Repair Shop Reckoning

By Kevin Brown

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Repair Shop Reckoning is the no-nonsense, hard-hitting podcast where host Kevin Brown pulls no punches in bringing you the raw truth about the collision and repair shop industry. Forget the corporate sugarcoating—this show dives into the gritty reality of what really goes on behind the scenes. Whether you’re a shop owner, a mechanic, or just someone tired of the BS, Kevin’s got the hard-earned expertise and unapologetic opinions you need. Each episode tackles the biggest issues, challenges, and game-changing tips in the industry, giving you the tools to cut through the noise and level up your shop. Buckle up—it’s time to get real.

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Episode Date
From Mechanic to Shop Owner: The First Thing You Have to Fix Is You
May 22, 2026
We’re Not in Business to Lose Money
May 15, 2026
Chaos Starts In The Shop When Communication Stops
May 08, 2026
Own Your Shop. Own Your Life. The Path To Freedom
May 01, 2026
The Balance Sheet Reality No One Talks About
Apr 24, 2026
Stop Guessing & Start Controlling: Budget vs P & L
Apr 17, 2026
Deeper Dive Into P & L and Budgeting
Apr 10, 2026
Breaking Down The Cost Of Doing Business
Apr 03, 2026
You Don’t Have a Sales Problem… You Have a Culture Problem
Mar 27, 2026
They Ignored the Trades...Now They Have to Pay for It
Mar 20, 2026
The System Said He’d Never Amount to Much...They Were Wrong
Mar 13, 2026
Why I Switched My Shop From Flat Rate to Hourly
Mar 06, 2026
How To Hire A Marketing Company Without Getting Scammed Like I Did
Feb 27, 2026
The Backend Mistakes That Bankrupt Shops
Feb 20, 2026
If You Don't Run Your Shop Then Your Shop Runs You
Feb 13, 2026
Where Shops Bleed Money & How To Plug The Leaks
Feb 06, 2026
The Daily War Between Shops & Insurance...From Someone That Has Been On Both Sides
Jan 30, 2026
Flat Rate, Free Labor, and Broken Promises
Jan 23, 2026
How The Race To Zero Is Killing The Independent Collision Shops
Jan 16, 2026
Horsepower Doesn’t Make You a Driver & Ownership Doesn’t Make You a Leader
Jan 09, 2026
Stopping the Race to zero...How New Shops Can Actually Win
Jan 02, 2026
A Shop Christmas Special...Behind the Scenes With the Garrett Team
Dec 26, 2025
Proof Flat Rate Is Broken & Why It Works For Us
Dec 19, 2025
Collision Industry Corruption Exposed: The Truth Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Hear
Dec 12, 2025
From Beef to Breakthrough: Flat Rate Bad Leadership & Why Shops Are Bleeding Techs
Dec 08, 2025
Why Weak Men Quit: A Peak Inside Our Shop Culture
Nov 28, 2025
The Brutal Reality Every Shop Owner Needs to Hear Right Now
Nov 21, 2025
The Collision Game Is Rigged and How Shops Are Paying the Price
Nov 14, 2025
Marriage, Mayhem & Motor Oil: 29 Years of Wrenching on Life with Marilyn Brown
Nov 07, 2025
From the Bay to the Barn: The Dealer Tech Who Built His Own Damn Shop
Oct 31, 2025
Retire Rich or Die Wrenching? Real Talk on Money, Generational Wealth, and Getting Out of the Game
Oct 24, 2025
Leadership Is the Problem...And the Solution
Oct 17, 2025
Strong Shops Need Strong Leaders: Why Culture Fails Without Accountability
Oct 17, 2025
The Truth About Running a Shop: Culture, Pay, GPTs, and the Real Cost of Leadership
Oct 17, 2025
Strong Shops Need Strong Leaders: Why Culture Fails Without Accountability
Oct 10, 2025
The Flat Rate Reckoning: Truth, Grit, and the Real Cost of Doing Business
Oct 03, 2025
Navigating Business Challenges with Jason Tracey - Part 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 19
Aug 12, 2025
Navigating Business Challenges with Jason Tracey - Part 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 18
Jul 29, 2025
Lessons from the Grind - Part 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 17
Jul 15, 2025
Lessons from the Grind - Part 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 16
Jul 01, 2025
Setting Standards For The Future Part 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 15
Jun 17, 2025
Setting Standards For The Future Part. 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 14
Jun 03, 2025
Surviving the Grind: Business, Breakdowns & Balance Part 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 13
May 20, 2025
Surviving the Grind: Business, Breakdowns & Balance Part 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 12
May 06, 2025
Supplying the Repair Industry: Pt 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 11
Apr 22, 2025
Supplying the Repair Industry: Pt 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 10
Apr 08, 2025
Detailing Success w/ Lincoln Brown: Pt 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 9
Mar 25, 2025
Detailing Success w/ Lincoln Brown: Pt 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 8
Mar 11, 2025
Liabilities, Lessons, and Lift Kits w/ Marty Woods: Pt 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 7
Feb 25, 2025
Liabilities, Lessons, and Lift Kits w/ Marty Woods: Pt 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 6
Feb 11, 2025
Fueling Performance w/ John Turnbull and Michael Paul: Pt 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 5
Jan 28, 2025
Fueling Performance w/ John Turnbull and Michael Paul: Pt 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 4
Jan 14, 2025
Love and Marriage Pt. 2 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 3
Dec 31, 2024
Love and Marriage Pt. 1 | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 2
Dec 17, 2024
Family Foundations | Repair Shop Reckoning | Episode 1
Dec 03, 2024