Garage Grit Podcast

In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Brad Hurlock of AA Shop Marketing discusses the misleading information from car manufacturers and dealerships regarding extended service intervals. Joined by guests Jeremy Bucy and Mitch Fasnacht, they delve into the consequences of adhering to the 10,000-mile oil change myth and share insights on how shops can rebuild trust with their customers. The con...

Building Strong Community Connections for Auto Repair Shops In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock from AA Shop Marketing converses with shop owners and managers, including Paul Hurst, Sarah Warfield, and Jason Musser, about the importance of community connections for auto repair shops. With detailed discussions around various community involvement strategies, such as sponso...

Car Rental and Shuttle Services for Auto Repair Shops In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock of AA Shop Marketing discusses solutions for customers who drop off their cars and need another ride. The discussion features three auto repair shop owners: Stephan from Indiana, Brian from Michigan, and Brian from Iowa. They explore different approaches like shuttle services, rental...

In this episode of the Garage Grit podcast, host Brad Hurlock from AA Shop Marketing leads a discussion with three experienced shop owners: Moira from Karma Auto Care in Georgia, Kendall from A1 Automotive in Nebraska, and Matt from Carz R Us in Illinois. The conversation focuses on building and maintaining a positive shop culture, with each guest sharing their unique experiences, challenges, and...

In this comprehensive series of the Garage Grit podcast, host Brad Hurlock of AA Shop Marketing, gathers insights from three seasoned auto repair shop owners: Kevin Millevoi of Millevoi's Tire & Automotive in Bensalem, PA; Bill Stegich of Hynes Auto Service in Glenview, Illinois; and Jeremy McQueen of B.A.T. Boys in Branson, Missouri. The discussions cover a wide range of topics crucial to the...

About the Host: Brad Hurlock is the voice behind the Garage Grit Podcast and co-owner of AA Shop Marketing. With a keen focus on helping independent auto repair shops succeed, Brad enjoys delivering practical insights and industry expertise to his listeners with every episode. The Panel Chris Barker is from Myers Tire & Auto Center of Statesville, NC. He started out in an independent shop, the...

The Panel: Kory Rozema:  Kory Rozema is the second-generation owner of Rozema's Car Care in Hudsonville, Michigan. Since acquiring the business in 2016, Kory has expanded its operations significantly, from four bays to ten, and added a satellite location. He has also ventured into the highly technical field of ADAS calibrations. Kory is deeply involved in industry networking and training, fosterin...

About the Host: Brad Hurlock : Host of the Garage Grit Podcast, co-owner of AA Shop Marketing , with a focus on independent auto repair shops and a passion for sharing knowledge and insights with his audience. About the Guest(s): Mitch Fasnacht : Owner of Green Lawn Garage in Denver, PA. He is a third-generation owner with two sons planning to take over as the fourth generation. Mitch is a member...

About the Host: Brad Hurlock : Host of the Garage Grit Podcast, with a background in the automotive industry and a passion for sharing knowledge and insights with his audience. About the Guests: Shiju Thomas : An experienced business owner with a deep understanding of training and development in the automotive repair industry. Mr. Thomas is the owner of ⁠Hotchkiss Auto Repair⁠. Darin David : Owner...

About the Guests: Brad Hurlock: Host of the Garage Grit Podcast and owner of AA Shop Marketing. Pat Schnaidt: Shop owner of All Tech Automotive Eric Scheidt: Shop owner of Norwood Auto Service Steve Finzel: Shop owner of Finzel Mastertech Episode Summary: In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock discusses the topic of recruiting top talent onto your team with a panel of shop o...

About the Guests: Kelli Weatherby: Owner of Accurate Automotive, a repair shop in Mesa, Arizona with 32+ years of experience. The shop has 14 bays and focuses on providing quality service to their customers. Joe Ferone: Owner of Proper Service, an auto repair shop with two locations in New York State. Joe has been in the industry for over 28 years and is passionate about growing his business and p...

About the Guests: Brian Rooney: Owner of Rooney's Auto and Tire Center in Emmitsburg, Iowa. With three full-time technicians and a focus on tires and auto repair, Brian has been in the auto repair industry for over a decade. He started as a technician and eventually transitioned to shop ownership to have more control over operations and decision-making. Sean Blockland: Owner of All American in Col...

About the Guest(s): Brad Hurlock: Host of the Garage Grit Podcast and owner of AA Shop Marketing. Jonathan from Dave's Automotive in West Chester, PA Stephan from Lunsbury in Fremont, Indiana. Pete from the Auto Connection in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lance from Dronet in Louisiana. Gregg from STR CRM. Episode Summary: In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, host Brad Hurlock discusses how to handle...

About the Guest(s): Garrett Coulter : Owner of Auto Fitness in Gainesville, Georgia. With a background in the military and experience in the automotive industry, Garrett brings a unique perspective to his role as a shop owner. He is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and has a strong focus on online reviews and reputation management. Jim Schorie: Baylor graduate and former U.S. Air...

About the Guests: Rick: Rick is the owner of First Choice Auto in Huntington Valley, PA. With 25 years of experience in the auto repair industry, Rick took over the business a year ago and has been working to provide excellent service to his customers ever since. Jared: Jared is a second-generation shop owner who recently took over a new auto repair shop. He is focused on implementing effective st...