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Shop Owners / Entrepreneurs

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

The New Frontier of Measuring Service Advisor Effort and Output [RR 913]

12-26-2023

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Business Coaches / Advice / Leadership

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Technician Talk

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Training / Future Technicians / Education

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Industry Thought Leaders

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Industry Women Series

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Married Partners: Women Series

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Technology Series / Web / Social / Diagnostics

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Multi-Shop Owners

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

RR 414: Elevating Our Industry’s Definition of Mechanic/Technician

03-15-2019

Support Services

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Educators

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Town Hall Academy

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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

Practice What You Preach: Coach Chris Cotton’s Shop Ownership Experience [RR 1055]

09-02-2025

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

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