Guest Posts
Creating a Culture of Productivity [RR 671] – AUDIO 35 Minutes
Audio Link Goodhart’s law named after British economist Charles Goodhart states “When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.” Sometimes when business owners become focused on a specific measure in their business, like productivity, it can actually hold everyone back. In this episode Scott Brown, from Cardinal Shell, discusses how…
It’s a Business Deal – Employer Employee Relationships
“The Indy 500 is a business first and entertainment second. The fans many times forget that. We get angry when a team releases a favorite driver or when a sponsor stops sponsoring a team. Sometimes the drivers that are released are those who never got a fair break with the right car or team. Sometimes…
Mental Toughness [RR 670] – AUDIO 35 Minutes
Audio Link When a stressful situation happens, how do you handle it? Do you often wish you had a longer fuse when dealing with issues and problems? Every single day we are challenged with decisions and different roles in our lives. We are a friend, employer, employee, owner, husband, mother, aunt, grandfather, community pillar…the list…
Behind the Scenes: New Shop Retrofit/Remodel [CC 097] – VIDEO 32 Minutes
With me is Carl Hutchinson from Complete Automotive in Springfield, MO, He showcases his second location that is almost ready for the grand opening. With any remodel, there were some hidden challenges and extra costs but Carl was able to meet those roadblocks and adapt in order to keep the construction going. If you’re considering…
Addiction: How to Help, What Can We Do [THA 238] – AUDIO 48 MINUTES
Audio Link Everyone has faced addiction, whether it’s yourself, a loved one, a friend, or a colleague. How do we help someone who is struggling with addiction? What can you do and say to them? In this episode you’ll hear from 2 recovering addicts and their personal journeys to become sober. Please share this episode…
Rena Rennebohm and Shop Tour with Carl Hutchinson [AW 068] – VIDEO 31 Minutes
Guest host Rena Rennebohm, CEO Empowered Advisor and Virtual shop tour with Carl Hutchinson from Complete Automotive, Springfield, MO. The Automotive Trivia Challenge: What year were the first electric door lock and adjusted side mirror introduced respectively?
Scan Tools: Part 2 [RR 669] – AUDIO 43 Minutes
Audio Link Same crew, Matt Fanslow, Keith Perkins and Bill Nalu from Part 1 and we came together to discuss the myths of which scan tool will do a better job and if the words “scan tool,” is the right term to define this device. Also, many do not know that you can buy an…
Dorman… AUDIO Interview 120 Minutes
Dorman…. Love ‘Em, Hate ‘Em, either way they are a force in our industry! In this episode David and I set down with Lester Kovacs, the Director of Ideation at Dorman. Now let’s be clear, David and I spent the better part of a week attempting to determine the best “way” to have this conversation……
Mergers and Acquisitions Explained [RR 668] – AUDIO 35 Minutes
Audio Link What is going on in overall Mergers and Acquisitions? What are buyers looking for? Why are so many family-owned businesses selling? All these questions and more are answered in this episode as Rick Schwartz from Schwartz Advisors makes it easy for you to understand M & A.
Steve Finzel and Shop Tour with Sara and Chad Kooiman [AW 067] VIDEO 33 Minutes
Guest host, Steve Finzel, Finzel’s Mastertech, Terre Haute, IN and the virtual shop tour with Sara and Chad Kooiman, Ultimate Auto, Sioux Falls, SD. Trivia Challenge: What year did the first “Soccer Mom” minivan debut?