Aniz Lavji

The Shop N Tread talk Podcast

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us. We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doing so for years. Sit back and listen in for some fun banter and conversations about the automotive repair world!

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Aniz Lavji

Episodes

Episode 5-Devin from Matco Video 06.01.2026 44:06

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop  owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for  the both of us. Today we have Devin from Matco Tools! We had a few technical difficulties with video but all in all it was a fun episode. Sit back and enjoy this one! The last few minutes were a bit of a cluster with Devins connection but up until 39 minutes or so...

Episode 4- Frank and Aniz talk about hiring/firing and the struggles of finding help at the shop! Video 30.12.2025 1:08:16

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician .   We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doin...

Episode 3- Eric from VIP auto and how he's built his business up in recent months substantially! Video 23.12.2025 1:18:48

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us. Today we have Eric from VIP auto in Detroit Michigan. We dive into shop ownership and different strategies on building shops up. Had some hiccups in the beginning of the episode with a lost connection but hey, things happen! Sit back and enjoy this fun and ent...

Episode 2- Lindsey from Feminauto talks about the world of being a Mobile mechanic! Video 18.12.2025 1:14:14

On this episode, we get to chat with Lindsey from Feminauto! She's a mobile mechanic and killing it! Join us for this episode of banter and insight into the mobile mechanic realm. What she does isn't for everyone but she's turning wrenches in the snow! Kudos to her, what she does is NOT easy! We need more woman in this industry and i'm glad Lindsey is part of the trade.  Brand new podcast hos...

Episode 1-Meet the hosts! Video 09.12.2025 1:11:34

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us. This is the first of many episodes to come so stay tuned for next weeks episode. We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to b...