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    • The Ratchet+Wrench Radio Network offers four tracks each month that explore the industry's biggest trends, most pressing topics and the leadership and business management tips and strategies you need to thrive.

                    
     
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    Podcast: Choosing the Right Coach, Expanding Your Business and More

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Dec. 18, 2024
    Fernando Miranda, VP of Transformers Institute, talks about choosing the correct coach and taking your business to the next level.
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    Podcast: What Does the Tekmetric and Shopgenie Merger Mean to Your Business

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Dec. 11, 2024
    The merger between the two SMS platforms will allow for increased capabilities and ease of use.
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    Podcast: Tax Strategy and Company Structure: Best Practices

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Dec. 4, 2024
    The right tax strategy starts with making sure your company is properly structured.
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    Podcast: Stellantis SVP for Global Circular Economy, Alison Jones, on Sustainability and Bottom Line

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Nov. 27, 2024
    Stellantis approaches sustainability as a cost-saving measure for auto repair shops
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    AAPEX Live Series: Kathleen Callahan on KPIs, Coaching, Money Matters, and Growth

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Nov. 20, 2024
    In this episode, recorded LIVE at AAPEX 2024 in Las Vegas, we sit down with R+W columnist, industry leader, former Women in AutoCare Woman of the Year recipient, and owner of ...
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    Podcast: Leveraging asTech Mechanical to Regain Control of Your Schedule

    Nov. 15, 2024
    A discussion with Ben Johnson, Vice President, General Automotive Repair Markets, for Repairify.
    Autostream Car Care
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    Podcast: The Keys to Expanding into the Multi-store Model

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Nov. 13, 2024
    David Askwith, Managing Director of AutoStream Car Care, talks about shop's rapid and successful expansion. He also discusses system implementation, the right way to communicate...
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    Podcast: From $7 Million to $14 Million: Personal Growth to Business Success

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Brian Moak, CEO of HEART Certified Autocare talks about how his personal transformation has led to exponential business growth
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    Podcast: How a Detailed Business Plan Can Improve Your Chances of Early Success

    Chris Jones
    Nov. 1, 2024
    Matt Wagg of Accelerated Diagnostic & Automotive discusses business plans, investing in self-education, and coaching, and why shop owners need a clear direction to achieve success...
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    Podcast: Why Customers Defer Jobs (and How to Fix It)

    Chris Jones
    Oct. 23, 2024
    Want to know the secret to closing more deferred jobs? Uwe Kleinschmidt and Frank Scandura talk about the one change you can make to fix this nagging issue.
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    Podcast: The Mental Health Toll of Shop Ownership

    Chris Jones
    Oct. 16, 2024
    How business ownership can create stress that wreaks havoc on your mind, body, and relationships and what you can do to manage it before it evolves into burnout.
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    Podcast: Get Your Marketing into High Gear

    Chris Jones
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Ryan Burton of Leads Near Me discusses his new book, what shop owners need to know about connecting with customers, and his High Gear Conference.
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    Podcast: Keeping People Interested: How Small Gestures Lead to Big Results

    Chris Jones
    Oct. 2, 2024
    In this episode, Bill Snow talks about how small tokens of appreciation go a long way in keeping team members engaged and productive in the shop.
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    Podcast: Keeping Customers Loyal Through Appreciation Marketing

    Chris Jones
    Sept. 25, 2024
    Lauralee Schmidt of Schmidt Auto Care talks about her approach to giving customers gifts after service appointments.
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    Podcast: How Niche Shops Can Expand Services

    Chris Jones
    Sept. 18, 2024
    Nichole Bennecoff of Empower Automotive talks about growing from servicing Subarus only and what she's learning about widening her scope.
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    Podcast: How Leaders Become Limitless

    Chris Jones
    Sept. 11, 2024
    Josh Parnell and Brandon Jones talk about improving shop leaders from the inside out and creating processes that boost KPI and increase shop revenue.
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    Podcast: Talking Shop: Alex Noll of ABR Houston

    Chris Jones
    Sept. 4, 2024
    Alex Noll, who was featured in February's Shop View, talks about his journey from tech to owner to leader.