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    Podcast: Addressing the Technician Shortage and the NAPA Team Tool Rebate

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    March 26, 2025
    NAPA's new Team Tool Rebate Program aims to help young technicians address the issue of investment in tools to further their careers.
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    Podcast: The Journey to Find the Right Coach w/Tonnika Haynes

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    March 19, 2025
    Finding the correct coach that matches your needs and fuels your growth can be challenging.
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    Podcast: Thinking About Selling your Shop? Here's how.

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    March 12, 2025
    There are many factors that affect the valuation of your shop. Some require time and planning in order to maximize your sale price.
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    Podcast: Building a Strong Automotive Brand

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    March 5, 2025
    Building a strong automotive repair brand helps create trust.
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    Podcast: Understanding Every Minute of Your Effective Labor Rate

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Time is money. Knowing how much it costs your shop to operate, down to the minute, will help you make operational decisions.
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    Podcast: Tara Topel on Building a Brand, Choosing the Right Coach, Recruiting Techs, and More

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Tara Topel has had a successful career in the automotive industry. She shares her insights about how to succeed.
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    Podcast: Editor Ecclesia w/Chris Jones & Ivan Rioja-Scott: AI, Tariffs, RWMC & More

    Feb. 13, 2025
    Ratchet+Wrench Radio features, for the first time, Chris Jones and Ivan Rioja-Scott in the Editor Ecclesia, a series about the industry at-large.
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    Podcast: The Single Shop Model vs. The Franchise Model

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Jan. 29, 2025
    We analyze the differences between the franchise model and single store ownership.
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    Podcast: Effective Strategies for Attracting Top Technicians

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Jan. 22, 2025
    Understanding how to attract the best talent for your shop will make the difference at the bottom line.
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    Podcast: Instilling a Culture of Pride in the Industry

    Chris Jones
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Carm Capriotto, founder of Remarkable Results Radio, talks about his declaration, “The Rise of the Mechanical and Technical Specialist.”
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    Podcast: How to Implement and Grow your Business Through Shop Culture

    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Jan. 8, 2025
    Implementing the right shop culture can lead to the creation of organic growth opportunities.
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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.
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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.