Maybe 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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AAPEX 2021 Service Award Winners [RR 697]
AAPEX 2021 Service Award Winners [RR 697]
I had the privilege to speak with the AAPEX 2021 service award winners while at AAPEX. Be a fly on the wall as they discuss what it was like to receive the call that they were award winners and what it means to them. They were selected based on the guidelines of the nomination process and the final voting and filtering from industry professionals. Congrats again to Matt Fanslow, Eric and Jaime Carlson and Brittany Schindler, your awards are well deserved.
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Are You Grateful 365 Days a Year? – If Not, Why? [RR 696]
Are You Grateful 365 Days a Year? – If Not, Why? [RR 696]
Every year the month of November sparks the feeling of gratitude. Some of you might even share what you’re grateful for at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. But are you truly grateful for the rest of the year? Or do you start to tune out and return to the white noise around you? In this episode Bill Nalu challenges the way you think about yourself and others. I guarantee you will feel differently when the audio ends and the work begins.
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Life Happens, How Do You Handle It? – Maryann Croce [AW 080]
Life Happens, How Do You Handle It? – Maryann Croce [AW 080]
Guest Host and Shop Tour with Maryann Croce from Croce Transmissions in Norwich, CN also coach and consultant at Small Biz Vantage.com Not only will we have a virtual tour of Croce Transmissions but speak to the challenges when ‘Life Happens’ and doesn’t go as planned. The question: ‘How Do You Handle it?”
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Short Term Goals WILL Change Your Behavior – Bob Cooper [RR 693]
Short Term Goals WILL Change Your Behavior – Bob Cooper [RR 693]
Don’t just write down a few goals for 2022. Allow them to change your behavior. As we near the end of 2021, we all start to think about New Years Resolutions. But did you know only 3% of people have clearly defined goals? The other 97% that don’t how to set clearly defined goals — face fears of failure and rejection. This is a one-of-a-kind episode with Bob Cooper CEO at Elite Worldwide, that will set you on a path to change yourself and your business. It’s not about the 97 yards you’ve traveled down the field but the three ahead of you that will score a touchdown.
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CEO Margaret Palango Takes the Lead [RR 692]
CEO Margaret Palango Takes the Lead [RR 692]
I’m so honored to be speaking with the new CEO of Auto Shop Solutions, Margaret Palango. In this episode, Margaret shares how she went from a stay-at-home mom to her newly appointed position as CEO. You have to create opportunities for yourself and go for what you want. Her new role will encourage more women to join our industry. Listen and be inspired and strive to grow your confidence so you can reach your goals, take big leaps and make a difference.
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Coaching CEO’s to Their Next Level [THA 249]
Coaching CEO’s to Their Next Level [THA 249]
Have you ever considered yourself the CEO of your business? If you own it, you should. If your role is the CEO then you’ve taken the important step to remove yourself from the bays and lead your business.
You should have joined a networking group, hired a business coach, attend training and continue to oversee your business from a birdseye view while your people lead it. In this episode, my panel discusses their experience in a CEO-only leadership group. Find out how it’s different from other networking and coaching groups and the secrets to elevate the functionality of your business. It’s time to learn about yourself and your role on a deeper level.
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Anxiety Disorders at Work [THA 246]
Anxiety Disorders at Work [THA 246]
Anxiety: we all know it and we all experience it. If you’re tuning into this episode you’re probably hoping to find a quick fix to handle anxiety. My panel does cover best practices when you’re in an anxious state, but they also dive deeper into what causes anxiety in the first place. The majority of the time it is self-induced. It’s time to open your mind and view anxiety from a different perspective.
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Addition by Subtraction: Letting Someone Go [THA 244]
Addition by Subtraction: Letting Somone Go [THA 244]
Are you the type of person that sees potential in others when they don’t see it in themselves? Do you work hard to get them to contribute to the business? Too often business owners hold onto employees longer than they should because they want the employee to succeed. Sometimes we give many chances, however, how many chances should you give? When is it time to make the tough decision to let someone go? Letting go of an employee doesn’t necessarily mean they are a bad person, they just might be in the wrong position, company or industry.
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The Courage to Make Tough Decisions [THA 243]
The Courage to Make Tough Decisions [THA 243]
Making a difficult, tough decision can be one of the hardest things to face. Ever toil with, when is it the right time? Are you making the right choice? Can you push through it? Well in this episode my panel of courageous women shares their own examples of pulling the trigger on a tough decision. Their stories will inspire you and maybe even give you the push you were looking for.
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Michael Gallini and Shop Tour with Kristi Hudson [AW 072]
Mitch Schneider and Shop Tour with John Constantin [AW 071]
Q & A with Chris Chesney [THA 241]
Q & A with Chris Chesney [THA 241]
You’re going to love this question and answer format style episode with the newly retired Chris Chesney. My panel takes a deep dive into Chris’s long and successful career. What was his most rewarding experience? Does he have any regrets? What is his forecast on the technician shortage and electric vehicles? And most importantly, is retirement really in the cards for Chris Chesney?
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Leadership Series Part 5 with Mike Davidson – Rewards of Growing as a Leader [RR 673]
Leadership Series Part 5 with Mike Davidson – Rewards of Growing as a Leader [RR 673]
In this final installment of our Leadership Series with Mike Davidson, Mike discusses the reward of growing in leadership. It goes beyond profit and cash flow. The real success comes from business owners realizing they need to develop their people instead of managing them. Too often the owner is the biggest obstacle in allowing the business to grow. Find out what happens when you implement this how-to leadership series.
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Mental Toughness – Maryann Croce [RR 670]
Mental Toughness -Maryann Croce [RR 670]
When a stressful situation happens, how do you handle it? Do you often wish you had a longer fuse when dealing with issues and problems? Every single day we are challenged with decisions and different roles in our lives. We are a friend, employer, employee, owner, husband, mother, aunt, grandfather, community pillar…the list goes on. So what’s the best way to wear all those hats? Keep listening to find out.
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Second 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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Leadership Series Part 4 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment (Continued) [RR 664]
Leadership Series Part 4 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment (Continued) [RR 664]
This 5 part series breaks down what it means to be a true leader and how to implement a growth environment and culture within your business. It’s no secret visible growth opportunities attract high performers to your business. In this episode, Mike simplifies 5 key components: assigning responsibility, identifying the people in your organization that are willing to invest in themselves, how to develop meetings without you, letting go, and what does your day look like now. Learn some important lessons that are easy to implement. remarkableresults.biz/e664
Playing the Long Game [THA 231]
Playing the Long Game [THA 231]
How do you “Play the Long Game?” Are you making an effort every single day or do you tend to coast when things are going well? Forecasting the future should always be on your mind with fresh ideas and plans in place to get there.
In this episode, my panel shares their ‘long game’ on finding technicians, reasons why hybrid and electric vehicle repair is a must and keeping customers for life.
Spoiler alert: they discuss things EVERY shop owner can implement. No excuses, it’s time to dive in.
Don’t forget you can find talking points to all episodes on my website remarkableresults.biz
Leadership Series Part 3 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment [RR 654]
Leadership Series Part 3 with Mike Davidson – Growth Environment [RR 654]
This 5 part leadership series is meant to motivate, inspire and hopefully bring new processes to light that you can implement into your business and role as a leader.
Use each episode to create your own leadership map and goals. Mike Davidson breaks down the most important aspects of leadership to make it easy for anyone to understand and implement. In this episode, we discuss creating a leadership growth environment.
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Second 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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Career Paths – Technician to Manager [THA 229]
Career Paths – Technician to Manager [THA 229]
It’s always interesting to hear the unique paths people have embarked on to be in this industry and to grow in it. Seniority doesn’t always trump leadership skills and a drive to become invested and committed in the business. In this episode, my panel discusses the different career paths that they have taken while working for Dynamic Automotive and their plans for future growth within the company.
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Hitting Rock Bottom and Climbing out [RR 650]
Hitting Rock Bottom and Climbing out [RR 650]
The hardest part about moving forward is sometimes going backward. Moving out of your comfort zone and embracing change can be a struggle for all of us to do. In this episode, Jeff and Donna Hazeltine share an emotional story that happened just 8 months ago. They had hit rock bottom with their business after losing long-term employees and felt like things couldn’t get any worse.
They had help from their fellow shop owner Troy Vaninetti. Discover how they climbed out and now have a completely different business culture.
Journaling – Your Personal Case Study with Matt Fanslow [RR 648]
Journaling – Your Personal Case Study with Matt Fanslow [RR 648]
Do you remember being in school and it seemed like all you were doing was writing? You also memorized phone numbers. With the introduction of cell phones and computers, it seems like our memory bank has shifted. Anything we need is at a click of a button or a quick google search.
In this episode, Matt Fanslow challenges you to go back to the days of journaling and recounting your day. Start keeping a log of success and struggles you face in work and in life. It will help you map out a path to success for yourself. Journaling would be beneficial for new technicians entering our industry that might be overwhelmed. Will you take the time to create your own personal case study? Type it or write it, you choose.
The CEO Commitment with Mike Bennett [RR 647]
The CEO Commitment with Mike Bennett [RR 647]
As a business owner, are you consciously working towards breaking your own glass ceiling? How do you get the next level mindset, a CEO mindset? In this episode business coach Mike Bennett discusses a unique CEO peer group and coaching program he manages. He has first-hand insights into what it takes to elevate successful shop owners out of daily operations and focus on “what’s next” for their business.
You can find Mike Bennett’s previous episodes on my website remarkableresults.biz
Leadership Series Part 2 with Mike Davidson – What They See [RR 646]
Leadership Series Part 2 with Mike Davidson [RR 646]
We are on part 2 of our Leadership Series with Mike Davidson, shop owner and a John Maxwell Certified Teacher, Trainer, and Coach. In this episode, Mike focuses on the idea that what your employees see is what they will be. It’s time to take a moment and realize your behavior has a long-lasting impact on your leadership influence.