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Episode 231 - The Aftermath Of A Shop Betrayal That Almost Sunk The Business With Lauralee Schmidt
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Lauralee Schmidt at Vision. Lauralee opens up about the challenges she faced with a former shop manager who, she later l...
Bonus Episode - Lessons Learned from Automotive Experts Tom Ham, Eric Mrozinski, and Ryan Stone
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Tom Ham, Ryan Snow, and Eric Mrozinski to discuss the pivotal lessons they have learned in shop ownership and management...
Episode 230 - Navigating Growing Pains & Shop Expansion With David Veldman
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by David Veldman at Vision KC 2025. David Veldman shares the real-world challenges of shop ownership, from the struggles of...
Episode 229 - Small Town Shop Challenges and Big City Solutions With Connor Tracy & Elijah McMillan
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Connor Tracy and Elijah McMillan at VisionKC 2025. Elijah shares the unique challenges of operating an auto repair shop ...
Episode 228 - Going From Job Hopper to Shop Leader With Ali Norton and Luke Wetters
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Ali Norton and Luke Wetters from Rozema Car Care. Ali shares her journey from being a self-described "professional job h...
Bonus Episode - Steering Alignment Debates, Shop Culture, and Juwan Fields’ Journey to ASTA
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Juwan Fields for a lively conversation about his journey through the automotive industry and his experience transitionin...
Bonus Episode - Unlocking Automotive Shop Success With The Power of Industry-Specific Accounting
In this episode, Lucas is joined by Eric Jorn of Kaizen CPA and Advisors, who also serves as the Chicagoland chapter leader for the Midwest Auto Care Alliance. Eric sh...
Episode 227 - The Heartbreak and Hardship of Burnout With Darin Johnson
In this episode, Lucas and David sit down with Darin Johnson, owner of Darin’s Auto Repair in Great Bend, Kansas. Darin shares the challenges of running a busy one-man...
Bonus Episode - The Biggest Onboarding Mistakes Managers Make and How to Avoid Them
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Adam Liu, and Paul Glowe for a candid discussion on common onboarding mistakes for new managers. The conversation highli...
Episode 226 - Breaking Through Burnout With Dan Thieken and Mason Weeks from Vision 2025
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Dan Thieken and Mason Weeks to discuss the challenges and triumphs of running an independent automotive shop. Mason shar...
Bonus Episode: AirPro Answers Industry Criticism and ADAS Calibration Myths Head-On
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Chuck Olsen and Josh McFarlin from AirPro to address recent controversy and questions circulating online about AirPro’s ...
Episode 225 - Escaping Communism to Become An Auto Tech Innovator With Uwe Kleinschmidt from AutoTechIQ
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Uwe Kleinschmidt, formerly of Autovitals and now with Autotech IQ. Uwe shares lessons from his upbringing in East German...
Bonus Episode - Build A Winning Shop Culture With Pizza Parties!
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Samantha Higdon, Kevin Rozema, and Frank Scandura for a lively discussion about shop culture. The group highlights the c...
Episode 224 - Breaking Free From A Toxic Partnership to Thriving In A Solo Shop With Nate Winston
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Nate Winston, who shares the story of leaving a long-term business partnership to open his own shop. Nate discusses the ...
Episode 223 - Modernizing a Family Shop At Jerry's Automotive With Chris & Lydia
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Chris Luoma, owner of Jerry’s Automotive in Lansing, Michigan, and his wife-to-be, Lydia. Chris shares the story of step...
Episode 222 - Building Authentic Brands and Leadership in the Automotive Industry with Josh Parnell
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Josh Parnell of Limitless Leadership. Josh explores the challenges of leadership in the automotive industry, emphasizing...
Episode 221 - Alexander Edwards Reveals the Truth About Consumer Choice and Automotive Innovation
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Alexander Edwards, president of Strategic Vision. Alexander shares his expertise on consumer psychology, emphasizing the...
Episode 220 - Navigating ADAS Calibrations, Shop Liability, and Industry Change with Ben Johnson
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Ben Johnson at ETI ToolTech in San Diego. Ben shares his insights from this year’s show, emphasizing the importance of i...
Bonus Episode - Shop Productivity Lessons From Industry Pros On Workflow, Tech, and Team Training
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Jacob Wierengo, Brandon Ballou, Thomas Andrews, and Brett Hunziker for a deep dive into shop workflow and productivity. ...
Episode 219 - Bringing AI and Immersive Learning to Automotive Training with Vlad Shishkaryov
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Vlad Shishkaryov, founder of Bridge Learning Tech. Vlad dives into the evolution of technical training in the automotive...