All Episodes
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Episode 253 - Small Town Shop Ownership, Family Dynamics, and Overcoming Resentment with John Presnell
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by John Presnell, a shop owner from North Carolina, who shares his journey in taking over the family business. John discuss...
Episode 252 - Can You Transform Automotive Inspections with AI with Uwe Kleinschmidt
In this episode, David and Lucas are joined by Uwe Kleinschmidt of AutoTechIQ. Uwe explains how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing the Digital Vehicle Inspection (DV...
Episode 251 - Implementing Unreasonable Hospitality and Customer Success at Your Shop With Ruth Wisniewski
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Ruth Wisniewski, Senior Director of Customer Success at Vehlo. Ruth shares how her team at Vehlo elevates client experie...
Episode 250 - Jonathan Seitzer Goes From Wall Street To Wrenches
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Jonathan Seitzer, a former Wall Street product manager who is stepping into the world of auto shop ownership. Jonathan s...
Episode 249 - The Future of Automotive Careers with Eric The Car Guy
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Eric Cook, better known as “Eric the Car Guy.” Eric shares the story of his unconventional journey from art school to be...
Episode 248 - Why Everyone Must Win: Building Ethical, Sustainable Growth in the Auto Industry With Wayne Marshall, Institute CEO
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Wayne Marshall, CEO at the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. Wayne shares his journey from industry vendor a...
Episode 247 - Proof What Raising Your Prices Will Do For Your Shop With Mike Himes & Rick White
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by shop owner Mike Himes and guest Rick White to discuss the evolution of Mike’s shop over the past year. Rick shares coach...
Episode 246 - Turning Sacrifice into Success In Family, Business, and Mobile Work With Cody & Sabrina Gaddie
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Cody and Sabrina Gaddie. Cody shares the challenges and rewards of growing a mobile diagnostics business, including the ...
Episode 245 - Why Shop Owners Need a Plan Beyond Fixing Cars With Cecil Bullard
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Cecil Bullard, industry veteran and business coach. Cecil shares the importance of properly valuing diagnostic labor in ...
Bonus Episode - Smart Consumer Financing and the Modern Shop Owner’s Journey With Liz Perkins
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Liz Perkins, shop owner, technician, and multi-business entrepreneur, along with Jesse Meddaugh from 360 Payments. Liz s...
Episode 244 - The Power of Accountability and Setting Standards in Business With Jeremy Hoyle
In this episode, Lucas Underwood and David Roman are joined by Jeremy Hoyle, leadership coach and veteran of the family entertainment industry. Jeremy shares his perso...
Episode 243 - Facing Burnout and Building a Side Hustle With Kyle Buenger
In this episode, David Roman and Lucas are joined by Kyle Buenger, owner of KB Mobile Programming. Kyle shares his journey from burnout in a traditional shop environme...
Episode 242 - From Hot Yoga to Hot Leads With Hallie & Caroline of Shop Marketing Pros
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Hallie Wasinger and Caroline Legrand from Shop Marketing Pros at the Sunrise event in Arizona. Hallie and Caroline share...
Episode 241 - Building Better Auto Shops Through EOS & Mastermind Groups with Adam Rath
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Adam Rath to reflect on the journey and evolution of their industry mastermind group. Adam shares how the group has grow...
Episode 240 - Transforming Auto Shop Training and Staff Accountability with Samantha Higdon from Shift Point Academy
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Samantha Higdon, founder of Shift Point Academy. Samantha explains the philosophy behind Shift Point’s training, emphasi...
Episode 239 - The Real Risks Behind Cheap Collision Repair with Ken Miller
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Ken Miller, owner of 821 Collision and president of AASP New Jersey. Ken outlines the ongoing challenges faced in the co...
Episode 238 - Building on a Legacy Optimizing Shop Culture and Empowering Teams With Tonnika Haynes
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Tonnika Haynes, second-generation shop owner of Brown's Automotive in Chapel Hill. Tonnika shares the inspiring story of...
Episode 237 - How Mindset and Foundational Principles Can Change Your Shop’s Trajectory With Cecil Bullard
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Cecil Bullard, who shares his recent experience recovering from major brain surgery and how it’s influenced his perspect...
Episode 236 - Industry Burnout, Stress, Shop Culture, and Work-Life Balance With Nicholas Lerubino
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Nicholas Lerubino, second-generation technician and lead tech at Mark’s Auto Service in Gillette, New Jersey. Nicholas s...
Episode 235 - Gatekeeping vs. Mentoring in the Shop With Bob Leonard
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Bob Leonard from Mobility Works. Bob shares his unique path from studying music to a long career in modifying mobility v...