Episode 51 – Getting the Best Bang For Your Buck Through Marketing with Micki Woods
For a lot of business owners, especially in the collision industry, “marketing” is a dirty word. It’s an added expense that most small shop owners consider a luxury. Yet nowadays, having a marketing strategy has become a necessity and is considered one of the most important key components to running a successful business. And […]
Episode 50 – The Challenges of Being a Pro-Consumer Guy with Clay Hoberecht
Disputes between insurance companies and collision repair shops are not uncommon. From errors with estimates, repairing parts vs. replacing parts, to choosing the right type of replacement parts to be used. Unfortunately, a lot of shop owners think that they need to agree with whatever the insurance agents say because otherwise, they will lose […]
Episode 49 – Identifying Who You Are vs. What You Do with Mitch Russo
For collision shop owners who spend years getting too involved in running their business, there often comes a time when they find themselves having no idea which direction to take moving forward. And they realize they don’t have a clear vision of what they want their business to become in the future. It doesn’t […]
Episode 48 – How to Build a Community Around Your Brand with Jeff Gargas
Many shop owners are great technicians yet most struggle with the “entrepreneurial” side of their business. Terms such as “building a brand” or “brand awareness” often sound foreign to them. So what does “branding” mean? How important is it to build a brand and a community along with it? And how will it help […]
Episode 47 – Valuable Insights From an Industry Disruptor – with Frank Terlep
The auto repair industry is facing several disruptive trends nowadays. With the rapid advances in automotive technology, the challenges it presents are poised to transform the industry for years to come. What must an auto repair shop owner do if they want to ensure that their business survives and thrive in the future? […]
Episode 46 – Guiding Businesses Through a Seamless Exit with Laura Gay
Business owners should be able to enjoy the full benefits of the business that they’ve built. And that includes the life that they plan to live once they decide to sell shop or exit the business. Yet, strategizing how to sell a business can be an overwhelming task. And without fully understanding what their […]
Episode 45 – Fighting the Battle Against Misinformation – with Barrett Smith
They say most auto repair shops have been stuck in a rut for far too long. They’ve been fed the information that the insurance industry wants to feed them. Sadly, this situation still goes on today. And with all the misinformation that the collision industry has to deal with, some shop owners have resorted to […]
3 Things Business Owners Should Be Thinking About at the Start of 2022
Hello everyone, welcome to Your Business, Your Life and I hope you’re off to an awesome start this 2022. January, being the first month of the new year, is a good time to re-evaluate and re-assess the things that are going on in our lives and in our businesses as well. And as we […]
Episode 42 – Creating Extraordinary Transformations Through Journaling with Kim Ades
Have you ever dreamed of packing up your family and heading across seas? Or maybe your work is already taking you there! Whatever the case, it is vital for you to understand what is going to happen with your finances when you make the move.
Episode 41 – Turning Frustrations into Freedom with Pete Mohr
Have you ever dreamed of packing up your family and heading across seas? Or maybe your work is already taking you there! Whatever the case, it is vital for you to understand what is going to happen with your finances when you make the move.
