The Institute’s Leading Edge Podcast
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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Episodes
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
In episode 71, Kent and Cecil are joined by Tony Zanders from RLO Training and Heritage Auto Repair, Keith Brown from Tire World, and Fernando and Jonathan Osorio from Milestone Motors. They discuss labor rates: setting them, raising them, and much more.
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Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
For episode 70, we're excited to introduce the two shops that have been chosen for our Project Jump-Start program: Brian Eilers from European Motorsport of Idaho, INC. and Ed Quirindongo from Copa Mechanic!
They'll receive six months of consulting and training while we document their journeys to share a behind-the-scenes look at working with The Institute and our programs. We'll be sharing the series on YouTube beginning in September, but here's your chance to meet the owners and see what they're looking forward to the most.
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In Episode 68, Kent and Cecil are talking about the importance of educating your shop and the recent SMART Groups conference held at The Institute. They're joined by Parker Davis from Broad Stroke, Jesse Myers from Affordable Toyota Lexus Repair ATLR, and Tim Chakarian from Bimmer PhD Motorsports.
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
In a special episode, Cecil is joined by Dan Gilley, new partner of The Institute as owner of RLO Training. Stick around to hear them discuss the reason behind the collaboration and what it takes to be a successful automotive business in today's world.
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Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
In episode 66, Kent talks with Jared from Mission Auto Care and Rich from Pop's Truck and RV Center, LLC. They discuss what accountability means to them, the things they do in their shop to create it, and tips for other shops looking to do the same. Tune in if you've ever been curious about being more accountable - both in your business and your personal life.
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Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
For episode 65, Kent and Cecil are joined by Ed of Copa Mechanic and Jonathan of Euro Cars Southend. The shop owners discuss what they're planning for the future of auto repair, with a look back at what changes have come from COVID, what changes are staying, and what the rest of this year is going to look like.
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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
For episode 64, Kent and Cecil are joined by Mike Pasman of Alberta Asian Motorworks and Jerry Pasman of Alberta European Asian Motorworks. Their conversation focuses on the challenges and rewards of working with your family, specifically fathers and sons in automotive business. Listen now to learn about their experience and get advice if you're working with a parent or child, or planning to.
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Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
A large part of running an automotive shop is sales and focuses on having the right service advisor. Join Cecil as he talks with shop owner BJ Lee and advisor trainer Scott Caster about sales skills, top objections, and how to find the value to share with potential clients.
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Cecil and Kent talk through what a year 2020 has been for The Institute and some of the things we have planned for 2021. Don't miss this holiday update and expect to see our podcast back on January 13th!
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Employee appreciation shouldn't just happen one month or week out of the year. So how do shop owners across the country show their employees that they're thankful for them? Join Cecil as he talks with shop owners Jim Paiva, Tatsu Tsuchida, and Rich DeFrancisco about how they manage their team, show their appreciation, and lead their shops to meet their goals.
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