We spoke with Helaine Kurot, owner of 360 Automotive in Cottonwood, AZ, about her shop management experience. This podcast episode covers:

• [00:02:01] - First job in the auto repair industry
• [00:03:12] - Early career lessons and applying them forward
• [00:04:36] - Specializing in diagnostics and electrical repairs
• [00:06:25] - Family and friend reactions to starting a shop
• [00:08:05] - Building a community among local shops
• [00:10:00] - Strategic planning to grow your business
• [00:15:20] - Creating an inviting industry
• [00:21:05] - Focusing on high value customers
• [00:24:47] - Advice for fellow shop owners

AutoLeap provides a cloud-based auto repair software that helps automotive shop owners better understand, manage and grow their business—from scheduling appointments to managing technicians and generating invoices. The best auto repair shops choose AutoLeap as it helps them save time and make more money.

Learn about AutoLeap: https://tinyurl.com/2763rt97

Schedule a free demo: https://tinyurl.com/3y6ka72c

We spoke with Mosé Barrera, owner of Mosé Auto in Seattle, WA, about her shop management experience. This podcast episode covers:

• [00:03:15] - Early experiences working in a male-dominated industry
• [00:05:17] - How the industry can address existing stigmas
• [00:06:47] - Inspiring more women to work in auto repair
• [00:08:40] - Making the leap into a full-time shop career
• [00:10:15] - Adopting a growth mentality to run your business
• [00:13:44] - Shifting from a technician to owner mindset
• [00:16:57] - Building trust through communication
• [00:19:22] - Tips to respect team boundaries
• [00:22:19] - Three pieces of advice for fellow shop owners

AutoLeap provides a cloud-based auto repair software that helps automotive shop owners better understand, manage and grow their business—from scheduling appointments to managing technicians and generating invoices. The best auto repair shops choose AutoLeap as it helps them save time and make more money.

Learn about AutoLeap: https://tinyurl.com/yvye37kk

Schedule a free demo: https://tinyurl.com/5n87bh97

Read Mosé Auto customer story: https://tinyurl.com/32jxwau3

We spoke with Syed Kazmi, owner of CarTronics Auto & Truck Repair in Elgin, IL, about his shop management experience. This podcast episode covers:

• [00:01:32] Reacting to AutoLeap's industry data on the technician shortage
• [00:04:15] Evolving your shop management approach
• [00:07:24] Developing an apprenticeship program
• [00:10:46] Evaluating apprentices in your shop
• [00:19:06] Training courses for your team
• [00:24:32] Supporting technicians with software
• [00:26:30] Recruiting talent from tech schools
• [00:31:44] Bridging the gap between schools and shops

AutoLeap provides a cloud-based auto repair software that helps automotive shop owners better understand, manage and grow their business—from scheduling appointments to managing technicians and generating invoices. The best auto repair shops choose AutoLeap as it helps them save time and make more money.

Learn about AutoLeap: https://tinyurl.com/mc2v2dby

Schedule a free demo: https://tinyurl.com/3tnaber2

Read CarTronics customer story: https://tinyurl.com/eju37x7s

We spoke with Steve Rodriguez, owner of Steve & Sons in Melbourne, FL, about his shop management experience. This podcast episode covers:

• [00:01:05] Experience starting a shop with no automotive background
• [00:02:19] Early shop management challenges and learning on the fly
• [00:09:45] Valuing transparency as a shop owner
• [00:14:23] Prioritizing new customers during busy season
• [00:16:10] Honesty and integrity as core shop principles
• [00:16:57] Incorporating shop management software
• [00:18:59] Balancing mechanic duties with shop management
• [00:22:50] Working with family and plans for the future

AutoLeap provides a cloud-based auto repair software that helps automotive shop owners better understand, manage and grow their business—from scheduling appointments to managing technicians and generating invoices. The best auto repair shops choose AutoLeap as it helps them save time and make more money.

Learn about AutoLeap: https://tinyurl.com/3h4bpbys

Schedule a free demo: https://tinyurl.com/yckakutp

Read Steve & Sons customer story: https://tinyurl.com/4j57t7e8