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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!
institutesleadingedgepodcast hosts The Institute’s Leading Edge Podcast, a business show with 100 episodes published.
213 - The Wealthy Tech: Building Value, Skills, and a Stronger Future July 22, 2026 - 00:59:59 Show Summary: A technician’s greatest long term asset is the knowledge they build throughout their career. Intentional learni
212 - Think Like the Circuit: Mastering Electrical Diagnostics June 23, 2026 - 01:02:01 Show Summary: Electrical diagnostics become much easier when technicians understand the fundamentals instead of relying on guesswork
211 - It's Not Just Oil: Understanding Modern Lubricants & Service Recommendations July 8, 2026 - 01:00:14 Show Summary: Modern engine oil is far more than a viscosity rating. Jim Cokonis and Nick Pope explain why manufa
210 - Ask Cecil & Lucas The 5 C's of Effective Vehicle Diagnosis & Repair Documentation July 1, 2026 - 00:59:46 Show Summary: Strong repair order documentation protects the customer the technician and the shop while impr
209 - The Real Story of Growing an Independent Auto Repair Shop with Andy Severein June 24th, 2026 - 01:00:41 Show Summary: Andy Severein shares how Andrew's Auto grew from a single shop into a thriving multi shop operat
208 - A Technician Crisis or a Productivity Problem? Ask Me Anything with Cecil and David June 10, 2026 - 00:55:43 Show Summary: Cecil Bullard and David Roman discuss whether the industry's biggest challenge is finding t
207 - You Can't Wrench and Run the Business Forever: A Shop Owners Turning Point June 3rd, 2026 - 00:49:01 Show Summary: Nathan Geransky shares his journey from running an automotive shop on his acreage to moving into a
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
199 - 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
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
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
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
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
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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