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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

RR 448: Larry Dragan – Life After Selling My Business – Lemon Law Expert Witness, Certified Mediator and Appraiser

07-12-2019

RR 446: Privacy, Data Ownership and Cyber-security Threatens the Automotive Aftermarket

07-05-2019

THA 126: Firing Customers – When is it Right or Wrong?

07-04-2019

THA 125: Client Loyalty Programs – Do They Work?

06-27-2019

RR 441: Geek Talk 2.0 Part 4 – Can Our Data Be Used As a Benefit to Others and Us?

06-18-2019

RR 438: My New Shop – From the Ground Up – Doug Callaghan

06-07-2019

RR 437: Recruiters Round Table with Kyle Holt & Jay Goninen

06-04-2019

THA 121: APPS That Improve Productivity and Make for a More Efficient You

05-30-2019

THA 120: How Can We Provide Our Technicians a $100K Yearly Pay Package?

05-23-2019

RR 429: Family Succession Part 2 – Parents on their Daughters Succession Plan

05-07-2019

RR 427: Vin Waterhouse – You Should Have the Highest Payroll in Town, Not the Lowest

04-30-2019

FTR 042: Vinnie Lucido – Find a Balance to Your Ego

04-22-2019

RR 424: New Aftermarket Measurement – Cost Per Billed Hour – Will Drive Your Profitability

04-19-2019

THA 115: Who Says You Need an Automotive Background to Run a Successful Shop

04-18-2019

RR 423: Shop Talk 10 – Sold My Business – What’s Next?

04-16-2019

FTR 041: Keith Williamson – Change or Be Changed and Commit to be a Forever Student

04-15-2019

RR 422: A Case for Shop Specialization

04-12-2019

THA 114: Taking Community Involvement to the Next Level – CarFest – Philanthropy on Steroids

04-11-2019

RR 421: Mike Michalowicz: Making Profitability a Habit – Inside his book ‘Profit First’

04-09-2019

FTR 040: Bob Greenwood – Our Suppliers Need to Better Understand the Service Professional

04-08-2019

THA 113: Taking Care of Your Most Valuable Asset – YOU!

04-04-2019

RR 419: Bringing Technician Proficiency to the Next Level Through Mentoring Programs

04-02-2019

FTR 039: Grant Swaim – The Gear Head Days Are Gone

04-01-2019

RR 418: AIST – The Future of Automotive Education

03-29-2019

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Technician Talk

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Training / Future Technicians / Education

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Industry Thought Leaders

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Industry Women Series

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Married Partners: Women Series

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Multi-Shop Owners

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Support Services

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Educators

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Town Hall Academy

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026

Shop Succession Without Retirement: How Three Employees Became Owners [RR 1114]

10-20-2026

From Technician to Shop Owner: The Challenges You Never Saw Coming [THA 507]

10-16-2026

Authenticity Is Your Shop’s Best Marketing Strategy [RR 1113]

10-13-2026

The Human Side of Auto Repair: Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, and Leadership [THA 506]

10-09-2026

AAPEX 2026: What to See, Learn, and Experience [RR 1112]

10-06-2026

How to Turn Call Recordings Into Coaching, Conversions, and Customers [THA 505]

10-02-2026

Stop Losing Price Shoppers: Give Them a Price Range [RR 1111]

09-29-2026

Work Together, Thrive Together, Build a Business You Can Sell [THA 504]

09-25-2026

Inside the Role of a Performance and Accountability Team Leader [RR 1110]

09-22-2026

How to Develop a General Manager for Your Auto Repair Shop [THA 503]

09-18-2026

From Daily Profit to Long-Term Business Value [RR 1109]

09-15-2026

The Automotive Hiring Cycle: When and How to Recruit Top Technicians [THA 502]

09-11-2026

The Power of Financing: A Growth Tool for Auto Repair Shops [RR 1108]

09-08-2026

Daily Habits That Build a Stronger Auto Repair Shop Culture [THA 501]

09-04-2026

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

09-01-2026

Brakes for Breasts: How Auto Repair Shops Are Fighting Breast Cancer [THA 500]

08-28-2026

Top 5 Qualities of a Genuine Service Advisor [RR 1106]

08-25-2026

Your Shop’s Toughest Competitor Is in the Mirror [THA 499]

08-21-2026