December 05, 2025

Finding Joy in Your Business Again: The Shop Owner’s Comeback Story [THA 462]

37 minutes

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty

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Shop owners, are you feeling burned out or stuck in the grind? This episode is for you. Shop owners Jimmy Alauria and Dave Kusa dive into how to pause, reflect, and reignite your passion for the business you built.

Key takeaways:

Think Bigger:Grow your business beyond what you can manage alone—empower your team and expand your vision.
Evolve as a Leader:Stop being just a manager—step into the CEO role and watch your business thrive.
Culture Matters:Set the tone, share your dream, and build a positive environment your team can rally around.
Delegate & Recharge:Offload the hats you wear, hire strategically, and take time off to see the big picture.
Balance Family & Business:Set boundaries to protect both your shop and your relationships.

The truth? Falling in love with your business again starts with falling in love with your ability to lead it.

Jimmy Alauria, 3A Automotive and Diesel Repair, Phoenix, AZ. Jimmy’s previous episodes HERE

Dave Kusa, AutoTrend Diagnostics in Campbell, CA. Listen to Dave’s other episodes HERE

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS

NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/

Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class

Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/

Thanks to our Partner, KUKUI

Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI’s integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/

Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty

You’re probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/

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