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

Share this...Catching up with Greg Bunch, President of Transformers Institute, on his perspective on the pulse of our industry with car count, customer service, coaching, and what a top-tier CEO should be focusing on.  Greg Bunch, Aspen Auto Clinic, Transformers...

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The Automotive Industry: Does the Public Really Know What We Do? [RR 836]

Share this... Recorded Live at Vision 2023, Dave Hobbs, Scot Manna, and Eric Ziegler have an open discussion on the importance of training, leading to the question, “Does the public really know what we do?” Dave Hobbs, senior...

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Technician Round Table: Mobile Technicians [THA 321]

Share this... Technician Round Table: Mobile Technicians with Matt Fanslow. Is the mobile business a symptom of the industry evolving? What is the future outlook of the mobile repair business? Are shops charging what they are worth instead...

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Shop Owner is a Coach and Her Clients’ Biggest Cheerleader [RR 835]

Share this... Recorded Live at the 2023 Institute Summit, shop owner turned coach Jennifer Hulbert discusses the value of joining a coaching group. Find out what it’s like to be in a coaching group with the Institute, and...

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Newly Purchased ADAS Calibration Equipment [AW 150]

Share this... Get a behind-the-scenes look at shop owner Tom Sciortino’s new ADAS unit. Find out why he waited until now to purchase it, the learning curve with service information, why it is important to educate both the...

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The Ebb and Flow of Being a Wife and Business Partner [RR 834]

Share this... Recorded Live at Vision 2023, the wives tell all! Find out what it’s like being a wife, mom, and business partner with their husbands. Shelly Fleischman, Automotive Alley, Arcade, NY. Listen to Jim’s previous episodes HERE. Liz...

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Going Electric in California [THA 320]

Share this... California is mandating 100% of new cars and light trucks sold will be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. How will electric vehicles change the composition of our industry? What are the service opportunities? Should you start working...

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The Voices, Ideas and Insights that are Shaping the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket.

Job of a Trainer Isn’t a Job, It’s a Lifestyle [RR 833]

Share this... Recorded Live at Vision 2023, we are with 3 trainers that describe training as a lifestyle, not a job. Today’s technicians must have an engineering mindset in order to repair vehicles and that requires a continuous commitment to learning, improving, and teaching for both the trainers and attendees....

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

Share this... How do you create an amazing customer experience in your business? Guess what? No one is born with those skills, but your employees are can turn talent into a skill with proper training.  Joe Marconi, Executive Council Member, Elite Worldwide. Auto Shop Owner. Joe’s Episodes HERE. Watch Full Video...

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First Ever General Service Technician Academy at Vision KC [RR 832]

Share this... Recorded Live at Vision 2023, Al Wright and Travis Troy discuss the benefits of joining MWACA’s S.O.S. (Shop Owner’s Support) Group. When we can support and learn from other shop owners, we continue Advancing the Aftermarket and raising the bar for the industry. Travis also gives us an...

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Managing Comebacks and Quality Control [THA 319]

Share this... It’s time to shift your mindset on comebacks! Consider comebacks as a second opportunity to learn, make it right with the customer, have a training moment with your employees, and document and discover ways to improve your quality control. Watch Episode HERE Aaron Woods, X-tra Mile Auto Care, Stillwater,...

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“Profitable Fleet Management for Small and Medium Businesses” Bill Deboer [RR 831]

Share this... “Keep a cool quarter of a million? Or give it away…. You’d think that was self-evident, but usually, companies are unintentionally giving it away. If you’re like most of our clients, you’ve got enough worries on your plate when it comes to making sure everything in the business...

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Our Partners

RR 016: Dave Striegel on NAPA Conference

Share this... Dave Striegel owner of Elizabeth Auto Care in Elizabeth PA is also owner of Shop Docotor.com, a business coaching company and he was our inaugural interview in episode one of the Remarkable Results Podcast.  Since this is the first episode of Remarkable Results: ON POINT, Dave was a perfect choice...

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RR 015: Judy Walter from Zimmerman’s Automotive

Share this... Besides growing up in the 57 years young family business, Judy Walter the CFO and co-owner of Zimmerman’s Automotive, Mechanicsburg, PA with her uncles works with a family staff of 12 out of 29 team members. This is a true blue family enterprise. At  they have a 20,000 sq foot facility, sporting...

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RR 014: Matthew Roayaee from Auto Check-Cypress Station

Share this... Matthew Roayaee is franchise owner of Auto Check- Cypress Station in Houston, TX. He’s been in the business for 15 years when he started out as a lube technician. This great entrepreneurial success story is full of great take-a-ways you can and will relate to. He offers wise words on...

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RR 013: Amy Mattinat from Auto Craftsmen

Share this... Amy Mattinat of Auto Craftsmen in Montpelier, VT had the good fortune to combine her love of cars with a career in the automotive industry. Whether going on ride-and-drives, teaching car care clinics, running her independent repair shop or working with the Car Care Council Women’s Board, she is able...

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RR 012: Joe Marconi from Osceola Garage – Part 2

Share this... This week’s guest is Joe Marconi. You may know the name because Joe writes a monthly column in Ratchet and Wrench. He’s been in business for over 35 years and owns Osceola Garage in Baldwin Place, NY. Joe’s interview is over two parts. You are on part two. Part one...

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RR 011: Joe Marconi from Osceola Garage – Part 1

Share this... This week’s guest is Joe Marconi. You may know the name because Joe writes a monthly column in Ratchet and Wrench. He’s been in business for over 35 years and owns Osceola Garage in Baldwin Place, NY A great interview broken up over two parts. You are on part one....

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RR 010: Doug Whiteman from George’s Sierra Shell-Part 2

Share this... Doug Whiteman, owner of George’s Sierra Shell a successful 42 year old business in Fontana, CA, is Motor Age’s TOP SHOP in 2014. Not only is he a strong operator and shares solid insight to his remarkable success, Doug and team is very involved in many philanthropic efforts in his...

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RR 009: Doug Whiteman from George’s Sierra Shell-Part 1

Share this... Doug Whiteman, owner of George’s Sierra Shell a successful 42 year old business in Fontana, CA, is Motor Age’s TOP SHOP in 2014. Not only is he a strong operator and shares solid insight to his remarkable success, Doug and team is very involved in many philanthropic efforts in his...

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RR 008: Diane Larson from Larson’s Service

Share this... Diane Larson owner of Larson’s Service, in Peabody, Massachusetts is an industry veteran of more than 25 years. Since losing her partner and husband in 2008 and taking on the responsibility of the shop full time. With a beautiful setting on the side of a pond, she developed a strong...

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RR 007: Gene Morrill-Part 2 Certified Automotive

Share this... Opened in 1978, Gene Morrill, owner of Certified Automotive in Glendora, CA has accomplished something that has never been done before. He has won Motor Age’s top shop 5 out of last 7 years. (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) therefore prompting an in-depth interview that will be presented in two...

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