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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

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

Automotive Training: A Business Strategy [RR 925]

02-06-2024

The Art of Client Appreciation [RR 915]

01-02-2024

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Technician Talk

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Training / Future Technicians / Education

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Industry Thought Leaders

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

Giving Back to the Community: The Social Impact Initiatives of Adam and Son Auto Repair [RR 850]

05-19-2023

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

Building Trust and Rapport: The Art of Being a Service Advisor [THA 326]

05-04-2023

From HVAC to Thermal System Management: Opportunities and Challenges [RR 845]

05-02-2023

Toxic Cultures, Leaders and Team Members [AW 155]

04-29-2023

Fueling Your Business: Tips for Increasing Profitability and Developing Processes [RR 844]

04-28-2023

How EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Changed My Business [THA 325]

04-26-2023

Streamlining Workflow: Shop-Ware’s New TechApp for Technicians [RR 843]

04-25-2023

Industry Women Series

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Married Partners: Women Series

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Multi-Shop Owners

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Support Services

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Educators

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

Town Hall Academy

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025

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 HATE to Be Sold, Yet They LOVE to Buy [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

The Everyday Educator: How Leaders Reinforce Learning [THA 458]

11-07-2025

Stress, the Struggle, and the Resilience: A Guide for Leaders [RR 1064]

11-04-2025

Google Endorsed: Leveraging Local Service Ads (LSAs) to Differentiate Your Shop [THA 457]

10-31-2025

Feelings Don’t Fix Cars: Action Over Emotion in Shop Leadership [RR 1063]

10-28-2025

Walking the Talk: Why Auto Coaches Are Buying Shops Again [THA 456]

10-24-2025

A Professional Face Lift: Why the Automotive Generalist Model is Broken [RR 1062]

10-21-2025

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No [THA 455]

10-17-2025