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
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
On Episode 87, Cecil and Kent are joined by two other father and child duos: Mike Pasman from Alberta Asian Motorworks and Jerry Pasman from Alberta European Motorworks, alongside Jim Paiva and Carly Paiva from Elite Auto Repair, Inc.
They discuss what it's like to work with family in the auto repair industry; the pros, the cons, and tips for making sure working together continues to strengthen their relationships.
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Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Episode 86 is The Institute's annual Holiday Update. Join Cecil and Kent as they talk about what happened in 2021 (the good, the bad, all of it) and what plans we have for 2022.
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Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
On Episode 85 of our Leading Edge Podcast, Cecil and Kent are joined by Bri Cole from Elite Auto Repair, Inc and Julia Matt of Victory Auto Service & Glass to discuss culture. They cover what makes a good culture vs a bad culture, how to foster a better culture for your shop, and - most importantly - how to maintain that culture of gratitude after the holidays.
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Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
For episode 84, Kent and Cecil are joined by Hunt Demarest of Paar, Melis & Associates and Keith Brown of Tire World Utah. They discuss how inflation is affecting the automotive repair industry, how shops are handling the changes, and what your business can expect.
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Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
For episode 83, Kent and Cecil are joined by Tom Lambert of Shadetree Automotive and A B Hadley, Inc., Seth Thorson of multiple Eurotech Auto Service locations, and Brian Bates of multiple Eagle Automotive Service locations. They discuss everything you need to know about MSOs, including how to recognize when you're ready to grow, what makes it easier to run multiple operations, and more.
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Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
For episode 82, Cecil interviews Richard Toral with Business Group Resources about R&D credits. Find out what your small business could be missing out on and let us know if you have questions.
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Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
For episode 81, Cecil talks about how payment methods are changing in ways that benefit both the customer and the shop. He's joined by Todd Westerlund of Facepay, Bill Adams of Adams Autoworx, and BJ Lee of Mission Auto Care. Tune in and get your questions about alternate payment methods answered now!
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Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Join us for episode 80, where Kent and Cecil talk with Jim Paiva of Elite Auto Repair RI and Bruce Howes of Atlantic Motorcar Center. They discuss why pay plans and systems are important, both to support your staff and to motivate them to do more.
The episode focuses on how to pick a pay plan and implement it, with great information from both the shop owners and our coaches. If you've ever wondered if you need to implement a different pay system in your business, this is the episode for you!
Check out more content from The Institute at wearetheinstitute.com
Or head to facebook.com/iforabe to watch the live recordings of each podcast episode.
Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Join us for episode 79, where Cecil sits down one-on-one with CPA Hunt Demarest from Paar Melis & Associates. Hunt and Cecil discuss preparing your taxes, what to expect with things like the PPP loan, and more. Listen here and let us know what other tax questions you have for Hunt.
Check out more content from The Institute at wearetheinstitute.com
Or head to facebook.com/iforabe to watch the live recordings of each podcast episode.
Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Join us for episode 78, where Kent and Cecil talk with John Wafler and Tony Zanders of RLO Training about the future of automotive groups.
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Or head to facebook.com/iforabe to watch the live recordings of each podcast episode.
Have something to say or want to see your automotive business featured on The Leading Edge? Email us at info@wearetheinstitute.com with your topic ideas and why you'd be a good fit for a panelist!