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What Could Possibly Go Wrong And Other Things Murphy Knew

Business insurance – do you know what you need? This episode of Talking Shop is sponsored by AAPEX.

If You Weren’t At AAPEX, What Did You Really Miss?

To many thousands of people, AAPEX was the biggest party of the year – if you weren’t there, here’s a recap.

Big Mouths in The Bay – How Talking Will Help You Fix Cars

What if a tech didn’t have to move from the vehicle to get service information? This podcast is sponsored by CYTK.

What Is A 20 Group – And Why Should You Care?

In this podcast, you’ll learn about 20 Groups and how an AAPEX 2022 seminar might enlighten you.

How (And Why) Your Internal Computer Should Be Rebooted

Doug Kaufman and David Rogers discuss why the old ways may be the wrong ways to reach business success.

Training Needs Change But Need For Training Doesn’t

Doug Kaufman speaks with Duane “Doc” Watson, technical trainer at Bosch, about today’s training opportunities.

Are Today’s Graduates Prepared To Be Tomorrow’s Tech Pros?

With a potential shortage of nearly 650,000 technicians on the horizon, who will fill the openings?

How Has The Pandemic Affected Customer Service?

Profits are up and business is booming – it’s all great news, right? Well, on the one hand yes, it’s likely you’re busier than ever – on the other, are you able to keep up? The pandemic has changed many aspects of the automotive aftermarket, from vehicle availability to parts sourcing. One thing that hasn’t

Industry Hits Jackpot in Las Vegas – Were You There?

The drought has ended and the return to trade shows has happened. AAPEX 2021 is in the books. And whether business as usual has now become business as possible, it was great to reconnect with the industry in Las Vegas. By all accounts, AAPEX 2021 exceeded the expectations of exhibitors and attendees. Business was booming,

Can We Turn Back The Tech Shortage Tsunami? (Podcast)

Everyone talks about the technician shortage but does anyone do anything about it? Well, yes. From educators to manufacturers to shop owners to industry advocates, people have been working for decades to promote the automotive industry as an attractive and profitable career option. Unfortunately, the shortage tsunami is real and has real implications for the

Here’s Why You Probably Need To Raise Your Labor Rate

If you’re a shop owner you’ve heard from your coaches and your industry suppliers that your labor rate is probably too low. Of course, you’ve heard from your customers that it’s far too high! Who do you believe? As long as you’re competitive to the shop down the street, there’s not much more you need

Training – What’s Needed, What’s New & What’s Next

There are only two ways a manager can impact an employee’s output,” said Andy Grove, who was CEO of Intel. “Motivation and Training. If you’re not training, you’re only doing half your job.” Talking Shop With Shop Owner – sponsored by AAPEX 2021 – is here to help you do the WHOLE job.With all of