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Changing The Industry Podcast

Changing The Industry Podcast

著者: David Roman & Lucas Underwood
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This podcast is dedicated to changing the automotive industry for the better, one conversation at a time. Whether you're a technician, vendor, business owner, or car enthusiast, we hope to inspire you to improve for your customers, your careers, your businesses, and your families.© 2023 Changing The Industry Podcast マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Episode 272 - Mentoring the Next Generation of Techs with Larry Murray and Charles Burke of Worldpac
    2026/06/08

    Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
    Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

    Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
    Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

    Utilize the fastest and easiest way to look up and order parts and tires with PartsTech absolutely free.
    Click here to get started: https://geni.us/PartsTech

    Transform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!
    Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros


    In this episode, Lucas Underwood and David Roman are joined by Charles Burke and Larry Murray from the Worldpac Training Institute. The conversation focuses on the importance of mentorship and structured apprenticeship programs in the automotive industry, the challenges of reaching and engaging more shop owners with effective training and business resources, and the personal impact of mentorship—both in the industry and in personal life.

    00:00 Transitioning from technical to business training

    05:42 Grounded from flying career

    09:44 Choosing movies before streaming

    12:41 Becoming a BMW instructor

    14:04 Focus on mentor training

    18:43 Mentorship and training apprentices

    19:46 Creating a custom apprenticeship program

    23:10 The importance of effective mentorship

    28:29 Building ASTA through community sharing

    31:50 Explaining profit margins simplistically

    33:25 Helping others with industry insights

    38:01 Funny story about Chris Chesney

    39:21 Spreading the word about free training

    42:11 Passion-driven learning benefits

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    48 分
  • Episode 271 - Training New Technicians and Building a Lasting Automotive Business With Charles Mitchell
    2026/06/01

    Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
    Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

    Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
    Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

    Utilize the fastest and easiest way to look up and order parts and tires with PartsTech absolutely free.
    Click here to get started: https://geni.us/PartsTech

    Transform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!
    Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros


    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 the challenges of transitioning from technician to owner, including finding and training quality staff. A key theme that emerged was the importance of building lasting customer relationships and delivering a superior client experience to stand out in a competitive market. The discussion also explored the realities and concerns of scaling to multiple locations, highlighting industry trends toward consolidation and the difficulty of maintaining quality and culture as shops grow.

    00:00 Buying the dealership

    08:21 Discussing small town expansion plans

    14:49 Transitioning from technician to business management

    16:35 Realizing the need to plan

    22:32 Creating a welcoming atmosphere

    27:13 Adjusting Services After Technician Left

    35:03 Focusing on customer care in auto shops

    40:14 Upgrading marketing and customer service

    45:41 Increasing Profit While Managing Costs

    49:17 Planning Future Business Growth

    53:24 Concerns about expanding quality

    01:00:47 Fostering positive industry growth

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    1 時間 7 分
  • Episode 270 - Overcoming Shop Owner Struggles: Hiring, Training, and Shop Management With Shaun Tipton
    2026/05/25

    Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
    Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

    Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
    Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

    Utilize the fastest and easiest way to look up and order parts and tires with PartsTech absolutely free.
    Click here to get started: https://geni.us/PartsTech

    Transform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!
    Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros


    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 technicians face when transitioning to ownership, emphasizing the importance of understanding financials and setting fair labor rates. The conversation also highlights the critical role of workplace culture and effective leadership in building a successful, ethical shop.

    00:00 Advice for aspiring shop owners

    09:04 Understanding fair pricing for clients

    13:46 Recognizing the need for help

    15:51 Red flags in job histories

    24:19 Fair employee compensation discussion

    30:04 Balancing personal values and money

    32:43 Flaws in metro coaching models

    40:49 Switching to a single software system

    43:49 Benefits of using Shop-Ware

    48:09 Focusing on personal interests

    53:42 Importance of leadership in ownership

    59:46 Long-term life planning advice

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    1 時間 6 分
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