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In this game-changing Dropping Bombs episode, auto repair entrepreneur Charlie Zlatkos breaks down the exact blueprint that tripled shop revenues in 90 days—no gimmicks, just execution. From arriving in America at 16 speaking only four words of English to co-owning a nearly $100 million auto empire, Charlie reveals the Auto Shop Answers methodology built on transparency, hospitality, and relentless systems.

Charlie exposes the key-to-key-to-callbacks framework, fraud prevention strategies costing owners thousands, and recruiting secrets that build unstoppable teams. Hear how systematic follow-ups, video inspections, and relentless training turned auto repair into auto hospitality—scaling struggling shops to $6 million annually without needing massive facilities.

Whether you own a shop, work in one, or want to stop getting hustled, this episode delivers the exact playbook to dominate your market and build generational wealth.

🔗 Connect with Charlie Zlatkos

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/charliezlatkos

Website — https://charliezlatkos.com/

Auto Shop Answers — https://www.autoshopanswers.com/

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Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

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Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/

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