It's our first ever episode!!!! Wow - never did I ever think I'd have a podcast. WHAT??!!! Yet, here we are. I'm ready for this journey and excited for you to join me. Today, for such a cool moment as episode one, who better to help kick it off than Diesel Jesus...Zeb Beard. He shares how he took bad advice and turned it into motivation, saying he's always been a dreamer and than now he's living that dream. My friend Ash Kaplan also joined us to talk about the value of continuous learning, whether through technical training or podcasts, and why having a supportive team—both in the shop and at home—matters. Thanks for listening!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Turning Bad Advice into Good Advice: Zeb’s approach to coaching
01:21 – Freak Show Cabernet & Favorite Wines
02:07 – MetaShades and the Power of Tech in the Shop
04:01 – Age, Gray Hair, and Embracing Milestones
08:00 – Big Dreams at Age 10: Zeb’s Early Ambitions
09:20 – Hustle Matters: From Junkyard Work to Road Grader
13:00 – Coaching Companies, Internet Reputation, and Giving Back
17:27 – Working with Susie: Family Hustle & Shop Processes
19:18 – Teamwork & Shared Goals: World Domination Mindset
20:55 – The Keys Vacation: Turning Goals into Motivation
26:09 – Upgrading the Shop: Lessons in Expansion
29:01 – Chasing the Chicken Plant—Political Realities
35:08 – Landing the Dream Shop: Monticello Success Story
36:45 – Visualization: Zeb’s Formula for Achievement
40:30 – Advice for Shop Owners Ready to Quit
43:23 – Building a Village: Friends, Faith, & Support
49:02 – Training: Whose Responsibility Is It?
51:15 – Hunger for Knowledge: Always Be Learning
55:10 – Mega Location vs. Multiple Shops
56:00 – Shop Organization: Lean Teams, Big Results
01:00:04 – Zeb’s Proudest Achievement: Family & Legacy
