All Episodes
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Episode 272 - Mentoring the Next Generation of Techs with Luke Murray and Charles Burke of Worldpac
In this episode, Lucas Underwood and David Roman are joined by Charles Burke and Luke Murray from the Worldpac Training Institute. The conversation focuses on the impo...
Episode 271 - Training New Technicians and Building a Lasting Automotive Business With Charles Mitchell
In this episode, listeners hear the story of a small-shop owner’s journey to purchase and grow TenPin Motors in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The conversation focused on t...
Episode 270 - Overcoming Shop Owner Struggles: Hiring, Training, and Shop Management With Shaun Tipton
In this episode, Lucas Underwood is joined by Shaun Tipton, who shares his 28-year journey from technician to shop owner. Shaun Tipton discusses the common pitfalls te...
Episode 269 - Lessons Learned From Custom Car Builds and Business Ownership With Sunny Massera
In this episode, Lucas Underwood and David Roman are joined by Sunny Massera, a custom car and truck builder from Oregon. Sunny Massera shares the hard lessons he lear...
Bonus Episode - Handling Customer Complaints and Raising Industry Standards in Auto Repair
In this episode, David and Lucas discuss the challenges of handling difficult customer complaints, specifically a negative review following a diagnostic process and th...
Episode 268 - Mastering Shop Management and Technician Relations in Today’s Auto Industry
In this episode, Austin joins the Changing The Industry Podcast to discuss his journey from dealership technician to shop owner in South Carolina. Austin shares the ch...
Episode 267 - Building and Scaling Auto Shops: Culture, Challenges, and the Drive to Grow With Arun Coumar
In this episode, Arun Coumar joins Lucas Underwood and David Roman to discuss the challenges and rewards of multi-shop ownership. Arun highlights the critical role of ...
Episode 266 - Building Shop Efficiency and Team Culture with Greg Miller of Figs Auto Repair
In this episode, David and Greg dive into the realities of shop ownership, growth, and staffing challenges in the auto repair industry. Greg shares his journey from IT...
Episode 265 - Modern Pay Plans and Efficiency Tips To Fix The Tech Shortage With Eric Svedberg
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Eric Svedberg of European Autowerks. Eric shares his journey from starting in the gas station business at 16 to owning a...
Bonus Episode - Vehlo CEO Reveals What's Actually Changing the Automotive Industry in 2026
In this episode, the Changing The Industry Podcast team sits down with Josh Weiss, CEO of Vehlo, to discuss company culture, leadership, and the rapidly evolving autom...
Episode 264 - The Value of Diagnostics, Hands-On Classes, & Finding Happiness With Tim Iezzi & Ira Waldman
In this episode, Lucas Underwood and David Roman are joined by Ira Waldman and Tim Iezzi, who share their experiences with technical training and diagnostics in the au...
Episode 263 - Overcoming Addiction and Trying To Find Purpose in the Automotive Industry With Cole Tanner
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Cole Tanner, a veteran technician, who shares his journey through family business transitions, personal struggles, and t...
Episode 262 - When Generations Collide - Growing an Auto Shop with Family Values With Matt Clarke
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Matt Clarke of Clark Automotive. Matt shares his journey back to his family's auto repair business, emphasizing the impo...
Episode 261 - Navigating Grief, Taxes, and Machine Shop Dreams in the Auto Repair Industry With David Veldman
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by David Veldman, who shares his personal journey coping with the recent loss of his father and its impact on his direction...
Episode 260 - Navigating Family Legacy and Change in the Automotive Business With Jackie & Darryl Beech
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Darryl and Jackie Beech to explore the dynamics of running and transitioning a family-owned automotive business. Darryl ...
Episode 259 - Building Company Culture and Beating Chargebacks in Automotive Shops With Kevaughn Williams
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Kevaughn Williams, Operations Manager at 360 Payments. Kevaughn underscores the importance of company culture in buildin...
Episode 258 - Global Supply Chains, Tariffs, and the State of Parts Quality
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Australian shop owners Kosta Ka and Peter Leondis. The group explores the differences between the Australian and America...
Bonus Episode - Every Episode Failed For Mike Allen - Here's Why And How Vision KC Will Fix It
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Mike Allen to preview the Vision KC conference and share industry stories. Mike recounts his challenges recording at the...
Episode 257 - Responding to One-Star Reviews in the Automotive Industry With Tyler Wonderlic of Steer
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Tyler Wonderlic from Steer and AutoOps. Tyler explains the value of a CRM for shop owners, emphasizing its role in centr...
Bonus Episode - Breaking Down Industry Silos: Collision and Mechanical Unite at the Northeast 2026
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Ken Miller to preview the Northeast Trade Show and discuss the growing intersection between the collision and mechanical...