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Garage Grit Podcast

Welcome to the Garage Grit Podcast, hosted by Brad Hurlock from AA Shop Marketing. Join us as we tackle common stress points in the auto repair shop space, uniting owners for insightful conversations. Our mission is to guide your shop towards success. Tune in, be part of the conversation, and propel your business forward. Explore strategies, insights, and camaraderie needed to thrive in the competitive auto repair industry. Welcome to Garage Grit, where we shift your business into high gear, one

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01:13:44

#011 Mastering Auto Repair: Transparency, Pricing,...

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2024/10/29

In this comprehensive series of the Garage Grit podcast, host Brad Hurlock of AA Shop Marketing, gathers insights from three seasoned auto repair shop owners: Kevin Millevoi of Millevoi's Tire & Automotive in Bensalem, PA; Bill Stegich of Hynes Auto Service in Glenview, Illinois; and Jeremy McQueen of B.A.T. Boys in Branson, Missouri. The discussions cover a wide range of topics crucial to the auto repair industry, including the importance of transparency and communication with customers,

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01:22:01

#010 Streamlining Shop Operations with CRM: Real Talk...

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2024/09/24

About the Host:Brad Hurlock is the voice behind the Garage Grit Podcast and co-owner of AA Shop Marketing. With a keen focus on helping independent auto repair shops succeed, Brad enjoys delivering practical insights and industry expertise to his listeners with every episode.The PanelChris Barker is from Myers Tire & Auto Center of Statesville, NC. He started out in an independent shop, then worked for a big box store but found that he wanted a more personal connection with customers, so came

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00:54:57

#009 Shop Owners Discuss Industry Conferences and...

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2024/08/27

The Panel:Kory Rozema: Kory Rozema is the second-generation owner of Rozema's Car Care in Hudsonville, Michigan. Since acquiring the business in 2016, Kory has expanded its operations significantly, from four bays to ten, and added a satellite location. He has also ventured into the highly technical field of ADAS calibrations. Kory is deeply involved in industry networking and training, fostering a community of continual learning and ethical business practices.Philip Korbel: Philip Korbel is the

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01:18:41

#008 Family Succession in Auto Repair Shops: Passing...

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2024/07/30

About the Host: Brad Hurlock: Host of the Garage Grit Podcast, co-owner of AA Shop Marketing, with a focus on independent auto repair shops and a passion for sharing knowledge and insights with his audience.About the Guest(s): Mitch Fasnacht: Owner of Green Lawn Garage in Denver, PA. He is a third-generation owner with two sons planning to take over as the fourth generation. Mitch is a member of an ATI group and has successfully navigated the process of succession planning within a family-owned

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01:24:23

#007 Training for Success: Building Stronger Teams...

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2024/06/18

About the Host: Brad Hurlock: Host of the Garage Grit Podcast, with a background in the automotive industry and a passion for sharing knowledge and insights with his audience.About the Guests: Shiju Thomas: An experienced business owner with a deep understanding of training and development in the automotive repair industry. Mr. Thomas is the owner of ⁠Hotchkiss Auto Repair⁠. Darin David: Owner of a successful auto repair shop, focused on team training and maximizing the potential of his technicians

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01:14:58

#006 Recruiting Top Talent: Strategies for Building a...

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2024/05/28

About the Guests:Brad Hurlock: Host of the Garage Grit Podcast and owner of AA Shop Marketing. Pat Schnaidt: Shop owner of All Tech Automotive Eric Scheidt: Shop owner of Norwood Auto Service Steve Finzel: Shop owner of Finzel Mastertech Episode Summary: In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock discusses the topic of recruiting top talent onto your team with a panel of shop owners: Pat Schnaidt, Eric Scheidt, and Steve Finzel. The panel shares their experiences and

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01:04:21

#005 Working on Your Shop Instead of in Your Shop for...

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2024/04/23

About the Guests: Kelli Weatherby: Owner of Accurate Automotive, a repair shop in Mesa, Arizona with 32+ years of experience. The shop has 14 bays and focuses on providing quality service to their customers. Joe Ferone: Owner of Proper Service, an auto repair shop with two locations in New York State. Joe has been in the industry for over 28 years and is passionate about growing his business and providing excellent service to his customers. Isaac: Technician at World Auto Repair in Eden

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00:42:32

#004 Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for Building a...

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2024/03/26

About the Guests: Brian Rooney: Owner of Rooney's Auto and Tire Center in Emmitsburg, Iowa. With three full-time technicians and a focus on tires and auto repair, Brian has been in the auto repair industry for over a decade. He started as a technician and eventually transitioned to shop ownership to have more control over operations and decision-making. Sean Blockland: Owner of All American in Colorado, a mentoring shop that works with kids from alternative schools and foster homes. Sean and his

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01:45:37

#003 Time Management for Auto Shop Owners & Team Culture

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2024/02/07

About the Guest(s): Garrett Coulter: Owner of Auto Fitness in Gainesville, Georgia. With a background in the military and experience in the automotive industry, Garrett brings a unique perspective to his role as a shop owner. He is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and has a strong focus on online reviews and reputation management. Jim Schorie: Baylor graduate and former U.S. Air Force officer, owns Schorie Auto Repair in Mesa. With a triple major in economics, finance, and

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01:05:35

#002 Handling Bad Reviews: Insights from Shop Owners...

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2024/02/07

About the Guest(s): Brad Hurlock: Host of the Garage Grit Podcast and owner of AA Shop Marketing. Jonathan from Dave's Automotive in West Chester, PA Stephan from Lunsbury in Fremont, Indiana. Pete from the Auto Connection in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lance from Dronet in Louisiana. Gregg from STR CRM. Episode Summary: In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock discusses how to handle bad reviews and respond to them with four shop owners and Gregg from Steer CRM. The panel

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01:05:47

#001 Auto repair shop owners discuss credit card...

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2024/02/04

About the Guests: Rick: Rick is the owner of First Choice Auto in Huntington Valley, PA. With 25 years of experience in the auto repair industry, Rick took over the business a year ago and has been working to provide excellent service to his customers ever since. Jared: Jared is a second-generation shop owner who recently took over a new auto repair shop. He is focused on implementing effective strategies to manage credit card processing fees and provide exceptional service to his

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