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The Leading Edge is a show dedicated to providing Automotive Service and Repair Shop Owners a one-on-one with The Institute‘s experienced consultants. Ask us questions regarding any aspect of your business and we‘ll answer it during the show!
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206 - Part 2: Using AI in Your Shop to Increase Performance May 20th, 2026 - 00:56:24 Show Summary: John Seitzer returns to break down how automotive shops can use agentic AI to improve efficiency and save time. He expla
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205 - The Diagnostic Fee Debate: Ask Me Anything with Cecil Bullard and Lucas Underwood May 13, 2026 - 00:56:50 Show Summary: Lucas Underwood and Cecil Bullard explain why diagnostic testing should never be treated as fr
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204 - Part 1: Using AI in Your Shop to Increase Performance May 6th, 2026 - 00:59:50 Show Summary: Artificial intelligence is reshaping how auto repair shops operate in practical ways. Jonathan Seitzer shares how AI can
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203 - The Future of Shop Training Is Personalized and Daily April 22, 2026 - 00:53:43 Show Summary: Daily training keeps shop teams sharp and improving without disrupting workflow. Short mobile lessons build technical kn
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202 - Building a Diesel Shop the Right Way With David Shaefer April 15, 2026 - 00:58:22 Show Summary: David Shaefer shares how he built Cold Front Diesel from side work into a full time operation. He credits his upbringi
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201 - From Technician to Shop Owner: Building Success Through Training and Integrity April 15, 2026 - 00:58:22 Show Summary: Roberto Ibarra shares his journey from studying automotive technology in Mexico to building a s
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200 - Live with Wayne Marshall & Lucas Underwood: Culture and Hard Conversations April 14, 2026 - 00:57:08 Show Summary: This conversation explores the challenges business owners face when leadership culture and directio
Show notes199 - The Tax Credit Most Shop Owners Miss (And How to Claim It) April 8, 2026 - 00:56:05 Show Summary: This episode explains how shop owners can use the R and D tax credit to recover significant money. Derek VanNess bre
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198 - Overcoming Set Back to Go From Farm Kid to Shop Owner April 8, 2026 - 00:58:14 Show Summary: Peter Bailey shares his path from farm life to owning Limitless Garage in Iowa. Early setbacks redirected him from the mi
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197 - Mastering Shop Communication: Turning Every Call Into Opportunity April 2, 2026 - 00:54:03 Show Summary: Great communication drives shop success. This conversation shows how call tracking and AI improve performance
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196 - Building Modern Collision By Putting Quality Before Cost April 1, 2026 - 00:54:54 Show Summary: Micah Storm shares how he grew up in the family business and built the mechanical side alongside collision repair. He
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195 - The Questions Every Auto Repair Shop Owner Should Be Asking March 13, 2026 - 00:53:14 Show Summary: Entrepreneurial drive can turn destructive when shop owners chase ideas without discipline. Impulsive spending and
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194 - The Strategy in Succession: The Story of Oswald Service & Repair February 25, 2026 - 00:57:04 Show Summary: This episode shares how Oswald Service and Repair grew from a 1939 service station into a multi location s
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193 - Ask Me Anything: Why Most Shops Aren't as Profitable as They Think February 18, 2026 - 00:58:05 Show Summary: If your shop shows strong net profit but your bank account feels empty this episode explains why. It def
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191 - Ask Me Anything: How to Set a Labor Rate That Actually Reflects Your Value February 11, 2026 - 01:05:37 Show Summary: This AMA explains how to price labor fairly and profitably. Lucas and Cecil break down why book
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192 - Standing at the Crossroads featuring Brian Bates, EAS Tire and Auto February 9, 2025 - 01:42:25 Show Summary: Service, leadership, and purpose sit at the center of Brian Bates’ journey. A military veteran and presi
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190 -Ask Me Anything: What Your P&L Is Really Telling You: Reading Your P&L Without the BS February 04, 2026 - 01:02:24 Show Summary: Cecil Bullard and Eric Joern break down why most shop P&Ls are confusing unreliable an
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189 - Standing at the Crossroads featuring Jason Brennan, Fine Tune Auto January 27, 2025 - 01:19:04 Show Summary: Curiosity turned into craftsmanship, and craftsmanship turned into leadership. Jason Brennan, owner of Fi
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188 - How Your Auto Repair Shop Can Use AI to Turbo Charge Your Business January 21, 2026 - 00:59:31 Show Summary: Brand strategist Ernie Harker shows auto repair shop owners how AI can quickly produce professional marke
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187 - Standing at the Crossroads featuring Eric Henley, H-Tek Auto January 17, 2025 - 01:40:22 Show Summary: Built on relationships, accountability, and a deep respect for people, Eric Henley, owner of H Tech Auto Care i
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