All Episodes
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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...
Bonus Episode - When Good Intentions Hurt Car Count, Conversions, and Business In General
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Jesse Sammons and Todd Compton for an honest discussion on the challenges of running an automotive repair shop. Todd sha...
Episode 234 - Why Feedback and Connection Matter for Growth With Justin Allen
In this episode, Lucas and David sit down with Justin Allen at TOOLS 2025 to talk about Justin’s journey in the automotive industry and his transition from sales to tr...
Episode 233 - The Emotional Toll of Shop Ownership and the Road to Coaching Success With Anders Gustafson
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Anders G. Gustafson, a former shop owner turned mentor, coach, and advisor. Anders reflects on his transition from corpo...
Bonus Episode - Nationwide Warranties and Providing Value for Repair Shops With NAPA's Jason Rainey & Matt Crumpton
In this episode, Lucas is joined by Jason Rainey, head of the Napa Auto Care program, and Matt Crumpton, Director of Program Development. Jason and Matt break down wha...
Episode 232 - Changing Shop Hiring and Workplace Culture With Lisa Coyle & Joelle Pollack
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Lisa Coyle and Joelle Pollack from Promotive to discuss the evolving landscape of hiring in the automotive industry. Lis...
Bonus Episode - Things I Wish I Knew Before Owning a Shop
In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Greg Schuler, Christian Beyer, Chad Kaemingk, and Joseph Augustine to discuss the realities of shop ownership and what t...
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...