Honest Garage Podcast
By David Laird
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Episodes: 42
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Welcome to The Honest Garage Podcast — where we talk shop about running a real repair business in the real world.
Each week, David Laird sits down with independent shop owners, technicians, and industry experts to unpack what's working (and what's not) in marketing, hiring, leadership, and operations.
No buzzwords. No agency jargon. Just honest conversations that help you grow your shop, keep your team steady, and build a business that lasts.
Our show is about real shops telling real stories. Where shop owners talk about more than just repairs. They're building people, serving their communities, working on the shop, and not just in it. We are ultimately all shaping the industry that we all love!
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From Chaos to Clarity: Todd Santos on Service Advisor Growth, TechMetric Inspections, and Building Trust at Ken's Auto Center
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Build the Business, Keep the Craft: Julio Campos on Shop Leadership, Customer Trust, and Growing Dragonfly Automotive
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Specialist, Not Generalist: Alex Rodriguez on Repair, Service, and Building Euro Cars Southend
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Honesty You Cannot Fake: Brian Parada on Diagnostics, Warranty Level Work, and Winning in the Google Review Era
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May 27, 2026 |
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Put Honesty on the Sign: Brandon Todd on Integrity, Pay Plans, and Building My Honest Mechanic in Concord
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May 25, 2026 |
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Character Counts: Curt Morgan on Ethical Leadership, Community Reputation, and Building Shadow Mountain Auto Service
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May 20, 2026 |
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Win the Second Visit: Greg Miller on Full Vehicle Inspections, Service Advisor Trust, and Growing Figs Auto Repair
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May 18, 2026 |
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Fix the Root Cause: Les Aliff on Building Youngsville Auto Care, Raising A Tech Team, and Leading With Integrity
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May 13, 2026 |
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Faith, Family, and Fixing Cars: Michael Grueneich on Providence Auto Care, Trust and Building a Shop
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May 11, 2026 |
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Global MBA to Local Shop: Mitch Krstovski on Customer Retention, Overstaffing for Growth, and Systems at 5th Avenue Auto Service
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May 06, 2026 |
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Two Worlds, One Standard: Marcus McFall on Tire Shop Legacy, Repair Growth, and Building a Modern Operation
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May 04, 2026 |
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The Operator Marriage: Lee and Kelli Weatherby on Boundaries, Systems, and a Healthier Shop
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Lean Years to Strong Shop: Josh King on Turning Edmunds Automotive Repair Around in Surprise, Arizona
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Standards by Design: Victor DiGiuseppi on Engineering Mindset, Customer Education, and Running C&S Auto Across Two Locations
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Own the Niche: Jeff Corwin on British and 4x4 Specialists, Customer Trust, and Building a Shop People Seek Out
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Tech First Owner: Rick Becker on Two Tucson Locations, OEM Info Gatekeeping, and Protecting the Customer Experience
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Calm, Clear, EV Repair: Johnathan and Josh on Serenity EV, Customer Education, and High Voltage Trust
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Know Your Numbers: Hunt Demarest on Shop Profit, 50 30 20, and Smarter Marketing Spend
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Two Sides of the Bay: Sean Gordon on Performance Builds, Honest Repair, and Marketing That Fixes Your Pipeline
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Good Works and Hybrid Mastery: Glen Hayward on Faith Driven Service, Battery Repair, and Building a Shop That Gives Back
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Ask Why First: Brady Lehr on Overland Builds, Want Based Selling, and Leading After Rock Bottom
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Build It Like a Franchise: Alex Jones on EOS, Core Values, and Scaling AutoWits with Intention
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Built to Last: Jim Mueller on Three Shops, Decades Long Teams, and Customer Trust That Compounds
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Owner Freedom by Design: Jeff Owen and Melissa Velasquez on Workflow, SOPs, and Tech Development
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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From Napkin to Multi Location: Stephanie Corbin on Scaling Bullet Automotive and Diesel, Building SOPs, and Rebuilding Trust
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Earn It Daily: Ken Stafford and Chris Oatman on Scaling Trust, Building Culture, and Next Level Service
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Rebuild It Smarter: Collin Ettienne on Leaving the Performance Trap, Letting Go of Ego, and Scaling Real Repair
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Built From the Driveway: Preston Callahan on Shop Growth, Knowing Your Numbers, and 24/7 Fleet Roadside
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Fix It Right: Erik Rud on Diesel Diagnostics, Tech Training, and Growing Without Selling Out
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Hire Faster: Chris Lawson on Speed-to-Lead Recruiting, Job Ads That Convert, and Stop Getting Ghosted
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Stay on the Leading Edge: Steve Mancinelli on EVs, Training, and Old-School Service Done Right
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Turn It Around: Darrell Weddell on Growing a 7-Figure Shop, Hiring Right, and Staying Community-First
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Raise the Bar: Dennis Goodhue on Training, Diagnostics, and Earning Trust in a Small Town
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Train the Next Gen: Corry Brown on Apprenticeships, Pay Plans, and Building Techs Who Stay
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Modernize the Legacy: Steve Horvath on Shop Expansion, Industry Networking, and Educating Drivers
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Lead Like a Servant: Chris Whited on Integrity, Employee-First Benefits, and a Shop That Feels Like Family
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Build the Pipeline: Robert Blaes on Core Values, Apprenticeships, and a Shop That Serves Families
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Building the Standard: Austin Hatchell on Leadership Transitions, Breaking Silos, and Shop Systems That Scale
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Lead With Truth: Wiley Faris on Customer Trust, Shop Culture, and Reputation
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Do It Up Front: Ryan Masterson on Trust, Reputation, and Second Chances
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Do the Right Thing: Jake Clark on Leadership, Culture, and Building a Great Shop
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Welcome to the Honest Garage Podcast: Why This Podcast Exists
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Jan 05, 2026 |