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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

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

09-04-2026

Bring the Classroom to the Shop: Raising the Bar For On-Site Training [RR 1105]

08-18-2026

The Rise of the Specialist: Redefining Automotive Professionalism [THA 485]

05-15-2026

Future-Proofing the Automotive Industry: Consolidation, AI, and Career Evolution [THA 467]

01-09-2026

The Aussie Connection: US and Australian Auto Repair Face Parallel Challenges [THA 464]

12-19-2025

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

09-23-2025

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

Transforming Your Repair Shop to Professional Auto Service Center [THA 412]

12-20-2024

How Manufacturers Are Supporting Auto Repair Professionals [RR 1017]

12-20-2024

Will Automotive Certifications Reshape Insurance Policies? [THA 411]

12-13-2024

Education and Training: Staying Ahead of the Curve [RR 1011]

11-29-2024

Rising Car Theft and Licensing Challenges [RR 1003]

11-01-2024

The Top 12 Success Strategies From Professional Auto Service CEOs [RR 1000]

10-22-2024

Sales Strategies for Service Advisors and Client Service Reps [CC 114]

09-18-2024

What’s The Worst Piece of Advice You’ve Ever Been Given in Business? [THA 397]

09-06-2024

From Diesel to Dollars: Building a Better Shop [RR 977]

08-02-2024

Beyond Band-Aids: Fix Your Leaking Bucket [RR 975]

07-26-2024

The Power of Service Proposals [RR 974]

07-23-2024

Avoid These Money Mistakes! [RR 967]

06-28-2024

Effective Language Shift For Shop Owners: From Labor Rate to Service Rate [RR 964]

06-18-2024

How to Huddle [THA 374]

04-04-2024

Shop Owner Mastermind [THA 373]

03-28-2024

The Evolution of Automotive Technology Training [THA 372]

03-21-2024

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Technician Talk

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Training / Future Technicians / Education

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Industry Thought Leaders

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Industry Women Series

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Married Partners: Women Series

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Multi-Shop Owners

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Support Services

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Educators

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

Eating Electric: Fueling Your Body for Longevity [RR 1047]

07-08-2025

Mastering Active Delivery: The Key to Lasting Customer Relationships [THA 440]

07-04-2025

How to Grow Your Shop Without Losing Control [RR 1046]

07-01-2025

Slow Down, Move Over: A Call for Roadside Safety [THA 439]

06-27-2025

Rehearse to Win: The Secret to Service Advisor Confidence [RR 1045]

06-24-2025

Town Hall Academy

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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

Mastering Shop Flow Part 2: Capacity Planning and Proactive Service Proposals [THA 510]

11-06-2026

Lost in Translation: Why Customers Ignore Deferred Work [RR 1116]

11-03-2026

Are You Diagnosing Vehicles or Just Throwing Parts at Them? [THA 509]

10-30-2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Programmer to Build AI Tools for Your Shop [RR 1115]

10-27-2026

Why Electrical Fundamentals, Service Information, and Technician Training Matter [THA 508]

10-23-2026

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