Get registered for the ASTA Expo 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center: https://geni.us/ASTA2025

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2025

Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

Make sure you mention: CTISUMMER to get FREE data migration!

If you're ready to make a real change in your shop's success, join Shop Marketing Pros' Plan With the Pros workshop this October to connect with them and other shop owners. You'll leave with your entire year for 2026 planned out.

Click here to register: https://geni.us/PlanWithThePros

Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.

Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.

Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!

In this episode, Lucas and David sit down with Justin Allen at TOOLS 2025 to talk about Justin’s journey in the automotive industry and his transition from sales to training with Hunter. Justin opens up about his struggles, the importance of building connections, and how past challenges have shaped his approach to supporting others in the industry. The discussion also covers the value of ongoing education, the impact of effective feedback and leadership styles, and the critical role that personal relationships and work-life balance play for shop owners.

00:00 "Childhood Relocation Impact"

10:00 "From Commune to Career Opportunity"

15:46 Collaborative Improvement, Not Direct Feedback

17:48 "Attracting People Pleasers"

21:55 Pursuit of Improvement Insight

27:43 "Balancing Freedom and Overcommitment"

36:31 "Reluctance to Embrace New Information"

41:07 Encourage Quiet Connections

44:27 "Networking Confusion: Forgetting Adam"

48:16 Overwhelmed by Financial Stress

56:29 Reluctant School Event Attendance

01:00:41 Landscaper's Business Growth Insights

01:04:06 "Online Distractions and Guilt"

Get registered for the ASTA Expo 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center: https://geni.us/ASTA2025

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2025

Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

Make sure you mention: CTISUMMER to get FREE data migration!

If you're ready to make a real change in your shop's success, join Shop Marketing Pros' Plan With the Pros workshop this October to connect with them and other shop owners. You'll leave with your entire year for 2026 planned out.

Click here to register: https://geni.us/PlanWithThePros

Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.

Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.

Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!

In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Anders G. Gustafson, a former shop owner turned mentor, coach, and advisor. Anders reflects on his transition from corporate strategy and data analysis to shop ownership and eventually coaching, emphasizing the emotional toll and challenges of running a repair business. The conversation examines the distinctions between corporate and independent shop operations, the evolving complexities of the automotive industry, and the crucial importance of prioritizing employee satisfaction over customer satisfaction.

00:00 "Customer Care Drives Success"

05:55 "E-Commerce Business Consideration"

13:56 Career Path: Shop Chain Opportunity

20:33 Managing Large Retail Operations

22:25 Troublesome Nationwide Parts Store

28:42 "Strategies for Repair Shop Success"

35:03 "Replica 1992 Pizza Hut Idea"

38:41 Nostalgic Blockbuster Prediction Moment

45:04 Volvo's Pioneering Truck Safety Technology

47:42 Automotive Entrepreneurship Opportunities

57:42 Guiding a Friend's Journey

01:00:06 "Discussing Insecurities and Sibling Rivalry"

Get registered for the ASTA Expo 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center: https://geni.us/ASTA2025

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2025

Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

Make sure you mention: CTISUMMER to get FREE data migration!

If you're ready to make a real change in your shop's success, join Shop Marketing Pros' Plan With the Pros workshop this October to connect with them and other shop owners. You'll leave with your entire year for 2026 planned out.

Click here to register: https://geni.us/PlanWithThePros

Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.

Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.

Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!

In this episode, Lucas is joined by Jason Rainey, head of the Napa Auto Care program, and Matt Crumpton, Director of Program Development. Jason and Matt break down what makes the Napa Auto Care program valuable for shop owners, including a wide range of benefits from business development support to a robust nationwide warranty. They also discuss Napa's efforts to attract and retain technicians, highlighting new initiatives like the Team Tool Rebate program and ongoing investments in technician training.

00:00 Napa's Future: Innovation and Partnership

06:03 AutoCare Program: Supporting Member Growth

08:45 Elevating New Partnerships Strategically

10:09 Napa Auto Care Advisory Insights

13:18 NAP's Shift to Professional Market

19:08 Leveraging Napa Programs Effectively

22:03 Top-Tier Napa Auto Tech Training

23:17 Auto Care Recruitment and Retention Initiative

28:26 Senior Techs Advise Against Costly Tools

31:03 Evolving Technician-Support Dynamics

34:47 Carlyle Tool Rebrand Announcement

37:56 "Auto Care Education and Outreach"

40:52 "Comprehensive National Warranty Program"

43:27 "App Autocare's Nationwide Warranty Service"

48:24 "Napa's Century of Partnership"

52:27 Managing Partner Expectations Through Transparency

53:40 Improved Warranty Tracking Needed

56:58 Maximizing Member Engagement