Scan Tools Part 2 

There are a lot of myths in which scan tool (OE/Aftermarket) will do a great job. Many don’t know that they can buy factory diagnostic tools. 80% of the aftermarket do not know that they can buy OE Scan tools from the dealer. 

Supply Chain: Getting Parts to Market Post Pandemic THA 237

Shipping delays, raw material, and labor shortages along with COVID-19 are just a few challenges suppliers are experiencing every single day. As the

What's Driving Mergers and Acquisitions?

What is going on in overall Mergers and Acquisitions? What are buyers looking for? Why are so many family-owned businesses selling? All these questions and more are answered in this episode as Rick Schwartz from Schwartz Advisors makes it easy for you to understand M & A.

Host; Carm Capriotto

Guset; Rick Schwartz, Schwartz Advisors

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When a stressful situation happens, how do you handle it? Do you often wish you had a longer fuse when dealing with issues and problems? Every single day we are challenged with decisions and different roles in our lives. We are a friend, employer, employee, owner, husband, mother, aunt, grandfather, community pillar...the list goes on. So, what’s the best way to wear all those hats?

Host: Carm Capriotto
Guest: Maryann Croce

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Everyone has faced addiction, whether it’s yourself, a loved one, a friend, or a colleague. How do we help someone who is struggling with addiction? What can you do and say to them? In this episode, you’ll hear from 2 recovering addicts and their personal journeys to become sober.

Host; Carm Capriotta

Guests; Brian Holthe, David Wagner, Matt Fanslow

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Carl Hutchinson showcases his second location that is almost ready for the grand opening. With any remodel, there were some hidden challenges and extra costs but Carl was able to meet those roadblocks and adapt in order to keep the construction going. If you’re considering a second location but don’t have the insights or ideas to retrofit a building from the ground up you’ll love this how-to episode. Imagine how tough it was with delays and spiraling costs of building materials.

Host; Carm Capriotto

Guest: Carl Hutchinson, Complete Automotive

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“When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.” Sometimes when business owners become focused on a specific measure in their business, like productivity, it can actually hold everyone back.

Host; Carm Cariotto

Guest; Scott Brown, Cardinal Shell, Springfield, VA

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It is time to look ahead before you get left behind. David Giles discusses how his electric and hybrid-only business has become a huge success.  Keep in mind progress is impossible without change.

Host; Carm Capriotto

Guest; Dave Giles, ALLEV, Canada

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The passion my panel has for this industry is hard to miss in this episode. They touch base on topics including labor rates, the professionalism of the industry and the importance of DVI’s to just name a few.

Host Carm Capriotto

Guests; Greg Buckley, John Manelas, Gene Morrill, and Donnie Hudson

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How did a high school student who wanted to just fill a slot in his schedule end up becoming an apprentice at Dynamic Automotive? What are the qualities a mentor needs to have for an apprenticeship program? Is it possible for a 20 something-year-old to be financially stable in a career with no college debt? This is a down-to-earth, real-life episode that will shed some light on the importance of apprenticeships in our industry.

Host; Carm Capriotto

Guests; Garrett Geisler, Ricky Shontere, Dwayne Meyers. Dynamic Automotive

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The average shop owner doesn’t think about preparing for his or her exit until they’re ready to exit, and by that time it is often too late to prepare the business for a successful sale that may garner a top asking price. In this episode, Bryan Stasch, the Vice President of Program and Content Development for the Automotive Training Institute (ATI) defines a clear blueprint for your business. He talks about getting you ready, the shop ready, how you derive a sale price and what does walk away money look like. When should you start to put all this together? NOW, even if you don’t plan to retire for years to come.

Host; Carm Cariotto

Guest; Bryan Stasch, VP Program, and Content Development, ATI

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The financial numbers of any business tell an important story. But how many owners know how to read their financial statements correctly? Do you know your breakeven point for your business? Do you review your cash flow monthly? In this episode, Natalie Paris from Three Rivers Bookkeeping shares the importance of the dynamics of a good bookkeeper, your CPA, and your business coach to keep your business on track for success.

Host; Carm Capriotto

Guest; Natalie Paris, Three Rivers Bookkeeping

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Did you know only 2% of our automotive industry is female? Staffing shortages has never been more critical than now. Are we missing a huge opportunity to get women involved? And for the 2% that are involved, what are we doing to retain them? Amazing Women in Automotive is the answer. It’s a safe space for women to support women in the industry with weekly round table discussions.

Host; Carm Capriotto

Guests: Tiffany Scherado, Maylan Newton

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