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Transforming Your Repair Shop to Professional Auto Service Center [THA 412]

Dec 20, 2024

How Manufacturers Are Supporting Auto Repair Professionals [RR 1017]

Dec 20, 2024

Creating a Working Relationship: Balancing Professionalism and Personal Bonds [RR 1016]

Dec 17, 2024

Will Automotive Certifications Reshape Insurance Policies? [THA 411]

Dec 13, 2024

Improve Call Handling Skills: The Power of AI and Continuous Learning [RR 1015]

Dec 13, 2024

The Cost Of Wanting To Be Right: Finding Balance in Business and Life [RR 1014]

Dec 10, 2024

Unstoppable Framework for Auto Shop Owners Part 3: Optimize Processes and Empower Your Team [RR 1012]

Dec 3, 2024

Why Your Customers Might Be Lying (and How Neuromarketing Can Help!) [THA 409]

Nov 29, 2024

Education and Training: Staying Ahead of the Curve [RR 1011]

Nov 29, 2024

Modern Customer Engagement In Auto Service [RR 1010]

Nov 26, 2024

Future-Proof Your Business: When ‘What If’ Becomes ‘Now What?’ [FTR 113]

Nov 23, 2024

The Real Horsepower Behind Automotive Influencers [THA 408]

Nov 22, 2024

Embracing Modern Equipment and Education [RR 1009]

Nov 22, 2024

The Triple Threat: Mastering Three Labor Rates [RR 1008]

Nov 19, 2024

Unveiling At AAPEX 2024: Autel’s New Scan Tool And More! [FTR 112]

Nov 16, 2024

Embracing Regret: Learn and Grow From Past Mistakes [THA 407]

Nov 15, 2024

Embrace Peer Reviews: Upgrade Your Business [RR 979]

Nov 15, 2024

How Did A Mother-Daughter Duo Overcome Staffing Struggles? [RR 1006]

Nov 12, 2024

Strategies for Streamlining Workflow [THA 406]

Nov 8, 2024

From Military Discipline to Automotive Leadership [RR 1005]

Nov 8, 2024

Unstoppable Framework for Auto Shop Owners Part 2: Mastering Your Finances [RRR 1004]

Nov 5, 2024

Automotive Einsteins: Thinking Under the Hood [FTR 110]

Nov 2, 2024

To Your Health [THA 405]

Nov 1, 2024

Rising Car Theft and Licensing Challenges [RR 1003]

Nov 1, 2024

Shift Happens: Pro Tips on CVT Maintenance and More! [RR 1002]

Oct 29, 2024

Using Your Transferable Skills to Become a Better CEO [FTR 109]

Oct 26, 2024

From Daily Training to Daily Wins: Motivating Your Team [THA 404]

Oct 25, 2024

Planting a Copper Beech Tree: Preparing for the Next 150 Years [RR 1001]

Oct 25, 2024

The Top 12 Success Strategies From Professional Auto Service CEOs [RR 1000]

Oct 22, 2024

“I’m Just One of the Guys!” Being Seen Beyond Gender and Ethnicity [FTR 108]

Oct 19, 2024

The Invisible Paycheck: Retention Strategies Beyond Pay [THA 403]

Oct 18, 2024

Ego Death and Leadership: Redefining Success [RR 999]

Oct 18, 2024

A Hands on Adventure: Uncovering An EV Battery! [RR 998]

Oct 15, 2024

Shop Owners to the Rescue: Friends First, Competitors Second [THA 402]

Oct 11, 2024

Unstoppable Framework for Auto Shop Owners Part 1: Core Values and Vision [RR 997]

Oct 11, 2024

Transitioning A Family Business To A Third Generation Leader [RR 996]

Oct 8, 2024

Mastering Gross Profit: Real World Stories from Shop Owners [THA 401]

Oct 4, 2024

Global Perspective: Shop Owners Trip to China [RR 995]

Oct 4, 2024

Securing the Future: Insights from NASTF [RR 994]

Oct 1, 2024

Flat Rate Pay: Controversies and Alternatives [FTR 105]

Sep 28, 2024

All Shop Owners Know Something That Other Owners Don’t Know! [RR 993]

Sep 27, 2024

Leadership Deep Dive: Styles, Blind Spots, and Solutions [THA 400]

Sep 27, 2024

Bruised, But Battle Hardened Business [RR 992]

Sep 24, 2024

Do You Have A No Culture, Culture In Your Business? [THA 399]

Sep 20, 2024

The Greatest Shift in Automotive Careers: Embracing Education and Technology [RR 991]

Sep 20, 2024

Inside AAPEX 2024: The Pico Booth with Matt Fanslow [FTR 114]

Nov 30, 2024

Future-Proof Your Business: When ‘What If’ Becomes ‘Now What?’ [FTR 113]

Nov 23, 2024

Transforming Phone Calls into Profits: The Five C’s Every service Advisor Should Know [FTR 111]

Nov 9, 2024

Automotive Einsteins: Thinking Under the Hood [FTR 110]

Nov 2, 2024

Are You Embracing Vehicle Complexity? [FTR 107]

Oct 12, 2024

Profit is not a Dirty Word [FTR 106]

Oct 5, 2024

The Impact of DVI’s On Sales and Shop Efficiency [FTR 104]

Sep 21, 2024

Strategies for Addressing the Technician Shortage [FTR 103]

Sep 14, 2024

“Start Thinking About The Industry First, and You Second.” [FTR 102]

Sep 7, 2024

Are You the Biggest Constraint to Your Business Growth? [FTR 101]

Aug 31, 2024

“I Don’t Need to Read That” Said No One Ever [FTR 100]

Aug 24, 2024

‘Crystal Clear’ Communication [FTR 099]

Aug 17, 2024

Top 3 Ownership Principles [FTR 098]

Aug 9, 2024

“You Cannot Run a Business From the Underhood of a Car.” [FTR 097]

Aug 3, 2024

Are We Unintentionally Devaluing Ourselves [FTR 096]

Jul 26, 2024

Are You Setting Your Employees Up To Fail? [FTR 095]

Jul 19, 2024

How Can Technicians Make a Personal Commitment to Training and Improvement? [FTR 094]

Jul 12, 2024

The Tomorrow You’re Dreaming Of Is Created Today [FTR093]

Jul 5, 2024

Here Is What I’m Doing For In House Training [FTR 092]

Jun 28, 2024

FTR 001: G Jerry Truglia on Training, Labor Rates, Tech Shortage & Standards

Jul 19, 2018

Find out what does J Gerry Truglia thinks about Training, Standards and Labor Rates.

FTR 000: For The Record Overview & Purpose

Jul 19, 2018

Introducing For The Record, a platform for every aftermarket professional to say what is on their mind. The goal will be to make ‘For The Record’ a platform that will challenge, stretch thinking, roll over the status quo, present new ideas, and change some opinions.

Technician Productivity Redefined [AW 189]

Dec 23, 2023

From Zero to Hero: How did Bret Turn His Struggling Family Business Around? [AW 188]

Dec 16, 2023

From the Classroom to the Shop – The Future of Automotive Education [AW 187]

Dec 9, 2023

Give Me 10 Update: Collaboration with Education [AW 186]

Dec 2, 2023

Becoming a Shop Owner with Meg Richards [AW 185]

Nov 25, 2023

Up Close and Personal with Brett Beachler [AW 184]

Nov 18, 2023

Personal Development in Sales Training: Pushing Boundaries for Growth [AW 183]

Nov 11, 2023

Gain Commitment From Your Team: Lead From the Front [AW 182]

Nov 4, 2023

Making a Course Correction with Wesley Adams [AW 181]

Oct 28, 2023

Succession in Real Life [AW 180]

Oct 21, 2023

Defining Mentoring and Its Role in Implementing Change [AW 179]

Oct 14, 2023

From Idea to Product: Dorman’s Process of Developing Products [AW 178]

Oct 7, 2023

5 Steps to Max Your Potential and Maintain a Healthy Work Life Balance [AW 177]

Sep 30, 2023

New Age Employees Require A New Way of Thinking [AW 176]

Sep 23, 2023

Catching Up with the ‘Car Coach’ Lauren Fix [AW 175]

Sep 16, 2023

Lunch and Learn Training: How It’s Done! [AW 174]

Sep 9, 2023

Who is Your Customer Experience Officer (CXO)? [AW 173]

Sep 2, 2023

Personal Struggles in the Workplace: Lessons from Joe Marconi [AW 172]

Aug 26, 2023

Acquiring and Transforming a 72 Year Old Business [AW 171]

Aug 19, 2023

Real Estate Strategies [AW 170]

Aug 12, 2023

Rachel Spencer’s ‘Rachelisms’ for Auto Repair [AW 169]

Aug 5, 2023

Remodel 1 Year Later: See the Transition, See the Difference [AW 168]

Jul 29, 2023

Preparing for Fall 2023 Conferences [AW 167]

Jul 22, 2023

The Noble Mechanic: Before and After Transformation and Rebranding [AW 166]

Jul 15, 2023

Embracing Change: Navigating the Electrification Revolution [AW 165]

Jul 8, 2023

New Build in 4 Months: A Look Inside [AW 164]

Jul 1, 2023

Is Hiring a Business Coach Worth It? Dispelling the 5 Excuses Not to Hire One [AW 163]

Jun 24, 2023

Why Much? How Much? Exploring Value Proposition in Auto Repair [AW 162]

Jun 17, 2023

How Can Professionalism Improve the Automotive Industry? [AW 161]

Jun 10, 2023

Personalized Customer Service and Marketing Strategies [AW 160]

Jun 3, 2023

The Rise and Fall and the Rise Again of the Electric Vehicle [AW 159]

May 27, 2023

The Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Improvement in Business [AW 158]

May 20, 2023

Navigating Family Dynamics in Business Ownership [AW 157]

May 13, 2023

Revving Up Car Care: Inside Look at Rad Air Complete Car Care [AW 156]

May 6, 2023

Toxic Cultures, Leaders and Team Members [AW 155]

Apr 29, 2023

Consistency and Common Sense Trumps Trendiness [AW 154]

Apr 22, 2023

Closed All 10 Locations for Company Summit [AW 153]

Apr 15, 2023

Unlock the Power of Indeed Resume to Find Technicians Faster [AW 152]

Apr 8, 2023

Where is Car Count Heading? Catching Up with Greg Bunch [AW 151]

Apr 1, 2023

Newly Purchased ADAS Calibration Equipment [AW 150]

Mar 25, 2023

Delivering Amazing Customer Experience is Taught, Not Assumed [AW 149]

Mar 18, 2023

Internal Company App Gets the Word Out [AW 148]

Mar 11, 2023

Survey Says: Stress Level, Why Reject a Technician Application, Health Insurance and More! [AW 147]

Mar 4, 2023

4 Day Work Week and Our Own App [AW 146]

Feb 25, 2023

An Update: Mobile Diag and Training [AW 145]

Feb 18, 2023