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Rock and Angie Molina of Rock’s Tire & Auto on 16 Years of Shop Ownership and Culture-First Leadership in Covington, Louisiana (opens the original)
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If you’re working on culture, hiring, or retention, this conversation is packed with ideas you can actually use. Rock and Angie Molina break down how they built Rock’s Tire & Auto around family values, weekly team lunches, clear training expectations, and a benefit package designed to keep great techs. They also share why involving your spouse and building leadership depth matters, plus how coaching and industry events helped them move from “survival mode” to operating like true owners. #Explore
Max Zima on going from Missionary to Master Shop Owner: People-First Auto Repair (opens the original)
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Max Zima's philosophy for running a standout auto-repair shop boils down to this: People first — always. Learn how he invests in his team with top-tier training, leadership development, trust, and empowerment. Learn how he lets his staff lead customers and grow the business while he steps back and delegates, builds unbreakable customer loyalty through transparency, honesty, and genuine care—proving independents beat dealerships with heart and integrity.He touches on skipping flashy tech debt tra
Jon Tangye of Epoch Automotive on Coaching, Community, and Leading Auto Repair the Right Way (opens the original)
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From fixing cars in a stone driveway to running a thriving shop, Jon Tangye shares what really matters in building a business—respect for techs, clear goals, strong systems, and servant leadership. This episode is packed with stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical tips for shop owners who want more than just busy bays—they want impact, team growth, and long-term success. #ExploreMore #Fyp #Pennsylvania #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomot
Dave Mowery of Neil’s Garage on 50 Years of Service, Family Legacy, and Evolving With the Industry (opens the original)
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Some shops chase volume. Others build legacy. Dave Mowery of Neil’s Garage shares how his family-owned shop has served three generations of customers by focusing on training, quality, and trust—not low prices. In this episode, learn how Dave navigated leadership transitions, adapted to tech trends, and created a culture where customers and employees stick around for the long haul. #ExploreMore #Fyp #Pennsylvania #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalau
Kenny Wedow of Fine Tuned Auto on Building Four Locations From Scratch in Metro Denver (opens the original)
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Most shops talk about culture; few build it intentionally. Kenny Wedow breaks down how Fine Tuned Auto supports teams across four locations, including consistent leadership, Friday team lunches, and employee-first habits that keep morale strong. He also shares why investing in coaching and leveling up your network can speed up growth, reduce costly mistakes, and help you lead like an operator instead of feeling like the biggest employee. #ExploreMore #Fyp #Colorado #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow F
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