Confessions of a Shop Owner

Ep 41 - Nathan Ward and James Hornak | Two Evil Shop Owners in the Making


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Nathan Ward and James Hornak recently opened Inconceivable Automotive in Raleigh, NC. Today, they tell the CRAZY story of how they became friends, fell into business ownership (starting by stealing a van off a man with Alzheimer's), and listen to advice from Mike. They all discuss openly the lessons they’ve already learned, such as the importance of clear communication, networking with other shop owners, and maintaining well-organized business processes from the outset. 

00:00 "Morning Bloody Mary Bar"

03:48 Injury Recovery Leads to Adventure

07:12 General Repair: Passion Meets Profit

12:29 Balancing Workload and Priorities

13:49 Repo Equipment Bargain Success

18:10 Subcontracting Head Gasket Repair

22:28 Stick to Normal Procedures

24:21 "Building Connections with Elite Coaching"

26:55 Sumo Wrestling Match at ASTA

30:30 Business Partnership and Profit Sharing

35:20 "Starting a Small Business Guide"

36:59 Prioritizing Business over Income

40:00 "Convenient Truck Service Location"

44:43 Proactive Learner Praised

47:15 "Toys Indicate Business Struggles"

50:07 Electrical Misunderstanding Magic

53:59 "Shop Owner Confessions"

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