I migliori Automotive Industry podcast (2024)

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Roller coaster! 90 days to double with Zach Caldwell 50:49

5d ago50:49

50:49

In this episode, Zach shares his career evolution and experiences in since opening his shop True Torque Diesel in 2017. He joined Shop Fix in June 2024 and things have turned around for him in just a few months! He discusses his early life in racing, his decision to become a diesel tech, and the challenges he faced, including a rare eye disease. Za…

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The Hard Way with Andrey and Slavik Shumylo 47:28

19d ago47:28

47:28

Ukrainian brothers Andrey and Slavik Shumylo operate two shops in Philadelphia. These guys have put their brotherhood first and developed their business with discipline and creativity to put them in the right spot at the right time. They share their journey from building their first store, to operating a thriving business and turning into multi-sho…

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Jay Leno! From Hackers 2024 - Success, Cars, and Laughs! 42:54

1M ago42:54

42:54

Aaron and Jay sit down with the legend Jay Leno. Comedian, The Tonight Show host, entrepreneur, automotive enthusiast, and down to earth guy, Jay shares stories of his journey and how he navigated Hollywood to achieve amazing success. You don't want to miss this one! Thanks to our sponsors! Shop Fix Academy Leads Near Me Steer UpSwell…

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SLC Live! From Shop Hackers 2024 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

Catch our live show from Shop Hackers 2024! We sit down with Josh Bird, Nick Padron, and Thomas Andrews to hear "How I did it". We know being successful is a never ending journey. These guys share with us how they started, the hard lessons, and how they got to this point in front of a live audience! Thank you to our sponsors of the show. Show them …

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The Tough Truth Behind Partnerships. Adam and Jason on What it Takes 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

In this episode, Adam Preusser and Jason Kath discuss their 20-year partnership in the auto repair industry. They share their journey from meeting in technical college to managing multiple auto repair shops and figuring out how to make it work. The conversation covers the importance of defining roles, acquiring and managing stores, and their person…

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Full circle. Great advice and a great story with Brad Emery 55:02

3M ago55:02

55:02

In this episode we hear from Brad Emery. We caught up with Brad at Shop Hackers 2024 and talked about his path and the lessons he learned along the way. He shares some great advice on what it takes to win, why it's not about the money, and how to develop your team and be the leader your family, your business, and the industry needs. The conversatio…

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Go win, dream big, and no excuses with Tommy Mellow! 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

In this episode we hear from Tommy Mellow! Tommy is a highly successful and motivating leader and founder of A1-Garage Door. Hear his journey from painting his very first door to developing a $200M business where "everybody wins". Hear his inspirational story from his first childhood negotiation, to his focused attention on winning, and why data is…

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Good Times and Good Guys. The origins of EuroFix and ShopFix with TJ Roberts 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Join TJ Roberts, Aaron, and Jay as they take a humorous and insightful journey through the humble beginnings of EuroFix and ShopFix. Between riding dirt bikes, racing down back roads, and having an occasional run in with the law, these three have enjoyed the journey. Now the COO of ShopFix, TJ shares with us the lessons he learned along the way and…

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The Berg! The Power of the Journey to Reach Your Goal 1:05:10

4M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

In today's episode we hear from the one and only, The Berg! We start off with some behind the scenes humor to kick off this walk through Michael Rosenberger's journey to owning his own store and joining Shop Fix Academy. We take some fun rabbit trails hearing how this driven guy found his path into doing what he loves and seeing his family and his …

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Make The Tough Lessons Mean Something - From Parts Guy to MSO with Rick Kersey 58:21

4M ago58:21

58:21

Rick Kersey, a multi-shop owner in Oregon, started his automotive career at a parts counter. His relentless drive and motivation propelled him through the ranks, leading to the realization that owning his own shop was the next logical step. With unwavering focus, Rick took the plunge, navigating the challenging lessons that new owners often face. U…

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Transformational wisdom with Brandon Peavy : From Firefighter to Entrepreneur 43:50

5M ago43:50

43:50

In this episode, Brandon Peavy shares his inspiring journey from starting as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic at the age of 16 to becoming a successful entrepreneur managing multiple businesses. He discusses how he transitioned from the fire service to founding an ambulance company and later, an auto repair shop named Route 11 Automotive. Bran…

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From Grit to Growth: Shane and Chad's Automotive Journey 51:18

5M ago51:18

51:18

Shane Copeland and Chad Kaemingk discuss their journey from meeting at a dealership to becoming successful business partners in the automotive repair industry. They share insights on how they started their first automotive repair business with limited funds and partnerships, overcame challenges, expanded to multiple locations, and learned crucial b…

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Chuck Swain's Journey into Automotive Repair: Turning Challenges into Triumphs 46:13

6M ago46:13

46:13

In this podcast episode, Chuck shares his remarkable journey from running a CrossFit gym in Texas to owning an automotive repair shop in Virginia—despite having no prior experience in the industry. Facing numerous challenges, including a declining shop and a difficult transition with the former owner, Chuck managed to revitalize the business. He em…

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Mike Difato : An Entrepreneurial Journey from Pools, Boats, and Auto Repair 55:17

6M ago55:17

55:17

This episode features entrepreneur Mike Difato who shares his journey from working in medical sales and owning a pool service company to launching a successful chain of auto repair shops with his partners. We explore his strategic partnership with Eric, their first shop purchase, and the subsequent expansion to nine shops with plans for a tenth. Th…

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Josh Bird : From Pole Barn to Multimillion-Dollar Auto Repair Business Changing Lives 48:04

7M ago48:04

48:04

This episode features Josh Bird's remarkable journey from working at a dealership with a six-figure income to owning two auto repair shops with a combined revenue of over four million dollars. Josh shares the pivotal moment when he quit his job and risked everything to start his own business. Despite the hardships, like receiving a cease and desist…

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Ryan Hillenbrand : Building a Family Brand and Navigating Success in Auto Repair 51:42

7M ago51:42

51:42

This episode features an in-depth interview with Ryan Hillenbrand, owner of four auto repair shops, who shares his journey into the auto repair industry that reshaped his life, learning perspective, and approach to business. Hillenbrand discusses the value of relationships, trust, and personal development in business growth and leadership. He highl…

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Zain Syed : Shocking Methods to Get Millions from High-Performing Shops 54:07

8M ago54:07

54:07

Zain operates three shops with laser-focused strategies to increase profit and performance. In this episode he opens up about his "controversial", and in his words "experimental" strategies how a shop can do over $3 million. Through a combination of his strategies and dedicated approach, Zain and his team are pushing boundaries and creating a high-…

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Tony Tatich : A Story of Rapid Growth, Real Challenges, and Stepping Up to Overcome 54:18

8M ago54:18

54:18

Tony and his family operate five shops in Indiana. In this episode he opens up about his path growing up in his Dad's business, developing a strategy for growth only to have things go sideways, and what it took to recover and grow the business. Tony goes into detail on the power of prioritizing family, simplifying operations, and developing a true …

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A Kept Promise Leads to Massive Breakthrough with Tristan Realubit 54:22

1y ago54:22

54:22

Some moments seem pretty insignificant, but later, we realize they were a landmark in our lives, a moment that sparked the change that set us on a course that would forever change our lives. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that these moments tend to happen to us when the pressure is on, when our back is against the call, or when we are at a crossr…

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Quick Clue: Why You Can't Find High-Performers with Thomas Hays 8:11

1y ago8:11

8:11

Here's another episode in the Quick Clue mini-series. In this episode, you'll learn 3 important insights that can help you find and hire incredible employees. This mini-series is designed to give you something to think about, something to improve your shop, and help you make the most of the week ahead. Another full-length episode will drop next wee…

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Becoming Unrecognizable with Darren Adams 1:24:04

1y ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Today, we're diving deep into the transformative power of personal development. Personal development isn't just about reading a specific book, attending a seminar, or doing a few workouts -- it's about fundamentally altering how you perceive yourself and your potential. This week's guest is Darren Adams, owner of Dryfork Diesel in Missouri. Years a…

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Quick Clue: Is Your Car Count Being Manipulated? With Thomas Hays 8:51

1y ago8:51

8:51

We are going to try something new! As you know, each month, we interview some incredible folks in our industry in long-form interviews. We've been so honored by your support for the show, and are truly grateful. This week Thomas is introducing a new will be new mini-series called “Quick Clues”. The episodes will be about 5 min long… no guests, no d…

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How Humanizing Your Metrics and Data is a Cheat Code for Your Shop with Mike Difato 1:02:54

1y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

So often, when we think about our numbers, metrics, and KPI's we get caught up in the "facts" we learn from these, creating a very rigid interpretation of them. Curiosity goes out the window, and we bulldoze our team with what we think is the problem. We forget that making stark assumptions often leads to flawed conclusions and our team's confusion…

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This Episode is for the Techs with Lowell Greene and Phil Quillen 1:08:11

1y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

This one’s for the techs. Without you, our world would look very different: Parents wouldn’t be able to make it to their kid's games, food wouldn’t make it to stores, and the world as we know it wouldn’t exist. Yet despite this, historically, your role hasn’t been appropriately respected or appreciated. The good news is that there is a massive move…

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How Trauma and Our History Shape Us As Leaders with Kyle Meadows 56:42

1+ y ago56:42

56:42

Our effectiveness as leaders, employees, or any other role in our lives is often profoundly shaped by our past experiences- good and bad. Some experiences like trauma and other huge losses can leave us with deep wounds that, if left untreated, profoundly hinder our abilities in many areas of business and personal life. Moving forward is one of the …

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The Longest Closing Day Ever with Phil Webster 1:15:55

1+ y ago1:15:55

1:15:55

If you’ve ever purchased a shop, a house, or even a car, then you know that the closing table can sometimes be a bit tense, unnerving, and even have some surprises. Sometimes, just getting to the closing table can be a considerable challenge. When we encounter these challenges, our character, core beliefs, quick thinking, and keen negotiation skill…

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The Real Reasons We Have A "Tech Shortage" with Lowell Greene 1:03:05

1+ y ago1:03:05

1:03:05

We've addressed the tech shortage topic from several angles here on the show, but this conversation truly surprised and inspired me. There are so many layers to the problem, so when you hear a unique perspective like the one you're about to hear, it brings a level of clarity that "obvious" answers just can't give you. This week's guest is Lowell Gr…

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A Story From Someone Who Serves Us with Ryan Burton 1:08:06

1+ y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

First off, let's address the elephant in the studio: This episode features our friend Ryan Burton who is the founder of Leads Near Me, which is a sponsor of this show. But rest assured you, he paid NOTHING to be interviewed on the show. We asked him to be on the show because Ryan is a master at marketing, running a successful service business, and …

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Creating a Company Culture That Retains Great Techs with Phil Quillen 59:56

1+ y ago59:56

59:56

It's a well-known fact that the auto repair industry that we are in the middle of a nationwide technician shortage. In my observation, there are shops that have faired better than others. These shops tend to focus on creating a culture and system where techs know they won't have to deal with drama, can make great hours, and have a great career. In …

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The Evolution of Roles with Eric & Brent Raber 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

53:10

There’s a saying that I really love, that I’ve lived by for many years. “Find a need and fill it”. This saying speaks to service, but also making room for yourself to grow. The employees and even owners that I’ve seen become the most successful seem to really follow this saying too. They do things beyond what they are paid for because it needs to b…

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Part 3 of 3: Become A Dependable and Powerful Leader with Joe Stokes 1:50:35

1+ y ago1:50:35

1:50:35

This is the final part of an incredible 3 part series with our friend, the very wise, Joe Stokes who is the Regional Director for EuroFix, AutoFix, and Mike's Auto in Middle Tennessee. If you’ve missed parts one and two, then we highly recommend you listen to those too as the Truth Bombs are many. In this great episode, we focus on how to build the…

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Part 2 of 3: Become A Dependable and Powerful Leader with Joe Stokes 1:24:44

1+ y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Part two of this three-part series is focused on what it takes to open one (or more) stores at once. Joe Stokes, Regional Director for a fast-growing Middle Tennessee Auto Repair company, and I dive into how to find the locations, where to find and how to hire the staff, help new employees from out of state, the logistics of overcoming the Tech Sho…

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Part 1 of 3: Become A Dependable and Powerful Leader with Joe Stokes 1:44:10

1+ y ago1:44:10

1:44:10

Our guest this week is the amazing and very wise, Joe Stokes who is the district manager for EuroFix, AutoFix, and Mike's Auto in Middle Tennessee. This is Joe’s second time on the show and if you’ve not heard his first interview, we'd highly recommend it. In fact, it was one of our top listened-to episodes. I asked Joe to come back and share some …

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A Shop Model That Provides Financial Advocacy For Our Customers With Rob Choisser 59:44

1+ y ago59:44

59:44

Customer Advocacy. It’s a big part of what we as automotive professionals. Technicians advocate with complete and accurate inspections, and our Advisors help customers understand what is needed on their cars. What would happen if we took this concept to the next level? That’s exactly what guest Rob Choisser of Choisser Automotive Services did. He f…

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How to Shipwreck Your Shop with Ryan Blair 57:52

2y ago57:52

57:52

Having a shop is much like steering a large ship in new waters. Your crew is looking to you for leadership, your passengers trust you to do the right thing, and your family needs you to be successful. Without the right experience, braving these new waters can result in peril, hurting everyone around you and costing you a fortune in money, time, and…

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How to Make Your Shop A True Force For Good with Matt Carlson 47:26

2y ago47:26

47:26

What is the point of becoming profitable? I’ve talked to hundreds of shop owners, and not a single one wanted to become rich for the sake of being rich. Almost all of them opened their shop to better the lives of their families, their employees, and their community. While this is a great goal, sadly, many don’t achieve the necessary profit to make …

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From Working In the Fields to Millionaire Shop Owner with Juan Acevedo 44:54

2y ago44:54

44:54

There’s a saying that says, “You can’t change your stars” It implies that the family line, situation, or status you are born into will determine what you can accomplish and how far you can succeed. Challenging this notion is the very essence of the American Dream, which declares: “Anything is possible with God, grit, and determination.” Few people …

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Don't Walk Through Hell Alone with Adam Preusser 41:28

2y ago41:28

41:28

Sometimes things at our shops take some pretty sharp turns, and sometimes those turns are into a ditch, but other times it’s straight into a canyon! What do you do? Perhaps it's ego, but for many of us, the first instinct is to hide the pain and fear and try to figure it out on our own. When we are alone, stuck in our heads, in fear, and experienci…

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Becoming a Resilient Shop Owner Who Can Overcome Anything with Stan Andrewski 51:27

2y ago51:27

51:27

Becoming resilient is one of the most critical traits to becoming a successful shop owner, tech, advisor, or anyone else in this challenging industry. In my observation, resilience is the ability to MOVE FORWARD from the traumas, setbacks, and embarrassments from the past. It’s the ability to acknowledge the past but not get stuck in it. It’s looki…

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What If You Had To Start Over From Scratch? With Glenn Todd 50:24

2y ago50:24

50:24

What if you had to start over from scratch? Like one day, you have a shop, and the next day you don’t. Where would you start? What resources would you pull from? -- From buildings, to contracts, to hiring, to marketing — as anyone who’s opened a shop from scratch can tell you… it’s a massive undertaking. This is the situation that Glenn Todd of Gle…

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Redeeming A Relationship with Dad with Veille Arthur 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

Every son longs to have a good relationship with his dad. Sometimes though, as many, including myself, can attest, that doesn't always happen. Now take that pain, and imagine trying to run a shop together. That's the exact situation that my guest Veille Arthur experienced. For years, Veille and his dad painfully struggled in their relationship and …

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How an Unlikely Friendship Became a Triple-Brand Auto Repair Company with Eric Rutherford 27:46

2y ago27:46

27:46

This week our guest is Eric Rutherford of Prestige European Auto Service in Florida. This episode explores how an unlikely partnership allowed for the creation of an incredible auto repair brand in Florida. Eric started out as an owner on his own, but then met his business partner, Mike through a very interesting situation (You gotta hear this stor…

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From Bartering Repairs for Pepsi to 3 Million in Sales with John Lonas 43:26

2y ago43:26

43:26

If you're a tech with a dream to open your own shop or an owner who is not seeing the success you dreamed of, then this episode is made especially for you. Today's guest, John Lonas of Autoworks Service and Repair in Prescott Valley, AZ, has one of the most genuine love for cars of anyone I've met. Sure he has his favorites, but John loves the free…

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The Creation of a Happy and Successful Service Advisor with Ashley Wright 39:26

2y ago39:26

39:26

Is it Service Advisor or Service Writer? Either way, it's one of the most critical roles in the shop because if the sales aren't there, the techs don't have hours to turn, and the owner sees no profit. In addition to sales, the Service Advisors or Writers ;) Must be great at multitasking, customer service, logistics, and sometimes even counseling! …

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Finding Massive Breakthrough After 16 Years of Complacency with Fred Young 29:50

2y ago29:50

29:50

Complacency is a killer. It lulls us into a false sense of security by making us believe that our status quo is good enough or even a safe and prudent place to be. The problem with this mindset is that we shortchange our futures and ignore the possibility that we could be in an even better place. Sometimes it takes being shaken and woken up to see …

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Becoming a Compelling Leader with Jay Huh 30:12

2y ago30:12

30:12

Becoming a compelling leader unlocks doors to moves that others simply can’t make. Moves like successfully expanding your shop during a global pandemic or growing the revenue by nearly 50% two years in a row. This is exactly what my guest Jay Huh of Carmedix in North Carolina, accomplished. In this process, he discovered four major keys to leading …

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Coming out of Addiction and Creating a Thriving Shop with Chris Knuth 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

50:24

It seems if you do just a little research, we can find that addiction is a prevalent trait in many business owners and high-performers. Left unchecked, addiction can create subtle and not-so-subtle problems with our shops and make it hard to live life on life's terms. The good news is that there are solutions and paths we can take to overcome these…

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Taking Complete Ownership for Our Mistakes with Joe Valind 45:34

2+ y ago45:34

45:34

In shop ownership, sometimes we make big mistakes, experience massive failures, and are presented with incredible challenges. Some of these can hurt a little, but some can create massive pain for us and those connected to us. As leaders in our shops, these circumstances are ultimately our responsibility. This episode's guest, Joe Valind of Auto Saf…

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The Bank Called Your Note… Now What? with Jonathan Ortiz 31:14

2+ y ago31:14

31:14

"Your note has been pulled." Those are some pretty scary words to hear for almost anyone. The thought brings up many questions: What would you do if that happened to you? How would you survive? Would you lose your shop, your house, your way of life? How do you come back from that? This scenario happened to our guest Jonathan Ortiz of Foreign Affair…

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Replay: Breaking Free From Old Identities with Michael Rosenberger 25:52

2+ y ago25:52

25:52

Today is Friday, July 29th, and NEXT WEEK I’m grateful to be a part of the annual Shop Hackers conference in Nashville TN. If you’re attending that conference, please come and say 'hi'! Because of the conference this week I’m reposting one of our top episodes for anyone who’s not heard it. FYI, there won’t be a new episode next week, but on Friday …

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