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The Refrigerant Revolution: From 134A to YF and Beyond [THA 424]
Recorded at the 45th annual Mobile Air Climate Systems Conference (MACS 2025) in Orlando, Florida, Honeywell experts explore the advantages of retrofitting older 134A systems with 1234YF refrigerant, highlighting its significantly lower global warming potential. They also discuss the growing complexity of thermal management in EVs, where efficient cooling for batteries and electronics is essential, and the ongoing search for standardized, high-performance refrigerants. Gain insights into the environmental benefits of transitioning to 1234YF, the challenges of EV thermal management, and the critical need for education and training in the automotive aftermarket.
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From Employee to Business Owner: Structuring a Win-Win Succession Plan[RR 1029]
This episode focuses on the importance of planning ahead for selling a business in the auto repair industry. Bob Ward stresses that business owners should start identifying and training potential successors early—often from their current team. He walks through a clear four-step process to help with the transition, covering key areas like finding the right fit, determining the business’s value, securing financing, and handling legal requirements.
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Learn to Lead: Empower Your People [THA 307]
How do you truly empower your people? What does it take to be a strong leader of your business? How do you motivate and inspire your employees while avoiding burnout? We have an All-Star panel of industry peers willing to share their own experiences and learning curve as business owners.
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Be The Hero When Your Customer Is At Their Most Vulnerable – John DiJulius [RR 807]
Live from the 2022 Transformer’s Summit, keynote speaker John DiJulius categorizes the automotive industry as a ‘grudge buy’ for customers when they are at their most vulnerable. How is this an opportunity for your business to be the ‘hero?’ How do you make price irrelevant?
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Second Location: “Lower Slower Delaware” [AW 136]
Guest host and shop tour with Greg Buckley, Buckley’s Auto Care, 2 locations, Delaware. Tour Greg’s second location (including the Penthouse) and find out why he calls it “Lower Slower Delaware.”
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The Power of Branding and The Power of Letting Go – Andy Bizub [RR 806]
Recorded live at AAPEX with Andy Bizub, Midwest Performance Cars, Chicago and Northbook, IL. Andy shares a story about how his branding connected two customer’s in Croatia and how he is able to be a remote owner while living in Texas.
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Remote Ownership [THA 306]
Hear from 3 shop owners that run their businesses remotely. Yes, it is possible! If you feel like you can’t possibly relinquish control of the business, these owners are here to tell you why, how, and the benefits of being a remote owner. Spoiler alert: the secret sauce is the people, processes, and systems you have in place.
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Passion To Support Abused Children – Chris and Pete Meier [RR 805]
Pete (aka GuardDog) and Chris (aka Ninja) Meier, began Bikers C.A.R.E. “C.A.R.E.” stands for “Child Abuse Response Effort” and describes their vision – that is, to do everything possible to end child abuse in ALL of its forms and to come to the aid of children and families victimized by abuse.
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Wife Encouraged Husband To Open His Own Shop [AW 135]
Guest hosts and shop tour with Bob and May Patterson, Bob’s Automotive, Panama City Beach, FL. With encouragement from his wife May, Bob opened his own shop 8 years ago. Hiring technicians has been a challenge; find out why they patiently wait for the right fit for their shop culture.
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Millennials Are Becoming Your Most Important Employee and Customer – Kent Bullard [RR 804]
Recorded live at AAPEX with Kent Bullard, COO, The Institute. We aren’t done talking about millennials, we are just getting started. Find out why they are important to your business and as customers.
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Service Advisor Overload [THA 305]
How many different hats and roles do service advisors have? Are they your social media manager, fleet manager, shuttle driver, facility manager, vendor manager, receptionist and more? The efficiency of your service advisor is critical for the overall health of your business. Watch Episode HERE Dave Schedin, CompuTrek Automotive Management Systems. Dave’s previous episodes HERE Clint White, Service…
Finding Technicians Part 1- Chris Lawson [RR 803]
You never get a second chance at first impressions. It’s true for customers and technicians. What do technicians find when they Google your shop? Or look on Facebook? What do you offer to your employees? How does it benefit their lives?
The Front Counter: “Picking Up The Pennies” Aaron Woods [AW 134]
Guest host and shop tour with Aaron Woods, Xtra Mile Auto Care, Stillwater, OK. Aaron’s service advisor is on paternity leave and he is back on the counter. Find out the benefits to an owner periodically working the service counter.
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Transferring Technical Knowledge – Isaac Rodell and Keith Perkins [RR 802]
There is a struggle to improve the transfer of technical knowledge in our automotive service industry. The same people show up to training every seminar. Yet there are a few new faces, but more is needed to make a larger impact on the need and value of training. We all need to do our part and connect with people who do not seek out training on their own and encourage them by paying for their training thereby helping to support your business and their career.
Isaac Rodell and Keith Perkins are industry trainers and Mobile Diag and Programing technicians. You can reach Issac on Facebook: Isaac Rodiesel. This is Isaac’s first appearance on Remarkable Results Radio.
Seller Beware [THA 304]
Matt Fanslow shares a recent interaction with a salesperson that wanted to help in the sale of the business. There were some warning signs, and with a call to an industry peer, Hunt Demarest, Matt stopped what could have been a costly mistake.
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Public Perception of Automotive Careers – Bill Thompson [RR 801]
Bill Thompson, President of IMR.INC brings to the podcast a recent release of the United States household perception of the trades, focusing on the automotive career path. Find out who recommends our industry to young people as a career path, the perception of the automotive industry, and more.
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“Goals Set, Goals Accomplished” Jon Kloosterman [AW 133]
Guest host and shop tour with Jon Kloosterman, Director of Operations, Westside Service, Zeeland, MI. Jon discusses his 2 year apprentice program and the importance of hiring employees that will fit into their team culture.
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Our Adoption Story [RR 800]
Celebrating the 800th episode with a personal story of adoption. Ann, my wife, and I are the adoptive parents of Matt and Tracy. Their nationality is South Korean, which makes us an interracial family. I’m telling this story to help others understand our journey of infertility to family.
Alignments! Rates, Numbers and ROI [THA 303]
Take a deeper dive into alignments, the numbers being it, and the ROI. Multi-shop owner Joe Hanson has invested in the Hunter Quick Check Touchless Alignment equipment for his one shop, Tom Sciortino brings statistics on the effect alignments have on ADAS, and Jim Fleischman discusses the importance of asking your customers about their driving habits.
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Are You Thinking With Your Customer’s Wallet In Mind? Jaron Kleber [RR 799]
Live from AAPEX 2022 with Jaron Kleber, National Sales Manager, Repair Shop of Tomorrow, a NAPA AutoCare endorsed program. Jaron discusses the parallels between the health and automotive industry and educating your customers to be proactive, not reactive to car repairs.
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Fleets: Our Next Frontier- Lee and Kelli Weatherby [AW 132]
Guest host and shop tour with Lee and Kelli Weatherby, Accurate Automotive, Mesa, AZ. Find out how they are expanding their fleet business.
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TechForce: Powering Our Youth [RR 798]
TechForce Foundation is a national charity committed to powering technical careers so communities thrive. We are LIVE at AAPEX 2022 with members of the TechForce Foundation to discuss their critical role in engaging with the next generation of technicians .
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We Are Paperless and Loving It! [THA 302]
What are the advantages, challenges, and needs for a shop to go paperless? Why is it critical to get buy in from your employees ahead of time? How do you create buy in?
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Behind the Scenes: Hudson Family Trifecta Awards [RR 797]
Get a behind the scenes interview with Kristi and Donnie Hudson on their trifecta award winning year in 2022 as the NAPA AutoCare Shop Owner of the Year, Women in Auto Care Female Shop Owner of the Year and AAPEX Shop Owner of the Year. Jason Rainey and Joelle Pollak from NAPA AutoCare also join the conversation.
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The Internet Is Educating Your Customers…Shouldn’t You? – Keith Benline [AW 131]
Guest host and shop tour with Keith Benline, A+ Autocare, Poway, CA. The internet is educating your customer faster than ever. How are you educating your customers?
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Fixing Fuel Pump Comebacks – Malcolm Sissmore [RR 796]
Live at AAPEX 2022, we are in the studio with Malcolm Sissmore, VP of Sales and Marketing for Delphi Technologies. Malcolm discusses aftermarket solutions for the 65 million work trucks on the road in the United States. He also has a simple solution for contaminated fuel tanks. Delphi Technologies has designed a tool to remove metal particles in a fuel tank. Guess what, it is free to the aftermarket!
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Service Advisor Pay Plans [THA 301]
How many jobs do your service advisors have? Who covers when you are short-handed? How many technicians per advisor do you have? Are you using technology and systems to a service advisor’s advantage? How clear are your objectives to everyone in the shop? What are some different pay plan options?
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The Benefits of Purchasing EV’s For Tenured Technicians – Bill Nalu [RR 795]
Bill Nalu is purchasing 2 Electric Vehicles for two of his technicians with plans to hand over the title once they are paid for. Find out why these purchases are so critical for his business and his employees.
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Demeny Pollitt Lists Her Labor Rates and Menu Prices On Website [AW 130]
Guest Host and Shop Tour with Demeny Pollitt, Girlington Garage, South Burlington, VT. Demeny believes in a transparent business and lists her labor rates and menu prices on her website.
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Leverage Your DVI and Drive More Revenue – Craig O’Neill [RR 794]
Did you know the data portion of Digital Vehicle Inspections is the least important piece of the process? It’s about communication with the customer and using DVI as a tool to drive revenue.
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Dave Ramsey Financial Program [THA 300]
Hear from 3 shop owners that provide financial education for their employees. Setting our employees up for success in life goes beyond signing paychecks.
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Google Reviews: New Value From the Words Used [RR 793]
We are with Jimmy Lea from Kukui at ASTE 2022 with another important Google Update. We are always keeping you in the know as it relates to mother Google. Google is now giving more credibility and weight to customer reviews. It goes beyond their ranked star review and dives into what they wrote, word for word, literally. What does that mean for your shop?
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