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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

New Build in 4 Months: A Look Inside [AW 164]

07-01-2023

Is Hiring a Business Coach Worth It? Dispelling the 5 Excuses Not to Hire One [AW 163]

06-24-2023

Why Much? How Much? Exploring Value Proposition in Auto Repair [AW 162]

06-17-2023

Advocacy, Action, and the Future of Right to Repair [RR 857]

06-13-2023

Brakes For Breasts – 2023 Update & Challenge [CC 110]

06-11-2023

How Can Professionalism Improve the Automotive Industry? [AW 161]

06-10-2023

Creating Consistent Routines that Drive Success [THA 331]

06-08-2023

Leadership Principles from Coach Rod Olson [RR 855]

06-06-2023

Personalized Customer Service and Marketing Strategies [AW 160]

06-03-2023

Leadership 2.0: Transitioning from Technician to Shop Owner [RR 854]

06-02-2023

Making Dispatch Work [THA 330]

06-01-2023

The Kids Table: The Next Generation in the Automotive Industry [RR 853]

05-30-2023

The Rise and Fall and the Rise Again of the Electric Vehicle [AW 159]

05-27-2023

What Does It Take to Become an A-Tech in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry? [THA 329]

05-25-2023

Cheers to Success: Building a Thriving Business and a Craft Brewery [RR 851]

05-23-2023

The Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Improvement in Business [AW 158]

05-20-2023

21 Tips: How to Gain an Edge Part 4 [THA 328]

05-18-2023

The Art and Science of Dispatching [RR 849]

05-16-2023

Navigating Family Dynamics in Business Ownership [AW 157]

05-13-2023

Turbo Tim’s Garage: From Core Values to Cats, How to Build a Unique Brand [RR 848]

05-12-2023

Retention: Keeping Top Employees [THA 327]

05-11-2023

Passing the Torch: A Father-Son Journey of Strengths and Learning [RR 847]

05-09-2023

Revving Up Car Care: Inside Look at Rad Air Complete Car Care [AW 156]

05-06-2023

The Power of Partnership: Liz and Keith Perkins on Marriage and Business [RR 846]

05-05-2023

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

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

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

Technician Talk

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

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

Training / Future Technicians / Education

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

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

Industry Thought Leaders

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

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

Industry Women Series

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

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

Married Partners: Women Series

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

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

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

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

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

Multi-Shop Owners

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

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

Support Services

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

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

Educators

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

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

Town Hall Academy

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

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

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

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