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Shop Fix Academy Podcast

Shop Fix Academy
Automotive Industry
Shop Fix Academy
Automotive Repair
Leadership
Auto Repair
Personal Growth
Entrepreneurship
Customer Service
Family Business
Marketing Strategies
Mentorship
True Torque Diesel
Business Management
Motivation
Coaching
Shop Fix
Shopfix Academy
Customer Trust
Auto Repair Industry
Employee Engagement

If your shop can’t run without you, something is broken. Shop Fix Academy Podcast is built on one belief: fix the owner, fix the shop. Hosted by Berg and Guy, each episode features real conversations with shop owners, advisors, technicians, and industry experts sharing what’s actually working: increasing car count and ARO, building dependable teams, creating systems that scale, and shifting from o... more

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Latest Episodes

A shop can stay busy yet still lose money when the owner doesn't know which numbers to track, which systems are broken, or what needs to change first. In this episode, Guy Roberts and Michael “The Berg” Rosenberger sit down with Matt Carlson, a forme... more

Almost every shop owner can relate to being so stuck working as a technician in their shop that they never have a chance to grow the business itself. Shop Fix Academy Coach Kyle Meadows was in the same boat: sleeping at the shop so he could work 24/7... more

Most struggling shop owners are not short on effort. They are repeating activity without the disciplined execution, self-leadership, and culture needed to move the business forward. In this episode of the Shop Fix Academy Podcast, Guy Roberts and Mic... more

“Don’t work with family” is Willie Robertson’s humorous warning, but Duck Commander grew because the Robertsons learned when to lead, when to let go, and where each person fit. In this episode, Guy Roberts and Michael “The Berg” Rosenberger sit down ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Carlson
Shop Fix Academy guest; former nonprofit tech founder and shop operator
Shop Fix Academy / Nonprofit initiative
Episode: How A Software Engineer Built A $1.5M/Month Multi-Shop Operation | EP18 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Kyle Meadows
Shop owner who scaled two stores from $15k to nearly $600k per month
Independent shop owner
Episode: How To Build Systems So Good Your Auto Shop Runs Itself | EP19 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Eric Thomas
Motivational speaker and guest
Eric Thomas & Associates
Episode: Eric Thomas: Give Up Your Dreams OR Give Up Your Life! | EP17 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Willie Robertson
Duck Commander / Duck Dynasty figure and family business guest
Duck Commander / Duck Dynasty
Episode: Willie Robertson: Is Your Business Worth Keeping? | EP16 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Jon Taffer
TV personality and author, known for Bar Rescue
Bar Rescue
Episode: Jon Taffer: How To Rescue Your Auto Shop And Who To Blame! | EP15 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Wayne Watson
Owner/manager discussing growth after coaching and board implementation
Woodbury Auto Shop, Woodbury, Minnesota
Episode: I Spent 10 Years Stuck at $1.7M, Now I'm About To Hit $5M (How I Did It) | EP12 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Adam Preusser
Personal mentor and friend of the hosts; automotive shop owner
Shop Fix community / automotive industry
Episode: From Harsh Truths In Mentorship To Reaching A $14M Operation | EP11 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Ryan Hillenbrand
Shop Fix coach and lead coach; former shop owner who turned debt around
Shop Fix
Episode: My Shop Was $1M In Debt: How I Got Out Of It | EP9 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Ted Becker
Owner/manager of a shop featured on the episode
Shop (Springfield, Oregon)
Episode: Hiring Expert: How To Attract A-Level Repair Shop Staff | EP8 | The Shop Fix Academy Podcast

Hosts

Guy Roberts
Host of Shop Fix Academy Podcast; co-host with Michael Rosenberger; long-running presence in the show, often driving leadership and systems discussions.
Michael Rosenberger
Co-host known as The Berg; frequent co-host focusing on coaching, scaling, and leadership conversations.
Berg
Co-host who drives conversation and guest interactions; a consistent presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Helpful and Inspiring!!

    A fantastic resource for auto repair shop owners! I learn something every time about the auto industry, and how it affects me and my shop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigJ.22
    United States3 years ago
  • Thomas Hayes is a leader in the automotive aftermarket and has made a career helping shops grow. He is one of the most caring and generous people I know and it comes through on his incredibly helpful podcast for shops. Check out his show and I am sure you will be "binge listening" before you know it.

    Podchaser
    5
    Ryan Burton
    4 years ago
  • A must listen for every shop owner!

    This podcast ihas some of the most relatable content out there. This is one of the few places to hear wins and struggles from current owners. Proof that today's shop owners are not alone in the daily battles they face.

    Audible
    5
    wade
    United States4 years ago
  • Definately recommend to all businesses specially automotive repair shops. Dive in, pay attention, and you will be amazed of all the success stories that you will listen too. There is no reason why anyone can’t succeed.

    Amazing Host Thomas Hays, Thank you for all you do.

    Podchaser
    5
    trustlaneautomotive
    4 years ago
  • Amazingly Helpful Podcast

    This podcast has been so helpful at motivating and helping me to see different points of view. Even on the stressful days it helps bring me back to my WHY and gives me some golden nuggets of info along the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DTRMND18
    United States4 years ago

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The show is motivating and offers fresh perspectives even on stressful days.
Coaching and community around Shop Fix themes are frequently highlighted as transformative.
Listeners value practical, battle-tested advice and real-world stories from shop owners.
Guests are relatable and provide actionable takeaways that listeners can implement quickly.
Episodes are content-rich with leadership, systems, and growth insights, though some listeners wish for longer episodes.

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How To Build Systems So Good Your Auto Shop Runs Itself | EP19 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Q: What advice would you give to a newer shop owner stepping into leadership while implementing a system?
Start with why the system matters, tailor it to your people, and expect resistance; provide clear context and show how it benefits their role, then practice and simplify until the process becomes second nature.
How To Build Systems So Good Your Auto Shop Runs Itself | EP19 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Q: When you started doing the new system, was it a steady shift or did you have to restart and restart until it stuck?
It wasn't perfect; we had to restart and push through resistance, but with consistent nudging and real-world context to show how the system makes life easier, it eventually stuck and became the backbone of daily operations.
Hiring Expert: How To Attract A-Level Repair Shop Staff | EP8 | The Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Q: How are you attracting all these A-level players?
By maintaining a full parking lot and strong online reputation, demonstrating confidence in interviews, and selling a compelling vision and training opportunities that appeal to high-caliber technicians and advisors.
How an Ex-Firefighter Built a $9M Auto Repair Empire | EP5 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Q: What does a successful transition to multi-store ownership look like, and how did you navigate bringing your team along?
He describes leveraging a community (Shop Fix) to gain confidence, training on leadership, and a deliberate reset with the team to align around new goals. By communicating openly, apologizing for past missteps, and presenting a clear future, he earned buy-in and built a scalable ladder for employees across multiple locations.
Family Fallout to Fantastic Success - Paul LeBlanc's Turnaround Story
Q: What are you doing differently to not repeat those mistakes?
Time, I definitely coach both my boys' baseball teams and am super intentional with the time that I spend with them.

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This program centers on practical, real-world strategies for running and scaling automotive repair shops. Across episodes, hosts and guests share actionable methods to increase car counts and average revenue, build dependable teams, implement scalable systems, and shift from hands-on operator to strategic leader. Notable strengths include frank discussions about leadership, mentorship, and culture, plus concrete frameworks like daily huddles, production boards, and pay structures that owners can adapt to their own shops. The show often features hands-on practitioners and coaches who narrate turnarounds and growth journeys, which makes it especially helpful for shop owners seeking repeatable playbooks and accountability without fluff.

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1. Confessions of a Shop Owner
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Recent guests on Shop Fix Academy Podcast include:

1. Matt Carlson
2. Kyle Meadows
3. Eric Thomas
4. Willie Robertson
5. Jon Taffer
6. Wayne Watson
7. Adam Preusser
8. Ryan Hillenbrand

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