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Confessions of a Shop Owner

Mike Allen
Tekmetric
Auto Repair Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Automotive Industry
Elite Worldwide
Turnkey Marketing
Private Equity
Partnerships
Marketing
Tires
Automotive Repair Industry
Oktorocket
Coaching
ASTA Expo
Golden Hour Garage
ADAS
Shop Ownership
Revenue Per Employee
Masters Program
Acquisitions

Confessions of a Shop Owner is hosted by Mike Allen, a third-generation shop owner, perpetual pot-stirrer, and brutally honest opinion sharer. In this weekly podcast, Mike shares his missteps so you don’t have to repeat them. Along the way, he chats with other industry personalities who’ve messed up, too, pulling back the curtain on the realities of running an independent auto repair shop. But thi... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Mosely
Multi-location auto shop operator, Fort Worth area
Quick Car Lube and Tune / Craftman's Auto Care network (via discussions)
Episode: Ep 104 - Jordan Mosely | The Truth About Scaling an Auto Repair Business
Mr. Lofton
Industry advisor and guest on coaching call episode
Episode: Ep 103 - Coaching Call #18 | The BIGGEST Mistake Shop Owners Make
Chris Gayne
Diesel shop owner, military veteran, associated with Dale County Diesel
Dale County Diesel
Episode: Ep 102 - Chris Gayne | If There's a Problem in Your Shop, It's Probably You
Richard Tonetti
VP of Operations at Craftsman Auto Care
Craftsman Auto Care
Episode: Ep 101 - Matt Curry & Richard Tonetti | The Secret Behind an $40 Million Auto Repair Business
Andrew Fischer
Industry professional associated with Tekfix/World Pack/CarQuest ecosystem featured as a guest on the episode
Tekfix / World Pack (sponsorship and network affiliations)
Episode: Ep 100 - Andrew Fischer | Why Most Technicians Shouldn't Own a Shop
Adam Rath
Owner of a seven bay auto repair shop in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Adam's Automotive
Episode: Ep 99 - Adam Rath | What Works in One Shop Could Kill Another
Tonnika Haynes
Guest discussed in episode description and namesake
Industry figure discussed in episode
Episode: Ep 98 - Jeff Compton & Tonnika Haynes | Are Viral Reels Ruining the Auto Repair Industry?
Adam Coffey
Author and industry expert on private equity in auto shops
Private equity education for shop owners
Episode: Ep 97 - Tektonic 2026 Coaches Panel | Flat Rate, Technician Shortage, Performance Based Pay
Carrie Lynn
Turnkey Marketing representative promoting marketing solutions
Turnkey Marketing
Episode: Ep 97 - Tektonic 2026 Coaches Panel | Flat Rate, Technician Shortage, Performance Based Pay

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Mike Allen
Host of Confessions of a Shop Owner

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Always enjoyable to listen to.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Guest lineups blend operators with tech and coaching experts, which enhances credibility.
Promotional segments are helpful but integrated in a way that feels practical.
Listeners appreciate the blunt, practical take on running shops.

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Ep 45 - Greg Buckley is a Songwriter Now
Q: What are the licensing challenges you face when using music on a podcast or live show?
They discuss the necessity of securing licenses, the differences between built-in license formats and platform-required licensing, and the need to edit music for podcasts to avoid rights issues while still delivering engaging content.
Ep 45 - Greg Buckley is a Songwriter Now
Q: How does AI factor into your music creation for the podcast and branding?
He explains using AI to draft multiple genre tracks from a concise prompt, and how structuring lyrics and song sections helps AI generate usable content, noting it as a long-term marketing tool rather than a one-off gimmick.
Ep 45 - Greg Buckley is a Songwriter Now
Q: So, Greg, what sparked your move into Shop Soup and Soup Radio, and how are you structuring it financially?
Greg describes building a scalable media setup, securing sponsorships, and leveraging in-house marketing partners to fund a hospitality suite at events, while keeping a focus on automotive content and music that resonates with shop life.
Ep 54 - Josh Coomes and Josh Rainwater | Growing a Repair Shop Is a Slow Process
Q: What's the biggest hurdle when growing a shop?
Balancing growth with systemization; you need to establish repeatable processes before adding more technicians or chasing higher margins, otherwise chaos undermines progress.
Ep 54 - Josh Coomes and Josh Rainwater | Growing a Repair Shop Is a Slow Process
Q: How did having an advisor change your operations?
An advisor helped us implement structured processes, from workflow and key tagging to write-ups and customer communications, which created clarity and accountability and allowed us to scale with fewer hiccups.

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The show centers on candid conversations with independent auto shop owners, industry leaders, and technology partners about running and growing repair businesses. Episodes frequently cover people-centric topics like culture, leadership, and onboarding, alongside practical operations: data-driven analytics, AI-enabled tooling, operating systems, marketing partnerships, and how to scale without sacrificing service quality. A notable pattern is the emphasis on real-world implementations—from scorecards and prebuilt tickets to partnerships and coaching networks—often with sponsor integrations and industry events as backdrop. This mix likely appeals to shop owners, front-office managers, and operators who want actionable tactics, a blunt but con... more

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Recent guests on Confessions of a Shop Owner include:

1. Jordan Mosely
2. Mr. Lofton
3. Chris Gayne
4. Richard Tonetti
5. Andrew Fischer
6. Adam Rath
7. Tonnika Haynes
8. Adam Coffey

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