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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

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

Profit is not a Dirty Word [FTR 106]

10-05-2024

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

Daily Dose of Top Tier Training: Today’s Class [THA 371]

03-14-2024

The Rise of the Mechanical and Technology Specialist [RR 935]

03-09-2024

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Technician Talk

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

RR 420: Kim Walker – Building a StoryBrand

04-05-2019

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

THA 112: Aftermarket Training in the Age of Rapid Tech Changes. How To Navigate Your Training Needs.

03-27-2019

RR 417: Rob Rowsell – Achieving Success on a Curved Road

03-26-2019

FTR 038: Jennifer Filzen – Create a Ripple Effect of Joy With and For Your Customers

03-25-2019

RR 416: Preparing Your Shop For Tomorrows Technicians – How To Attract and Retain Your Team

03-22-2019

THA 111: Building New Customers

03-20-2019

RR 415: Mitch Schneider – Legacy Aftermarket Influencer

03-19-2019

FTR 037: Scott Wheeler – Are You Really Listening to Your Customer?

03-18-2019

Training / Future Technicians / Education

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Industry Thought Leaders

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Industry Women Series

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Married Partners: Women Series

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Multi-Shop Owners

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Support Services

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Educators

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

Town Hall Academy

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025

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

01-09-2026

The Four Defining Roles in Your Business Story: Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide [RR 1073]

01-06-2026

The Chicken or the Egg Trap: Hiring and Marketing for Auto Repair Shops [THA 466]

01-02-2026

Profitable vs. Valuable: The Hard Truth About Selling Your Shop [RR 1072]

12-30-2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

12-26-2025

When Customers Ask AI First: What Shop Owners Need to Know [RR 1071]

12-23-2025

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

12-19-2025

The Level Testing Sales Amplifier: A Tiered System for Auto Repair Diagnostics [RR 1070]

12-16-2025

The Power of ASE Certification: 40% Better Productivity and 60% Fewer Comebacks [THA 463]

12-12-2025

The Future of Automotive Services: Diversify or Get Left Behind [RR 1069]

12-09-2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

12-05-2025

The Value of Diverse Training at ASTA 2025: From Finance to Mental Health [RR 1068]

12-02-2025

Building a Foundation to Prevent Employee Turnover [THA 461]

11-28-2025

People Love to Buy, They Don’t Like to Be Sold [RR 1067]

11-25-2025

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460]

11-21-2025

Rock Your Role: Creating an Experience Employees and Customers Cheer For [RR 1066]

11-18-2025

Train the Trainer: Building an Industry Boot Camp for Automotive Educators [THA 459]

11-14-2025

Helping People Do Life in Auto Repair [RR 1065]

11-11-2025