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From Technician to Shop Owner, a Road Well-traveled

Feb. 13, 2025
The path to shop ownership is often unexpected and full of ups and downs.
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Charlie Zlatkos: Embodiment of the American Dream

Aug. 30, 2024
As the successful owner of Pleasant Car Care in Massachusetts, R+W All-Star Runner-Up Zlatkos now offers other newcomers the same support that helped him enter the industry.
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Stacey Diaz: A Life of Cars & Community

Aug. 29, 2024
Ratchet+Wrench All-Star Runner-Up Stacey Diaz began working part-time for her father’s shop. Little did she know, she would one day be serving the children and even grandchildren...
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'Improving My Industry'

June 10, 2024
Jason LaBonte learned how to use the resources he had to offer free training to every auto tech in his community. Now, he works with other shop owners so they can do the same....
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Turning Problems into Blessings 

May 23, 2024
After recovering from addiction, Tim Ellison became a second-time shop owner with a mission to help others struggling.
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Continuing the Legacy

April 22, 2024
Jessica Carrino wasn’t interested in taking over the family auto repair shop—until she gave it a try.
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A Spectrum of Possibility

April 2, 2024
Navigating everyday life in auto repair when you're on the autism spectrum.
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Sam Craven: Going Beyond the Finish Line 

March 18, 2024
Owner of The Garagisti Sam Craven helped establish one of the biggest real estate investment companies in Houston–but it wasn’t enough.
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The Servant Leader

March 1, 2024
Karim Morsli on his leadership philosophy and how he transitioned from IT company owner to the it guy of Winkler Automotive.