Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

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Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros

Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.

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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Arun Coumar from The Institute Summit 2025. Arun opens up about his journey managing multiple shops, including the challenges—and lessons learned—of buying struggling businesses and turning them around. The hosts discuss what it takes financially for a technician to become a successful shop owner, sharing practical numbers and strategies for buying existing shops versus starting from scratch. Arun also reflects on scaling back side projects to focus on high-ROI activities, highlighting the importance of prioritizing time and energy as both an entrepreneur and a new parent.

00:00 Gym Concerns Over Job Ability

07:28 Buying a Shop with Seller Financing

13:49 Manufacturer Partnership Requirements

20:25 Value of a Coach in Business

21:57 Prioritizing High ROI Tasks

26:58 Corvette Seat Malfunction Incident

36:06 Cold Weather Truck Trouble

37:36 Transmission Assembly Troubleshooting

43:20 Fear of Car Incident Escape

53:11 Early Payout: Transition Agreement

57:06 "Train Triggers Crossing Arms Repeatedly"

01:03:24 Taxpayer's Frustration and Threats

01:08:50 City Budget: Police Funding Concerns

01:10:00 Pension Crisis Burdening Budgets

01:17:56 Rand Paul's Budget Highlight Reel

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

Transform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!
Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros

Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.

Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.

Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!

In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Michael and Anna Belliveau from the Institute Summit 2025. Michael shares his journey of purchasing an automotive shop and how he successfully increased sales by rebranding and transforming it into a tire and mechanical facility. Anna highlights the importance of investing in the shop's appearance and branding to attract more customers. Additionally, Michael discusses his future vision of expanding to multiple locations while maintaining exceptional customer service, drawing from his diverse experience in the automotive industry.

00:00 Winter Tire Change Woes

09:29 Sister’s Preferential Treatment

14:40 Parking Dispute Leads to Towing

20:08 Renaming Positions Boosts Professionalism

21:46 Business Longevity and Transition Coaching

29:51 Building Enhancements Boost Local Visibility

37:14 Reflections on Buying a Divided Shop

37:47 Overpaid for Business; Misjudgment Unveiled

43:25 Frustrated Customer's Investment Return Demand

49:34 Comprehensive Car Diagnostics Explained

58:22 No "Silver Bullet" for Wealth

01:02:35 Striving for Car Perfection

01:08:06 "Sticking to Strengths in Business"

01:10:39 "Exchange for Growth Journey"

01:17:26 Visionary and Integrator Dynamic

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE

Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability

Transform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!
Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros

Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.

Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.

Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!

In this episode of the Changing The Industry Podcast, Lucas and David are joined by Cecil Bullard and Michael Smith from the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. Cecil shares his insights on the importance of having a clear vision for the future of your business and personal life, emphasizing the need to plan for the long term. Michael provides valuable advice on the significance of high-performance culture and how setting the right expectations can lead to sustainable success.

00:00 Self-Reliant Problem Solver

09:43 "Personal Goal Setting Realization"

14:10 Realization About Business Adaptation

17:39 "Prepare for Future Transitions"

25:38 Managerial Strategy and Communication Issues

30:58 Unique Auto Service Advantage

35:26 "Strategic Meeting Preparation"

40:56 "Owner Commitment for Success"

46:20 Replace Negativity with Positive Leadership

48:25 Work Delays and Challenges

53:17 "Prioritize People Development Over Metrics"

01:01:33 Frustration's Psychological Roots in Performance

01:07:09 "Life's Bigger Picture & Goals"

01:09:07 Tombstone Exercise: Legacy Writing