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Hosted by Paul Donahue · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Uplifting Automotive Entrepreneurs to Greater HeightsAt Top Shop Podcast, we’re here to support and uplift automotive entrepreneurs like you. We do this by bringing you engaging and informative content that can help you thrive in the automotive world.Our podcast features in-depth interviews with successful service shop owners who’ve survived and thrived for more than a decade in this highly competitive industry. These interviews are filled with insights, strategies, and real-world advice that you can apply directly to your business.But we don’t stop there. We also engage with key figures in the automotive industry, such as publication owners, trade show operators, and organizational leaders. By connecting you with these industry leaders, we aim to give you a holistic view of the automotive world and its opportunities.
Paul Donahue hosts TOP SHOP by Paul Donahue, a leisure show with 100 episodes published.
A lot of shops don’t fail because they can’t fix cars; they fail because the business side stays invisible for too long. Justin Calhoun breaks down the hard lessons from his first couple of years in ownership, including
If hiring and retention have been a challenge, you’ll want to hear how Ski Country Auto approaches it. Laura Lewark explains why culture comes first, how they “grow their own” technicians, and why closing the shop for te
If you’ve been thinking about specializing, this episode is worth a listen. Joe Goacher explains how Alliance Auto Care evolved into a boutique-style operation serving high-end European vehicles, including why niche mark
If you’ve been thinking about hiring, training, or getting your shop more dialed in operationally, this episode is for you. Mike Martin breaks down what changed most in the last decade: customers keeping cars longer, ins
If you’re looking for better ways to recruit techs, this episode is packed with practical ideas. Mark Lowe breaks down how Yecks Tire and Auto builds a technician pipeline through local schools, community college partner
If you want a real perspective on longevity, this conversation delivers. Dale Wiken breaks down the financial discipline that helped him survive lean years, why spending less than you make matters in both life and busine
Houston is one of the most competitive markets in the country, and Petros Skoumpourdis has kept West End Auto Works thriving for over 26 years by learning the business side early. In this episode, Petros shares how coach
If you’ve ever felt like the industry changed faster than your shop systems, this one will hit home. Kirt Knoedler talks about what it takes to keep a shop strong in a community of about 3,500 people, including treating
If you’ve been struggling to hire or keep technicians, you’ll relate to this conversation. Demeny Pollitt explains how Girlington Garage approaches retention through pay, full benefits, and a culture built on weekly one-
If you’ve been thinking about ownership or you’re trying to protect your shop culture while the industry shifts, you’ll relate to this conversation. Mat Ducat breaks down what’s changed most in the last few years, includ
If you’ve been feeling the pressure of faster-changing vehicles, rising costs, and customers who expect answers immediately, this episode will hit home. Andrew Knudsen of Coventry Motors talks about the major changes he’
If you’ve been curious about the mobile repair model, this conversation gives a real look behind the scenes. Andrew Guise breaks down how Willis Auto balances mobile convenience with full-service capability, including to
If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck doing everything, this episode will hit home. Bradford Jenner breaks down the shift from technician mindset to owner mindset, why follow-through and accountability matter to the team
Most shops run on chaos because the industry is built around waiting for the phone to ring. Jason Malo explains why that model is broken and how Advanced Automotive Performance is building a better system with planned ma
Turnover isn’t inevitable. Russell McCloud breaks down what’s worked at Accurate Automotive Attention: treat people well, show gratitude, pay techs like you want them to stay, and build a shop they’re proud to represent.
If you’re focused on long-term stability, this episode is worth your time. Tim Smith breaks down how Autosmith Automive Repair was built by doing things many shops skip: staying disciplined with spending, paying employee
If you’ve ever felt the pressure of wearing every hat, this conversation will hit home. Tanner Markham breaks down the real lessons from shop ownership: building culture through appreciation, feeding the team, creating t
If hiring has felt impossible, this conversation is a blueprint. Darren Thompson breaks down how J&T Auto Service shifted from “no applicants” to steady interest by building a shop techs are proud of, and backing it up w
If you’ve been fighting parts-price arguments and competing with the “cheap guy down the road,” this conversation will land. David Schaefer explains how Cold Front Diesel built a client-focused model by leading with valu
If you want better results, you need better standards. Erik Scheidt explains how Norwood Auto Service built a training culture that holds the whole team accountable, including weekly training time, a minimum training req
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