit/Remodel [CC 097]
Behind the Scenes: New Shop Retrofit/Remodel [CC 097]
With me is Carl Hutchinson from Complete Automotive in Springfield, MO, He showcases his second location that is almost ready for the grand opening. With any remodel, there were some hidden challenges and extra costs but Carl was able to meet those roadblocks and adapt in order to keep the construction going. If you’re considering a second location but don’t have the insights or ideas to retrofit a building from the ground up you’ll love this how-to episode. Imagine how tough it was with delays and spiraling costs of building materials.
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Listen and view episode notesSecond in Command – A COO/GM Perspective [THA 236]
Second in Command – A COO Perspective [THA 236]
As an owner, the day-to-day routine seems like second nature to you. You’re the face of the business and enjoy interacting with customers and your team. How much time are you able to spend focusing on the future.
Having a second in command to manage the day-to-day tasks and employees is vital to a growing business. This episode will appeal to any owner out there and also future COO’s that have the desire to step up into that role. Find out what it takes for both sides to make it work seamlessly.
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Creating a Training Culture [THA 235]
Creating a Training Culture [THA 235]
Training in this industry is always a hot topic to discuss. Unfortunately, there are too many shops that don’t realize training employees and business owners must be non-negotiable in order to have a profitable and sustainable business. If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re already taking action to level up. Take a moment to share this episode with just one person, it may change their life personally and professionally.
The panel discusses why training is important, how to incentivize training, and what to look for when hiring people. remarkableresults.biz/a235
Listen and view episode notesDynamic Automotive: 6 Years Later [RR 662]
Dynamic Automotive: 6 Years Later [RR 662]
This episode was recorded live at Dynamic Automotive’s 25th year anniversary with owners Jose Bueso, Lee Foreman, and Dwayne Myers. Like so many other businesses, it all started in a garage with some tools. With 5 locations, it has grown in every way possible, including creating a strong leadership team. Listen carefully as Jose, Lee, and Dwanye give valuable insight on how they expanded logistically and internally.
This partner team was on the second episode released in March 2015. This is a long-awaited update. Thanks to Jose, Lee, and Dwayne for believing in the concept of aftermarket podcasts so long ago.
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Listen and view episode notesShop Owner has a Golf Cart Gold Mine – Mark Reopke [RR 655]
Shop Owner has a Golf Cart Gold Mine – Mark Reopke [RR 655]
Have you ever thought about small engine repairs in your shop? It’s time to think outside the box and learn from this unique business opportunity Mark Roepke stumbled upon. It’s a lesson to all of us that you need to constantly be adapting and grow in different ways. Golf Carts anyone?
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Listen and view episode notesSecond in Command: A CEO Perspective [THA 230]
Second in Command: A CEO Perspective [THA 230]
As your business continues to grow and perhaps you add a few more locations, or you want to work on your job as the visionary, it’s a natural progression to start brainstorming who you’re second in command will be.
Why is it important? What qualifications and qualities do they need to possess? How do you set up clear roles and guidelines between your position and theirs? All these questions and more are answered in this episode. Sit back and listen first hand to what works and what doesn’t.
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Listen and view episode notesFacing Our Challenges Head-On with Craig Noel [RR 653]
Facing Challenges Head-On with Craig Noel [RR 653]
We are a vibrant, growing and essential industry. And like many dynamic industries, we have obstacles to overcome that make what we do fun yet challenging. How do we grow and meet said challenges? Well, Craig Noel’s passion for changing the perception of the automotive world is hard to miss in this episode. Keep listening and become the change agent that we need.
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Listen and view episode notesMSO: 18 Team Members Tested Positive for Covid. How We Survived [RR 609]
MSO: 18 Team Members Tested Positive for Covid. How We Survived [RR 609]
What can we learn from this unprecedented year? A lot!
Our story today is of a hard hit multi-store operation (MSO) and how it survived 18 team members who contracted Covid-19. The preparation years before Covid-19 was to become a pandemic is the anchor in this story. It is proof of concept. Build a strong culture, put your people first, love your customers, engage all the latest technology and systems, and have strong processes and procedures. With all that in place, you can navigate just about anything.
Dwayne Myers from Dynamic Automotive from Frederick, MD, and his partners, Jose Buesso and Lee Foreman put their company in the position to fight through their Covid-19 barrage and come out the other side in decent shape. Surviving the ordeal was gut-wrenching and thought reflecting. Yet they did. This is homework for you to Listen to Learn Just One Thing!
You can find Dwayne Myers’s other episodes, and the key talking points, they reside at remarkablersults.biz/e609
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