Hosted by Brad Hurlock · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 109 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 109 episodes published.
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
Most shop owners think about phones only when they stop working. But poor call handling, weak backup systems, and inconsistent customer communication quietly hurt visibility, trust, and conversion long before a total fai
Most shop owners think growth comes from advertising, promotions, or bigger marketing budgets. Christopher Fuller explains why customer trust is often built through everyday interactions that never show up on an invoice.
Most shop owners think marketing starts with ads, websites, or social media. Eric Winn believes it starts somewhere much simpler: trust. In this Origin & Impact episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Eric explains how custo
Most shops think marketing starts with ads or SEO. Quintin Hankla explains why customer experience, communication, and shop perception are what actually drive growth. From warranty positioning to customer gifts and visib
On the Garage Grit Podcast, a panel with shop owners Josh Wahlstrom (Farmington, Utah), Chris Fuller (Auburn, Massachusetts), and Rick Sharpe (Annapolis, Maryland) discusses internal shop communication and its impact on
Most independent shops focus heavily on repairs—but customers make decisions based on perception long before the vehicle enters the bay. In this Origin & Impact episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Travis Vreeland explain
Most auto repair shops think growth comes from more bays, more technicians, or better equipment. But customers make decisions based on trust, visibility, communication, and confidence long before they approve a repair. I
In auto repair, trust is built through communication long before the vehicle is repaired. In this Origin & Impact episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Kirk Dye shares how Kirk’s Car Care built decades of customer loyalty
Most shop owners are experimenting with AI—but few are using it in a way that actually impacts revenue or customer experience. The gap isn’t access to tools. It’s clarity on what AI should actually do inside a shop. Barb
Visibility changes everything in auto repair. In this Origin & Impact episode of the Garage Grit Podcast, Josh Brooks explains how customer perception, community presence, and communication directly impact growth for an
Most shop owners focus on fixing cars—but customers are deciding based on trust long before that. In this episode, Kyle Northrop shares how shifting perception and communication changed everything in his business.Kyle st
Most shop owners don’t have a hiring problem—they have a visibility problem. When the right technicians never see your shop, never feel your culture, and never hear your story, you’re already losing before the first conv
Most auto repair shops don’t struggle with skill—they struggle with perception. In this episode, Tom Sciortino breaks down how trust, communication, and customer experience directly impact revenue, retention, and long-te
Most shop owners think growth comes from pricing, speed, or volume. But the real driver is how customers perceive your shop before they ever say yes. In this episode, Reggie Smith breaks down how trust, positioning, and
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Garage Grit Podcast is hosted by Brad Hurlock. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 109 episodes.
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