All Episodes
Displaying 91 - 120 of 236 in total
Episode 120 - The Financial Challenges Behind Diagnostics With Michael Christopherson
In this episode, recorded live at ITTC 2023, David and Lucas sit down with Michael Christopherson, Diagnostic and Immobilizer Tool Specialist at OE Alternatives. Topic...
Episode 119 - Finding Out Your Prices Are Too Low With Ryan Giddings
Recorded live at ITTC 2023, David and Lucas are joined by Ryan Giddings, owner of Church Street Garage.Topics discussed:How did you get into the industry? (0:00)What m...
Episode 118 - Gary Smith and Adam Robertson of Diag Nation from ITTC 2023
In this episode, recorded live at ITTC 2023, David and Lucas speak with Gary Smith and Adam Robertson of Diag Nation.Topics discussed:00:00:30 Remote support for guide...
Episode 117 - Setting Up The Next Generation For Failure with Kieran O'Brien of Shopgenie
Kieran O'Brien of Shopgenie.io joins David and Lucas to discuss the narrative that success can only be found by attending college first. Kieran shares his path to succ...
Episode 116 - Founders Award Winner Dutch Silverstein at ETI Tool Tech 2023
Dutch Silverstein is presented with the Founders Award at ETI Tool Tech 2023. He also gives his perspective on the information he gained while attending and how he'll ...
Episode 115 - Head of International Technical Training and Public Affairs with Hella Pete Bradley
David and Lucas sit down with the Head of International Technical Training and Public Affairs with Hella Gutmann Solutions GmbH, Pete Bradley at ETI Tool Tech 2023.Top...
Episode 114 - Product Technical Specialist for Diagnostics at Matco Tools Jake Fruth
David and Lucas sit down with Jake Fruth, Product Technical Specialist for Diagnostics at Matco Tools at ETI Tool Tech 2023.Topics Discussed:The start of the podcast. ...
Episode 113 - Jeff Buckley & John Firm of The J&J Show at ETI Tool Tech 2023
John Firm of Firm Automotive and Jeff Buckley of My Father's Shop join David and Lucas at ETI Tool Tech 2023.Topics Discussed: What low-tech tech do you need to know? ...
Episode 112 - New Vehicle Owners Are Orphans with Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Connected Mobility
In this episode, David and Lucas are joined by Roger Lanctot, the Director of Automotive Connected Mobility at TechInsights. Roger is a powerful voice in the definitio...
Episode 111 - Avoiding Shop Loaner Horror Stories with Laura Tierney of ShopLoaner.com
Laura Tierney of ShopLoaner.com joins David and Lucas at Vision KC 2023 to discuss a few shop loaner horror stories and the steps every shop should take to protect the...
Episode 110 - The Cost of Cheap Auto Repair with Kent and Cecil Bullard
Are you really helping customers by keeping your prices "affordable"?What's the real cost of cheap auto repair? Kent and Cecil Bullard of the Institute for Automotive ...
Episode 109 - When Buying A Business Goes Wrong With Jesse and Candice Beuttenmuller of Old 40 Auto Care
You've made a deal to buy a business. You sign the papers, and the owner agrees to stay on to help with the transition. You believe you've set yourself up for success ...
Episode 108 - Chris Jones - Editor of Ratchet & Wrench
In this episode, David and Lucas sit down with the editor of Ratchet and Wrench, Chris Jones.Chris discusses legacy, planning for the future, and shares his unique per...
Episode 107 - Choate Engineering Performance Service Manager - Ethan Ross
In this episode, David and Lucas sit down with Ethan Ross, the service manager for Choate Engineering Performance in Bolivar, TN. Ethan took an unconventional path to ...
Episode 106 - Diesel Performance Legend Eric Merchant from Vision KC 2023
In this episode, David and Lucas sit down with Eric Merchant, the diesel performance legend behind Merchant Automotive LLC in Zeeland, Michigan. Eric has been in the d...
Bonus Episode - Facing Retirement with Nathan Walker
Nathan Walker of Walker Automotive (https://walkerautomotiveinc.com) in Wilmot, NH sits down with David and Lucas at The Summit 2023. They talk about life not always f...
Episode 105 - Learning To Fire People with Andrew Knudsen and Robert Morton
Sometimes you have to make the difficult decision of firing a customer. Andrew Knudsen and Robert Morton joined David and Lucas at The Summit 2023 to explore how they ...
Bonus Episode - The Garage Network from Australia
David and Lucas sit down with Peter Leondis and Kosta Kantilaftis from The Garage Network (https://www.thegaragenetwork.com.au/), an organization based in Australia cr...
Episode 104 - From Tech To Mobile To Owner with Eduardo Quirindongo
In this episode, recorded live at The Summit 2023, David and Lucas sit down with Eduardo Quirindongo, the owner of Copa Mechanic in Maricopa, AZ. Eduardo shares his jo...
Episode 103 - Quitting The Business with Demeny Pollitt of Girlington Garage
In this episode, recorded live at Vision KC 2023, David and Lucas sit down with Demeny Pollitt, the owner of Girlington Garage in South Burlington, VT.Demeny reflects ...
Episode 102 - You Can Make The Jump with Aaron Woods
Recorded live at the Institute Summit 2023, David and Lucas sit down with Aaron Woods, owner of Xtra Mile Auto Care in Stillwater, OK and a Facilitator/Coach for the I...
Episode 101 - Can You Mix Business and Friendship with Shasta Nelson
In this episode, Lucas and David dive into the topic of friendships within a business with the author of the book "The Business of Friendship," Shasta Nelson.Friendshi...
Episode 100 - Communication and Leaving the Family Business with Craig O'Neill of Autoflow
In this episode, David and Lucas are joined by special guest Craig O'Neill to explore various topics related to business and communication.They discuss the challenges...
Episode 99 - Does Productivity Matter with Bill DeBoer at TOOLS 2022
In this episode, David and Lucas are joined by Bill DeBoer of DeBoers Auto in Hamburg, NJ to delve into the question of whether or not running a peak efficiency shop i...
Episode 98 - Managing Workflow with Maylan Newton at TOOLS 2022
In this episode, David and Lucas are joined by Maylan Newton of ESI, an expert in automotive repair shop management. Maylan shared insights and tips on appropriately s...
Episode 97 - Selling During An Economic Downturn with PJ Leslie at ASTE 2022
Staying afloat in a turbulent economy can be challenging for an independent auto repair shop. With economic uncertainty on the rise, it can be difficult to predict whe...
Episode 96 - Making Hard Choices with Kent and Cecil Bullard of IFORABE Live at AAPEX 2022
In this episode, Lucas and Terry sit down with Kent and Cecil Bullard of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. They dive into the difficult decisions small...
ASOG Podcast Ep 95 - Are Associations Dead? with John Firm Live at ASTE 2022
In this episode, recorded live at ASTE 2022, David and Lucas sit down with John Firm of Firm Automotive in Fort Worth, Texas.They discuss the future of automotive asso...
ASOG Podcast Ep 94 - Discover Your Love Language with Monique Mondragon
In this episode, recorded live at ASTE 2022, Lucas and David sit down with Monique Mondragon, product analyst with Shop-Ware.In this fun conversation, they discuss th...
ASOG Podcast Ep 93 - Be A Coffee Bean Not A Carrot with Rick White of 180biz
In this episode, recorded live at AAPEX 2022, Lucas and his technician Terry sit down with business coach Rick White of 180biz.Rick has been on the podcast several tim...
