Maybe You Need a Boss [THA 252]

As an owner of your business, who holds you accountable? Why is it that many, of us, need someone to hold us accountable? Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in your own day-to-day world and not moving forward? Is your business really growing or just trying to do better than last year’s numbers? My panel has a lot of answers, if you’re willing to listen and be open-minded, this episode can be a life-changer.

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The Road to Redemption from Substance Use Disorder with Danielle Fanslow Part 1. Matt is joined by his wife Danielle. As discussed there will be another episode to continue to keep this discussion alive.

A candid discussion between Matt and his wife Danielle

People struggle fighting a way back out after substance abuse to create and reach goals

An important goal is to have autonomy and have their own place

The hardest part of her job is to get people to stability

Many obstacles and hurdles are part of the hoops to jump through

There are repercussions to face

The relapse rate is high

Road back

Stability. Need employment

Rigorous honesty

Must be ready to change

External motivators are factors. Families. Legal System

You have to love yourself

There is a lot of shame to get over

When substance use stops they need to fill their lives with something else

Searching for a job

Having a job

The first eighteen months is the danger zone while in recovery

Most prone to relapse

If people are truly into recovery they are open-minded

Four pillars of recovery

Health

Home

Purpose

Community

AAPEX 2021 Service Award Winners [RR 697]

I had the privilege to speak with the AAPEX 2021 service award winners while at AAPEX. Be a fly on the wall as they discuss what it was like to receive the call that they were award winners and what it means to them. They were selected based on the guidelines of the nomination process and the final voting and filtering from industry professionals. Congrats again to Matt Fanslow, Eric and Jaime Carlson and Brittany Schindler, your awards are well deserved.

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Slow Down to Go Faster - Chris Cotton Weekly Blitz 036

PAVE Training Part 1 [CC 100]

Here's another special CarmCast highlighting PAVE, the Professional Automotive Virtual Education training which starts December 2-5, 2021. Yes, this is a timely message and Yes virtual training for technicians, shop owners, managers, service advisors, and collision professionals. With over 55 classes from some of the top industry trainers PAVE has something for everyone.

A great panel of industry trainers in this episode, speak to the importance of installing a training culture in your shop and the benefits from the long weekend of daytime training and why a training investment pays big dividends. A fitting end to 2021 with this virtual training opportunity. Guess what? You’re out of excuses, sign up at pavetraining.com --- Let’s make training the new normal.

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Embracing Students into our Skilled Trade and Used Car Update - Justin Fricke [AW 081]

Guest Host and Shop Tour with Justin Fricke, CarTime Auto Center, Dundas, MN. How do you get students involved in the automotive industry? What piques their interests? What are your first steps as a shop owner to start engaging with students and schools? Justin also discusses his tandem business with used cars.

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Are You Grateful 365 Days a Year? - If Not, Why? [RR 696]

Every year the month of November sparks the feeling of gratitude. Some of you might even share what you’re grateful for at the dinner table on Thanksgiving. But are you truly grateful for the rest of the year? Or do you start to tune out and return to the white noise around you? In this episode Bill Nalu challenges the way you think about yourself and others. I guarantee you will feel differently when the audio ends and the work begins.

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Growing Sales For A New Location [THA 251]

Opening an additional location is hard work and can be challenging with twists and turns before the grand opening even happens. Learn from three shop owners who have multiple locations and their strategy to drive business to their new locations. They offer their ups and downs, what worked, and what didn’t. Many of you know that the real work starts way before the doors even open.

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Electrical Theory, Talk and Myths - Matt Fanslow Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z

Matt is joined by Sean Tipping, educator, mobile diagnostician and podcaster along with Matt Skundrich a trainer and mobile diagnostician.

Sean Tipping's Podcast https://autodiagpodcast.com/ (HERE).

Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation [RR 695]

Did you know ASCCA (Automotive Service Councils of California) the great California association also has an educational foundation? The purpose is to raise funds to support and encourage technical training and education for the automotive industry. Did you also know you can be involved outside of California? Ask yourself if you and your network are doing enough to support educational scholarships for our industry.

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