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ASE 2026 Updates
Matt Shepanek ASE’s VP or Credential Testing Programs will go over the ASE test workshop process and talk about some exciting new inititives in the works.Read More -
You Need a Tech Now: A 90-Day Hiring Plan for Independent Shops
Most shops don’t have a hiring process. They have a hiring reaction. A tech quits. The owner posts on Indeed. Applications trickle in — most unqualified. The few good ones get lost in the shuffle or g…Read More -
AI for Shop Owners: From Curiosity to Competitive Advantage
Short Description (For Registration) Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and independent repair shops are no exception. In this session, Rick White will demystify AI an…Read More -
Lead from Context, Not Control – How Burned-Out Owners Can Create a Championship Company
The independent automotive service industry doesn’t suffer from a lack of effort – it suffers from chronic leadership fatigue. Too many owners carry the weight of every problem, decision and outcome. …Read More -
Turn Reviews Into Raving Fans: Win the Google Game (Even with 1-Stars!)
If Google is the new word of mouth, your reviews are shouting your story to the world—good and bad. In this high-energy session, Jimmy Lea shows you how to turn casual reviewers into raving, referring…Read More -
The Community Blueprint
Your community is the key to your success, so treat them with all the love and care you give to their vehicles. This class is designed to ignite a spark, and light a path, to create memorable events t…Read More -
30 Seconds at a Time: How Small Steps Win in High-Pressure Environments
In an instant, everything can change. After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Jeff Luther faced a reality most people never prepare for. Fear was constant. The future felt uncertain. The comeback felt …Read More -
Leadership Under Fire: Building a Team That Stands the Test of Time
Regie hired and fired over 27 employees in one year, not because they were bad, but because he had to become a better leader. For service-based business owners, team issues can drain your energy and s…Read More -
The Owner Trap
Most Independent shop owners don’t struggle because of the economy, their technicians, or their market. They struggle because they knowingly built themselves into the center of everything. They “bottl…Read More -
Are You Ready to Step up Into Leadership?
Promoting a high-performing employee into a supervisory role is one of the most common — and costly — decisions organizations make. Too often, individuals are promoted based on technical skill rather …Read More