Dan Thieken is the owner of Kreager Tire and Service in Millersport, Ohio. Today, Dan talks through losing nearly his entire staff in a VERY short period, but somehow kept the shop afloat.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Dan's Shop and an Update

13:42 Lack of Communication Criticized

18:04 Aftermarket Shop Offers Better Opportunities

26:33 Ted's Blunt Conversation on Expectations

28:31 Health Insurance Search for Team

37:28 Conflict of Interest Avoided

43:02 "Unwarranted Expense: $6,000 Bottle"

49:26 Helping Cousin's Demo Class Thursday

55:06 Mentorship Transforms New Shop Owners

58:21 Prioritizing Family Over Work

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00:00 Funny Social Media to Watch

08:50 Overworked and Overcommitted

10:49 "Becoming a Shop Owner" Workshop

13:44 Sales Tactics and Decision Dynamics

19:46 "Unlock Hidden Auto Shop Revenue"

20:50 "Napa Encounter: Charismatic Persuasion"

26:19 "Cultural Fit Over Potential"

27:27 Balancing Tech Skills and Estimation

30:45 Insurance Influence on Repair Shops

35:56 Sibling Roughhousing Consequences

37:15 "Challenging Training for Real Skills"

43:21 EV Safety Certification with Avtech

43:58 Certification Test Opportunity Details

49:11 High-End Carlisle Equipment Discounts

51:05 Busy but Available for Fun

55:57 "Brian's Foot Finder Request"

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In this episode, we talk with Neal Maier. Neal is someone who Mike has juuuust a little history with. Good history that is. Hopefully Neal feels the same! Neil and Mike take a trip down memory lane today and talk about their journeys through this industry. Oh and Bryan gets heated over O2 censors....again....

00:00 Mike has a confession

05:01 Tires Sustain Profitability

06:44 "Urgent Repairs Needed: Shaved Ball Joints"

10:59 "Costly Lessons Learned"

15:51 Evolving Marketing for Customer Journey

18:40 "Re-engaging Lost Customers Strategies"

21:01 Focus on Cost-Free Business Gains

25:08 "Pre-Qualified Offers Boost Return Visits"

27:21 Dispatcher's Stress Over Schedule Changes

32:49 Daily Car Processing Plan

36:00 Shop Confession: Off the Rails

40:22 "Laughing at Desperate Decisions"

41:41 Embracing Imperfection in Challenges

47:10 Event Planning and Expo Preparations

49:26 EV Safety Certification & Exam Proctors

53:50 Forklift Side Shift Adjustment