My Father's Shop

In this episode Alan Kohler from Odyssey Batteries joins Jeff. Alan talks about the new AGM 2 technology and charging considerations across vehicle battery chemistries. Wow, that's a mouthful. Do you know there are now at least 5 different types of automotive batteries ? Technology has changed in batteries and charging systems. What's the difference in AGM and AGM 2? Listen in as Jeff and...

Join in as Melissa "Birdie" Patterson and Maryann Croce share future events for Amazing Women in Automotive. They talk about continuing the Legacy of Maylan Newton. Birdie is continuing the teachings of Maylan at different events. Maryann and Birdie will both be among the instructors teaching at ATRA later this year. ATRA - Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association Hdqrs have moved t...

Join us as Tiffany Scherado introduces the 2024 scholarship winner. Cindy Pike shares her experience at 2024 ASTA. As a 4 year shop owner taking over from her dad , Cindy wanted to attend some automotive training and networking. The Amazing women in automotive is a great place to start for any woman in automotive .

Join in as Kory Woodside shares about Wrenches for Warriors. This non profit helps Veteran s work on vehicles and fix or donate vehicles to veterans in need. This nonprofit is located near Beaumont Texas.

Meet Pepe and Teresa Torres. I was so impressed with their methods of hiring, mentorship and management. They have ways of hiring from outside the industry that really work. Pepe and Teresa are a team that have developed a way to mentor and train . They hire and develop the workers to fill the needs of the shop. As each worker develops they are given new opportunities . Are you ready for this????...

Meet Electron John , John Forro . Listen in as we share an outstanding donation to Tools for Schools. John is donating , one complete instructor program to Tools for Schools. this program will help the school with instructional videos, powerpoint , teacher lessons and slides for use in helping automotive teachers with John's knowledge over the past 40 years. Included in the program are also in...

Join us as Tiffany Scherado brings a few of the Amazing Women in Automotive to the Podcast . Jeff talks with them about their stories of handling difficult customers. They share about Difficult employees. The group shares some New Year resolutions.

In this episode Tiffany Scherado is joined by a few Amazing women in our industry. Coralee Zueff and Savannah Garrett talk about customer appreciation. Join us in another international episode. December is the month of giving ,however it shouldn't be the only month . Giving gifts also shouldn't break the bank. Listen in and take a few of these ideas back to your shop. Coralee also shares her book...

Haresh Gobin joins Jeff at AAPEX. Haresh demonstrated some of the new features on the Throttle 5 diagnostics tool from Launch Tech USA. This tool is completely compliant with USA rules and regulations. Haresh walks us through several of the new features on this tool. I was impressed with the ability to connect with a big screen tv or remote assistance. I'm looking forward to trying this tool in th...

Live from AAPEX at Gates with Rob Schuld. Gate's Corporation is not just Belts and Hoses. Today's Technology in vehicles requires more from the different systems . Gates has always worked with OEM to provide quality parts. Rob joins Jeff in explaining new items and new training opportunities .

In this episode recorded at AAPEX, Todd Westerlund joins Jeff to answer questions Autoshop Answers. Todd shares about training available. Jeff asks questions about the Rack Attack and other parts of this system. Listen in as they share about the energy of Todd Hayes and his desire to help shops in our industry. Training is available monthly in Houston Texas.

Join in on this episode as Jeff talks with Kim Cottle of Associated Equipment at AAPEX. We love to highlight amazing women in our industry. Listen in as Kim shares her decision to keep making the Blue battery chargers in the USA. Kim talks about her involvement on the Equipment and Tool Board , ETI and promoting women in our industry. Johanna Smith joins her team and gives a few lessons for women...

Howdy Folks , join us as Tiffany Scherado brings us 2 amazing women in Automotive to share their story. Most folks don't like to share their struggles. Both of these female shop owners had to clean house. In basic terms they had to clean the shop and start over with a fresh crew. Wowwww, a lot of folks have trouble dealing with one sour employee, can you imagine dealing with a whole crew. thank yo...

Scott Fisk - Studio 669 and Go Fast Apparel and Joe Pep - everycar has a story join Jeff to talk Branding. We all need to Brand our shops. Are we our Brand? Does our marketing reflect our Brand? This was amazing to talk and listen to Scott as he shared working with Mopar Heaven event. Every episode has tidbits or nuggets you can use. Scott shares a story of networking while a sponsor had a game of...

Join us as we go International on this episode of Amazing Women in our Industry. Tiffany Scherado brings in Mafer Erazo and Christina McGee. These women are both Shop Owners, Transmission rebuilders and do amazing things in our industry. Please give a listen and you might pickup a transmission tip or 2 Plus some tips on shop management!

Howdy folk , allow me to introduce Joe Pep - Every Car Has a Story . Joe has many stories about the vehicles from our industry. His illustrations of automotive portraits have been in Crankshaft Magazine and Hemmings Classic. Joe has done over 80 episodes of Every Car has a Story on Radio. I was thrilled that Joe Pep accepted an invitation to share some of his automotive stories and lend his suppor...

Welcome to episode 4. Jennifer Burrows ,owner of Burrows Auto Service in Azle Texas shares her story. Please listen in as Jennifer shares her charity work in her community. We can all look around and see issues that tug at our heart. I am inspired by the work this amazing woman shop owner is involved in. She also gets her employees to be involved in one huge project at Christmas time. Thank you to...

Episode 3 What's your story with MWACA Executive Director Sheri Hamilton. Join us as Sheri shares how she got into the industry. Sheri also shares about Vision HiTech Training and Expo 2024. Start planning on taking your team to next years event now. Thanks to our sponsors Milton industries and Associated Equipment.

Eric Merchant with Merchant Automotive recently celebrated 20 years in business. listen in as Eric shares his journey both ,the struggle and wins in this inspirational story. thanks to our sponsors Milton industries and Associated Equipment.

Howdy folks , in this first episode Tools , Technology and Training sponsored by Milton Industries and Associated Equipment we highlight Amazing women in our industry. Tiffany Scherado brings in Becky Hester to talk about the ASTA Expo event in September of 2024. Maryann Croce also joins as one of the speakers at the event.