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Today’s customers move from search to purchase faster than ever, often using AI tools to find quick answers. This session shows how shops can use marketing at every step—from ...
Dec. 9, 2025
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Tired of clunky parts ordering? Discover where procurement is headed and how top shops are staying ahead. Get insights from 700+ shops and walk away with strategies to streamline...
Nov. 20, 2025
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Think like a thief to stop one. Join this eye-opening session to uncover how criminals target auto businesses and learn proactive strategies to protect your tools, vehicles, and...
Oct. 28, 2025
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What if you could grow from one shop to 70—without losing your brand, your culture, or your mind? Join Brian Bates of EAS to learn how he did exactly that.
Oct. 15, 2025

Podcasts

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A look at the vital role women play in transforming the automotive aftermarket, showcasing upcoming events at AAPEX 2025 that celebrate their achievements and foster community...
Oct. 29, 2025
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Discover what sets the 2025 SEMA Show apart, from new product unveilings to industry collaborations, as Tom Gattuso discusses how SEMA continues to push the boundaries of automotive...
Oct. 22, 2025
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In Episode 4 of our Endeavor 2 Discover series, Chris Messer, Executive Vice President of Endeavor Business Media’s Transportation Group is joined once again by Mike Jones...
Oct. 17, 2025
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Robin Reneau transformed her life from a high school dropout and single mom facing car troubles to becoming Georgia's first Black woman mechanic to be a shop owner.
Oct. 15, 2025

Videos

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In this QuickChat with Ratchet+Wrench, Matt Patterson, Parts Operations Manager with Ford Motor Company, shares why Ford and Motorcraft® powertrain assemblies are the go-...
Sept. 26, 2025
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In this QuickChat, Chris Jones, editorial director of Ratchet+Wrench, speaks with Bogi Lateiner, master mechanic, educator and entrepreneur, to highlight the incredible opportunities...
Sept. 23, 2025
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Learn more about the 2025 VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo and the importance of continuing education in the industry.
May 5, 2025
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Explore the cutting-edge developments in automotive battery technology with Erik Screeden and Dan Autey, providing essential guidance for industry professionals.
April 29, 2025

Shop Life

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Focusing on delayed maintenance, consumer behavior, tariff impacts, and talent shortages, here are actionable insights for automotive service providers to adapt, innovate, and...
Oct. 29, 2025
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Change management in auto shops hinges on leadership, documentation, and addressing resistance.
Oct. 27, 2025
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How smart auto repair shop layouts boost comfort, credibility, and car counts.
Oct. 27, 2025
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Chasing a million-dollar milestone without strategic focus can lead to financial pitfalls.
Oct. 24, 2025

Columnists

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Highlighting the importance of consistent communication, especially through effective 1-on-1 meetings, to enhance team performance and engagement.
Oct. 23, 2025
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A friendly warning: persistence without connection can be counterproductive.
Oct. 20, 2025
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With a technician shortage and increasing consolidation, independent auto repair shops are uniquely positioned to capitalize on their strengths by emphasizing personal relationships...
Oct. 16, 2025
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How auto repair businesses can leverage AI and unified data systems to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and accelerate growth.
Oct. 13, 2025

Operations

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A look at how skilled technicians identify vehicle opportunities and how their front of house counterparts convert those into sales.
Oct. 30, 2025
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Stephane Grabina, president of Excluservice, tells how he handled the process and shares advice for others.
Oct. 21, 2025
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Highlighting the balance between maximizing revenue and maintaining workflow
Oct. 7, 2025
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This interactive tool simplifies the complex process of shop construction planning by translating your preferences into realistic numbers.
Oct. 2, 2025

Leadership

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Whether it’s a change in logo, owners, or procedures, adjustments and modifications can be tricky. Here’s how one operator mastered them.
Sept. 12, 2025
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Every shop leader has blind spots. Here’s how Chris Cloutier and Bruce Howes discovered theirs—and what they did to grow from them.
Aug. 8, 2025
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A look at the roles auto repair shop owners filled before leaping into entrepreneurship.
Aug. 6, 2025
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Greg Bunch of Transformers Institute shares how to build a plan for continuous improvement—even when your schedule is packed.
July 17, 2025

Sales+Marketing

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The secret to relieving stress and adding to your bottom line could be as simple as opening your CRM.
Oct. 2, 2025
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From TikTok stardom to YouTube success, this Georgia-based father-son shop demonstrates how authentic content builds trust from viewers and customers worldwide.
June 26, 2025
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A strong auto repair brand is the steppingstone into multi-store ownership and a way to reach a entire generation of new potential customers.
Feb. 14, 2025
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Integrating digital and physical marketing tools can help shops reach more customers.
Jan. 16, 2025