TOP SHOP by Paul Donahue

By Paul Donahue

Hello and welcome to the Topshop, where we convert your automotive dreams into digital realities!

This is your pitstop for all things automotive SEO, where we arm you with expert insights, industry s... more

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How many episodes does TOP SHOP by Paul Donahue have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

TOP SHOP by Paul Donahue episodes:

June 26, 2026 Micah Storm, Co-Owner of Modern Collision Rebuild, on Growing Collision + Mechanical in Bainbridge Island, WA.
If you’re trying to scale without losing your culture, this episode is for you. Micah Storm breaks down the mindset shift from technician to business owner, how association networking helped accelerate growth, and why forecasting, training, and customer communication are non-negotiables today. He also shares real talk on EVs, hybrids, and what shop owners should be doing now to stay ready for what’s coming next.
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Mastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Youtube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Daily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup

Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.com

Schedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/

Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/

Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/
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37min
June 24, 2026 Josh Franulovic, Owner and Lead Technician, on Building a One-Man Shop in Anacortes, WA.
If you’re a shop owner trying to do it all, you’ll relate to this one. Josh Franulovic breaks down what helped him grow: honest conversations with customers, documenting needs through digital inspections, staying disciplined with time and boundaries, and investing in training to keep up with modern diagnostics. Real talk from a one-man shop in Anacortes, WA that’s getting ready for the next chapter.

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Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/
Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopowners
Instagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/
LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/
Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroup
TikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_group
Mastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Youtube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Daily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup

Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.com

Schedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/

Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/

Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/
...more
44min
October 24, 2025 Turning Clicks Into Customers: Boosting Lead Flow with Paid Ads That Actually Work
Are your ads draining your budget — or filling your bays? In this webinar, we explain how to turn paid ads into real leads with strategies that focus on conversion, retargeting, automation, and ROI tracking. Learn the difference between PPC and LSA, why most shops burn through ad spend, and how to stop leaving money on the table.
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Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/
Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopowners
Instagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/
LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/
Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroup
TikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_group
Mastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Youtube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Daily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.com
Schedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/
Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/
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30min
October 22, 2025 Solving the #1 Marketing Challenge for Auto Repair Shops: Why Unconverted Leads Are Costing You Thousands
Most shop owners believe they have a lead problem—but the real challenge is conversion. In this impactful workshop, you’ll discover how automation, quick response time, and multi-channel follow-ups can turn existing leads into booked jobs.
With response time being crucial and customers preferring text over calls, this session explores how to capture more opportunities and grow without boosting your ad spend.
#ExploreMore #Fyp #USA #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow
Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/
Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopowners
Instagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/
LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/
Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroup
TikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_group
Mastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Youtube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Daily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.com
Schedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/
Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/
...more
34min
October 20, 2025 Interview with Adam Kimmel of Orbia on Refrigerants, EV Challenges, and Thermal Management’s Future
Refrigerants are evolving—and Adam Kimmel from Orbia breaks down what every shop needs to know. From lower-GWP blends and better cold-weather performance to improved EV range and faster cabin cooldown times, Orbia's latest solutions are engineered for real-world results.
This episode dives into how shop owners can stay compliant, cut costs, and prep for the future of EV thermal management—without overhauling their systems.
#ExploreMore #USA #Illinois #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow
Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/
Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopowners
Instagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/
LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/
Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroup
TikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_group
Mastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Youtube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Daily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.com

Schedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/
Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/

Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/
...more
37min
October 09, 2025 Interview with Baurzhan Kussainov, Founder of Verrafied, on AI-Powered DVIs and Building Trust with Auto Repair Customers
What if your technician could just record a video, speak the issue out loud, and let AI handle the rest? In this episode, Baurzhan Kussainov, founder of Verrafied, shares how his new DVI tool is making inspections easier, faster, and more trustworthy for shops and customers alike.
Built for independent shops, Verrafied blends video, speech-to-text, and smart automation to help techs save time, boost upsells, and earn customer trust—without changing their workflow.
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https://www.motorist.org
https://www.standardbrand.com
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12min
October 01, 2025 Interview with Missy Stephens: The Fight for the Right to Repair
The Right to Repair is more than just a shop issue—it's about consumer freedom. In this episode, Missy Stephens from the Auto Care Association explains how their team is leading efforts in Congress, empowering technicians, and supporting shop owners with practical tools to safeguard access to data, diagnostics, and trust.
If you're running an independent repair shop, this conversation highlights just how important your voice is now more than ever.
https://autorepairseo.com
https://www.amra.org
https://www.motorist.org
https://www.standardbrand.com
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14min
September 30, 2025 Interview with Ashley Szeremet, VP of Marketing at FedPro, on Building Brand Trust with Technicians and Shops
What do wipes, brand loyalty, and clean shops have in common? In this episode, Ashley Szeremet, VP of Marketing at FedPro, shares how TUB O' TOWELS became a trusted name in the automotive world—and how her team uses hands-on feedback from real technicians to improve products and drive lasting industry relationships.
If you’ve ever been curious about how brands genuinely support techs and shops, this conversation offers a wonderful peek behind the scenes.
https://autorepairseo.com
https://www.amra.org
https://www.motorist.org
https://www.standardbrand.com
#ExploreMore #Fyp #Ohio #MiniPodcast #TrendingNow

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17min
September 30, 2025 Interview with Adam Kimmel of Orbia on Climate-Conscious Refrigerants and Collaborating with the Auto Repair Industry
With refrigerant regulations changing fast, shop owners need smarter options—and that’s where Orbia comes in. In this episode, Adam Kimmel shares how Orbia is helping independent auto repair shops stay compliant, reduce environmental harm, and improve service with next-gen refrigerants like R-456A and R-444A.
Plus, hear how honest shop feedback shaped product development and why trust starts with listening.
https://autorepairseo.com
https://www.amra.org
https://www.motorist.org
https://www.standardbrand.com
#ExploreMore #Fyp #Illinois #MiniPodcast #TrendingNow

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11min
September 30, 2025 AI, Engagement, and Modern Marketing: How Shops Can Use Data to Generate More Leads
Things have changed—the new auto repair shops don’t just need a good website to attract leads. In this session, Paul Donahue and Baurzhan Kussainov explain how smart shops are using AI tools, Google review retargeting, branded DVI content, and customer engagement strategies to keep customers loyal and stand out from the competition.
This isn’t just a theory; it’s what’s actually working on the ground right now!
#ExploreMore #Fyp #Illinois #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow
Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/
Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopowners
Instagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/
LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/
Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroup
TikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_group
Mastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Youtube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup
Daily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup

Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.com

Schedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/

Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/

Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

...more
34min

FAQs about TOP SHOP by Paul Donahue:

How many episodes does TOP SHOP by Paul Donahue have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.