The Institute’s Leading Edge Podcast

74 - Small Business in America

Join Cecil and Kent in Episode 74 as they talk with Fernando from Milestone Motors and Zane from Legend Motor Works about the disadvantages and advantages of owning a small business in America.
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73 - Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs)

In Episode 73, Kent and Cecil are talking with Tom Lambert from Shadetree Automotive and A B Hadley, Inc., BJ Lee from Mission Auto Care, and Kevin Eckler, Lisa Eckler, and Glenn Martinez from Foreign Car Specialists. Learn how they use Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs), the benefits, and more. 
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72 - Shop Story with Keith Brown of Tire World

Episode 72 features Keith Brown of Tire World as he shares his shop story with Kent and Cecil, all while diving into some important industry topics.
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71 - Looking at Labor Rates

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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70 - Project Jump-Start Debut

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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68 - Educating Your Shop

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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67 - Dan & Cecil Talk New Partnership & Successful Shops

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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66 - Creating Accountability

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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65 - Future of Auto Repair

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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64- Fathers and Sons in Business

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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