In this episode, Jason Westberry shares his journey from being an aviation technician and Air Force serviceman to owning and expanding auto repair shops. He discusses his switch from aviation to entrepreneurship, his initial struggles and learning experiences in the automotive industry, and his growth with the support of Shopfix. Jason highlights key moments such as the decision to move to Athens, Georgia, buying his first shop, and the eventual realization and maneuvering to align his business with his goals. This episode also delves into personal development, making tough decisions, and planning for future expansions.

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In this podcast episode, Pete Tavernier shares his fascinating journey from starting a car repair shop in his garage while working at Car Quest, to establishing a successful auto repair business with multiple locations. He also goes in-depth about his mission work in Haiti, where he encountered extraordinary challenges like sourcing parts internationally and training local mechanics. After overcoming numerous obstacles, including personal loss and major business decisions, Pete reveals his ambitious future goal of opening 22 shops to fund international trade schools. Tune in to hear Pete's inspiring story of resilience, faith, and the vision for global impact.

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In this episode, Zach shares his career evolution and experiences in since opening his shop True Torque Diesel in 2017. He joined Shop Fix in June 2024 and things have turned around for him in just a few months! He discusses his early life in racing, his decision to become a diesel tech, and the challenges he faced, including a rare eye disease. Zach shares the transformative impact of Shop Fix on his business, covering his exponential revenue growth, staff management, and future plans to expand to a larger shop. Additionally, he reflects on the importance of balancing work with family life, influenced by personal milestones like overcoming his drinking and deepening his faith.

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Ukrainian brothers Andrey and Slavik Shumylo operate two shops in Philadelphia. These guys have put their brotherhood first and developed their business with discipline and creativity to put them in the right spot at the right time. They share their journey from building their first store, to operating a thriving business and turning into multi-shop owners. Their humor and wisdom on how to build growth is a great lesson on how build a business.

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Aaron and Jay sit down with the legend Jay Leno. Comedian, The Tonight Show host, entrepreneur, automotive enthusiast, and down to earth guy, Jay shares stories of his journey and how he navigated Hollywood to achieve amazing success. You don't want to miss this one!

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Catch our live show from Shop Hackers 2024! We sit down with Josh Bird, Nick Padron, and Thomas Andrews to hear "How I did it". We know being successful is a never ending journey. These guys share with us how they started, the hard lessons, and how they got to this point in front of a live audience! Thank you to our sponsors of the show.

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In this episode, Adam Preusser and Jason Kath discuss their 20-year partnership in the auto repair industry. They share their journey from meeting in technical college to managing multiple auto repair shops and figuring out how to make it work. The conversation covers the importance of defining roles, acquiring and managing stores, and their personal and professional challenges and successes along the way. These guys know how to work hard, have a fight, and laugh a lot. While they are business partners on paper, in life these guys are closer than brothers.

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In this episode we hear from Brad Emery. We caught up with Brad at Shop Hackers 2024 and talked about his path and the lessons he learned along the way. He shares some great advice on what it takes to win, why it's not about the money, and how to develop your team and be the leader your family, your business, and the industry needs. The conversation also covers his teaching experience, the importance of being coachable, and the significance of leadership and listening.

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In this episode we hear from Tommy Mellow! Tommy is a highly successful and motivating leader and founder of A1-Garage Door. Hear his journey from painting his very first door to developing a $200M business where "everybody wins". Hear his inspirational story from his first childhood negotiation, to his focused attention on winning, and why data is key to rising above everyone else. Know you business, know your strategy, and make no excuses. Tommy is a force who legitimately cares about his people and helping them dream bigger and reach their goals. Tommy was also a keynote speaker at Shop Hackers 2024!

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Join TJ Roberts, Aaron, and Jay as they take a humorous and insightful journey through the humble beginnings of EuroFix and ShopFix. Between riding dirt bikes, racing down back roads, and having an occasional run in with the law, these three have enjoyed the journey. Now the COO of ShopFix, TJ shares with us the lessons he learned along the way and the challenges he and Aaron faced. From thinking they couldn't lose to almost losing it all, they develop the resilience needed to keep moving forward and the balanced working relationship to help steer them in the right direction.

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