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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

RR 386: Shop Talk 6 – Making it Work – Husband and Wife Partners

12-07-2018

THA 096: Engaging Kids in the Automotive

12-05-2018

RR 385: AAPEX 2018 – Driving the Aftermarket to be Ahead of the Curve

12-04-2018

FTR 022: Scott Brown – Don’t Ignore ADAS. Know it. Learn it.

12-03-2018

THA 095: Taking Good DVI Pictures

11-28-2018

FTR 021: Do You Need a Mentor? Who In Your Life Can You Mentor?

11-26-2018

THA 094: ASE – The Industry Credential and YOU!

11-21-2018

RR 379: A Banker and a Master Tech Build a BMW Specialty Shop – Down Under

11-13-2018

THA 092: The Extreme Value of Shop Tours

11-07-2018

RR 377: Gary Smith – The Knowledge Of Electricity Is The Basis Of Every Solution To A Diagnostics Problem

11-06-2018

RR 376: The Undeniable Rise of Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI)

11-02-2018

THA 091: Workshop – Service Adviser Roleplay – Part 2

10-31-2018

RR 375: Trained By Techs – Creating a Training Commitment Inside All Shops

10-30-2018

RR 373: Shop Talk 5 – Retired and Still Helping the Industry

10-23-2018

RR 372: Edwin Hazzard – Training is the Responsibility of the Technician

10-19-2018

THA 089: Open Four, Five or Six Days a Week. You Decide.

10-17-2018

RR 370: Darren Garlock Treating Company Culture and Customer Retention Alike!

10-12-2018

THA 088: Everything I Did Wrong and What I Learned

10-10-2018

RR 369: Patrick McHugh. Using a Scoreboard to Manage Shop Performance.

10-09-2018

RR 368: Shop Talk 4. Gaining New Customers Through Marketing Automation.

10-05-2018

THA 084: Buying Technician Tools: Create Your Program!

09-12-2018

RR 361: Scott and Michael Waddle. Owner and Prodigy. Father and Son.

09-11-2018

RR 360: Shop Talk 3 – Millennial Shop Owners.

09-07-2018

THA 083: What Separates the Outstanding Technicians

09-05-2018

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Technician Talk

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Training / Future Technicians / Education

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Industry Thought Leaders

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Industry Women Series

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Married Partners: Women Series

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Multi-Shop Owners

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Support Services

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Educators

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Town Hall Academy

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025

Auto Repair Business SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [THA 454]

10-10-2025

Building an Essential Skilled Automotive Career [RR 1060]

10-07-2025

The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

10-03-2025

AAPEX 2025: The Aftermarket Trade Show Reimagined [RR 1059]

09-30-2025

The Silent Profit Killer: Inconsistent Processes [THA 452]

09-26-2025

2025 Voice of the Technician Survey: Addressing Industry Pain Points [RR 1058]

09-23-2025

Business By The Numbers: Insights Into Auto Shop Benchmarks [THA 451]

09-19-2025

Process Engineering: Six Sigma for Auto Shop Efficiency and Growth [RR 1057]

09-16-2025

Recruiter’s Playbook: Overcoming Ghosting and Hiring Roadblocks [THA 450]

09-12-2025

A Phone Call Is Worth a Thousand Emails [RR 1056]

09-09-2025

The Growth Tax: What Every Shop Owner Must Pay to Move Forward [THA 449]

09-05-2025

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

Ring to Revenue: The Power of the First Hello [THA 448]

08-29-2025

The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service [RR 1054]

08-26-2025

The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter [THA 447]

08-22-2025

From Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve, To Will, Can, Do: Auto Repair Business Done Right [RR 1053]

08-19-2025

Uber, Loaners, and Shuttle Solutions for Automotive Clients [THA 446]

08-15-2025

Muscle Memory for the Counter: Service Advisor Training with the Practice Bot [RR 1052]

08-12-2025