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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

THA 082: Acquisition Strategies

08-29-2018

RR 357: Shop Talk Volume 2- Women Shop Owners

08-28-2018

RR 355: Andrew Emery from Antero Automotive has The Best Job in the World

08-21-2018

RR 352: Rocky Khamenian. Uniting The Industry’s Great Divide!

08-10-2018

THA 079: What Drives Your Parts Buying Decisions?

08-08-2018

THA 078: Low Hanging Financial Fruit That Will Increase Your Profits

08-01-2018

RR 348: Vinnie and Anthony Lucido from CoAuto – Community Conscious Car Care

07-27-2018

RR 347: Jonathan Ortiz of Foreign Affairs Auto – From Used Cars to Full Service

07-24-2018

RR 345: Leon Martin from Auto Tech Services – The Importance of Soap-Paint and Light

07-17-2018

THA 075: Am I ready For My Second Branch?

07-11-2018

RR 343: Shop Talk: John Constantin, Mike Shultz, and Jim Fleischman

07-10-2018

THA 074: Can David Beat Goliath?

07-04-2018

RR 341: Mark Bergasse, Carlo Sabucco, Glenn Colling, Todd Sarson. Friends First-Competitors Second.

07-03-2018

RR 340: Seth Thorson Creates $25,000 Scholarship Endowment

06-29-2018

THA 073: Your Turning Point: The PIVOT(s) That Improved Your Business

06-27-2018

RR 335: Build Your Own Apprentice Program – Secretary Kelly Schulz & Dwayne Myers

06-12-2018

RR 333: Keith Benline & Jeremy O’Neal – 10 Steps to a $1M Shop

06-05-2018

RR 329: Tom Ham Part 2 – Automotive Management Network

05-22-2018

RR 326: Sherri Stock from InMotion Auto Care

05-11-2018

RR 324: Finding Momentum and Camaraderie in the Canadian Aftermarket

05-04-2018

THA 065: Your SMS Data – Who Controls It?

05-02-2018

THA 064: Workplace Organization the 5S Method

04-25-2018

RR 320: Kathleen Jarosik from Xpertech Auto Repair

04-20-2018

THA 063: Making Business Partnerships Work

04-18-2018

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Technician Talk

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Training / Future Technicians / Education

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Industry Thought Leaders

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Industry Women Series

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Married Partners: Women Series

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Multi-Shop Owners

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Support Services

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Educators

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

Town Hall Academy

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025

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

People 101: Why Soft Skills Drive Hard Results [THA 445]

08-08-2025

Assume Nothing: Our Duty to Educate and Understand the Next Generation [RR 1051]

08-05-2025

The Investment in Youth: Why Camp D.R.I.V.E. is a Win [THA 444]

08-01-2025

Retention Starts with Recognition: Why Pay Is Just the Beginning [RR 1050]

07-29-2025

Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]

07-25-2025

The Power of Accountability: You Can’t Grow Alone! [RR 1049]

07-22-2025

Transportation as a Lifeline: The Hidden Power of Your Shop [THA 442]

07-18-2025

Your Solution To: Missing Credits, Expenses, and Parts Tracking [RR 1048]

07-15-2025

Women In NAPA (WIN): Building a Supportive Community [THA 441]

07-11-2025