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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

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

Automotive Training: A Business Strategy [RR 925]

02-06-2024

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Key Word Search

Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Technician Talk

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Training / Future Technicians / Education

RR 346: Matt Fanslow of Riverside Automotive – Improving the level of professionalism within the aftermarket industry

07-20-2018

FTR 002: Ron Ipach – Email is Destroying Your Business

07-19-2018

FTR 001: G Jerry Truglia on Training, Labor Rates, Tech Shortage & Standards

07-19-2018

FTR 000: For The Record Overview & Purpose

07-19-2018

THA 076: Improving Your Soft Skills. How To Lead and Spread a Positive Vibe.

07-18-2018

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

07-17-2018

RR 344: Technician Roundtable – Brin Kline, Tanner Brandt, Pedro De La Torre

07-13-2018

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

RR 342: Brandon Steckler – Diagnostician, Trainer, Writer

07-06-2018

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 339: Geek Talk 2.0 Part One – Tech Talk From Aftermarket Professionals

06-26-2018

RR 338: Technician Round Table – Part 5 – Heipp – Landry – Fanslow

06-22-2018

THA 072: Technician Training Strategies & Rewards

06-20-2018

RR 337: Mandy Pennington from Net Driven – Influence Your Customer in Their Digital Hangouts

06-19-2018

Industry Thought Leaders

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Industry Women Series

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Married Partners: Women Series

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Multi-Shop Owners

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Support Services

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Educators

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

Town Hall Academy

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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

The Digital Front Door For Auto Repair: SEO, Google, and Website Marketing [THA 471]

02-06-2026

Beyond the Repair Order: The Strategy of Customer Loyalty [RR 1077]

02-03-2026

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear [THA 470]

01-30-2026

Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]

01-27-2026

Streamlining the Mundane: How Automation Buys Back Time [THA 469]

01-23-2026

The Capacity Crisis: What If It Didn’t Have To Be So Hard? [RR 1075]

01-20-2026

Mastering Your Shop Finance: The Power of Specialized Automotive Accounting [THA 468]

01-16-2026

Do You Own a Business or a Job? [RR 1074]

01-13-2026

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