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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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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Technician Talk

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Training / Future Technicians / Education

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Industry Thought Leaders

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Industry Women Series

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Married Partners: Women Series

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

Human Connections: Mastering Soft Skills in the Modern Workplace [THA 398]

09-13-2024

The Race to Electric: How Chinese Manufacturers are Changing the Game for Legacy Automakers [RR 989]

09-13-2024

From Partnership Struggles to Solopreneur Success [RR 988]

09-10-2024

Start Thinking About The Industry First, and You Second [FTR 102]

09-07-2024

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

09-06-2024

Revving Up Automotive Education: Bridging the Gap Between Training and Real-World Skills [RR 987]

09-06-2024

If You Had 364 Days Left to Live: What Would You Do Differently? [RR 986]

09-03-2024

Are You the Biggest Constraint to Your Business Growth? [FTR 101]

08-31-2024

The Most Overlooked ‘Power’ Tool: Unlocking Your SMS [THA 396]

08-30-2024

Essential Skill Trades Revolution: Beyond the Degree [RR 985]

08-30-2024

Making Safety A Priority: Safety Inspection Walkthrough [RR 984]

08-27-2024

“I Don’t Need to Read That” Said No One Ever [FTR 100]

08-24-2024

Creating a Culture of Accountability for Internal Succession [RR 983]

08-23-2024

A Gift, Not A Punishment: Service Advisor Coaching [THA 395]

08-22-2024

From Websites to Texts: How to Meet Modern Consumer Expectations [RR 982]

08-20-2024

‘Crystal Clear’ Communication [FTR 099]

08-17-2024

Automotive Trends: Let Go of Outdated Practices and Embrace Innovation [THA 394]

08-16-2024

Don’t Sweat It: Keep Cool with A/C Equipment Troubleshooting [RR 981]

08-16-2024

Multi-Shop Owners

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Support Services

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Educators

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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

Town Hall Academy

The Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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 Superhighway to Estimating: Canned Jobs and Categories For Shop Efficiency [THA 473]

02-20-2026

Beyond Service Advisors: Embracing the ‘Repairathist’ Mindset [RR 1079]

02-17-2026

Looking Rich VS Living Free: The Hidden Truth About Success and Money [THA 472]

02-13-2026

Executing a 25 Year Plan: Retired at 47 [RR 1078]

02-10-2026

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