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Hosted by Brad Hurlock · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 125 episodes
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Welcome to the Garage Grit Podcast, hosted by Brad Hurlock from AA Shop Marketing. Join us as we tackle common stress points in the auto repair shop space, uniting owners for insightful conversations. Our mission is to guide your shop towards success. Tune in, be part of the conversation, and propel your business forward. Explore strategies, insights, and camaraderie needed to thrive in the competitive auto repair industry. Welcome to Garage Grit, where we shift your business into high gear, one episode at a time!
Brad Hurlock hosts Garage Grit Podcast, a business show with 125 episodes published.
Every customer forms an opinion before they ever approve a repair. In this Origin & Impact episode, Andy Adams shares how trust, reputation, and customer perception shaped the growth of his business as he expanded from a
Trust isn't built when a customer approves a repair. It's built long before that—through communication, expectations, transparency, and the confidence customers feel every time they interact with your shop. In this episo
Fred's journey started with a broom in hand, working inside the very shop he would eventually own. Over nearly three decades, he learned every aspect of the business before purchasing Quality Automart, a family-owned ope
Growing an independent auto repair shop isn't about finding one magic marketing tactic—it's about building customer trust, improving communication, and consistently making better business decisions. In this episode of th
Every successful auto repair shop is built on trust—but trust isn't created by great repairs alone. It's earned through transparency, consistent communication, and making customers feel confident before they ever approve
Most auto repair shop owners believe growth comes from working harder. Fernando Miranda argues the opposite. Sustainable growth comes from building trust through consistent customer experiences, clear communication, and
Every successful auto repair shop is built on trust—but trust isn't created by great repairs alone. It's earned through transparency, consistent communication, and making customers feel confident before they ever approve
Every successful shop owner has a story—but very few are willing to tell the difficult parts.In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Brad Hurlock sits down with Jason Smith, owner of M & M Car Care Center, to discuss
Taking Over the Family Shop: Legacy, Loss, and Building the Next GenerationIn a panel on taking over auto repair shops from the prior generation, the host interviews three second-generation operators: Will (Coopersville,
Most independent auto repair shops don't struggle because they lack great service—they struggle because customers never experience that story before making a decision. In this Vendor Insights episode, Patrick Egan explai
For independent auto repair shops, marketing isn't always about advertising—it starts with reputation. Customers don't return because you offered the lowest price. They return because they trust your shop to solve proble
Most independent auto repair shops don't struggle because they lack technical skill—they struggle because growth eventually exposes weaknesses in leadership, communication, and customer experience. In this episode of the
Growth doesn't start with better marketing tactics. It starts when customers experience consistency, accountability, and trust every time they interact with your shop. The shops that win long term are the ones that creat
For independent shop owners, trust isn't built through advertising alone. It's built through consistency, reputation, and becoming the shop customers call when nobody else can help. In this episode of Garage Grit, Mike G
Scaling Auto Repair Shops Fast: Rack Attack, Gross Margin Discipline, and A-Player StandardsOn the Garage Grit podcast, the host and a panel of shop owners/operators discuss how to scale auto repair shops quickly beyond
Most shop owners don't struggle because they lack information. They struggle because they have too many priorities competing for their attention. In this Vendor Insights episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Mike Kost shar
Most independent repair shops focus on repairs, equipment, and staffing. Jarred Mason believes customer trust starts much earlier. In this Origin & Impact episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Jarred shares how reputation,
Many shop owners invest heavily in training, technology, and marketing but still struggle to convert phone calls into long-term customer relationships. In this Vendor Insights episode, Brad Hurlock sits down with Dan Mol
In a market dominated by technology companies, self-driving vehicles, and changing customer expectations, trust remains the most valuable asset an independent repair shop can build. In this Origin & Impact episode of the
What makes customers trust one auto repair shop over another?In this episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Ryan Hoover of North Shore Automotive shares how customer perception, branding, and consistency shape long-term gro
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Garage Grit Podcast is hosted by Brad Hurlock. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 125 episodes.
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