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Shop Fix Academy Podcast

Shop Fix Academy
Automotive Industry
Automotive Repair
Auto Repair
Shop Fix Academy
Leadership
Personal Growth
Entrepreneurship
Customer Service
Marketing Strategies
True Torque Diesel
Family Business
Mentorship
Business Management
Shop Fix
Shopfix Academy
Customer Trust
Motivation
Auto Repair Industry
Employee Engagement
Covid-19

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

People don't usually go from working as a firefighter to accidentally starting a series of auto shops generating over $9 million, but that's exactly what happened to Coach Brandon Peavy. When Brandon saw a vacuum in his hometown to start an emergency... more

With a full lot, $3 Million in revenue and a huge local following, Coach Thomas Andrews and his business partner Mike should have been at the height of their lives, but instead they were drowning in overhead and nonexistent profit margins. In this ep... more

$240,000 should be the baseline for a service advisor, but instead it seems like a dream to many shop owners. In this episode Berg and Guy investigate the phone calls that drive your business and how to change your front counter to actually bring in ... more

Down to $1,100 in savings Coach Stan Andrewski and his wife made an all or nothing decision to buy a plane ticket and save his business. In this episode Stan explains how he went from bartering his tool truck for a failing auto shop, spending seven y... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Andrews
Guest, joined the episode to share transformation story
Shop Fix Academy client
Episode: He Made $3.1 Million and ZERO Profit (And How He Fixed It) | EP4 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Stan Andrewski
Coaching staff member and guest sharing his breakthrough story
Shop Fix Academy
Episode: I Traded A Truck To Build A $5M Shop | EP2 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Jay Huh
Guest from North Carolina invited onto the show
North Carolina shop owner/coach guest
Episode: I Netted $100K In A Month AFTER I Got Stolen From | EP1 | Shop Fix Academy Podcast
Chuck Swain
Guest mentioned/featured in best-of clips
Episode: Remembering Aaron - The Best Moments of Success Leaves Clues
Brandon Peavy
Guest discussed as a key knowledge seeker and catalyst in the community
Episode: Remembering Aaron - The Best Moments of Success Leaves Clues
John Pearson
Owner/operator with multiple shops; former military technician turned entrepreneur
Shop Fix community member
Episode: From Alaska to Arizona - John Pearson Finds a Way
Doug Rogers
Shop owner with extensive experience in the automotive industry, formerly a dealer technician
Raleigh, North Carolina
Episode: Retiring and Coming Back Again - A Fantastic Time with Doug Rogers
JR Luna
Automotive repair shop owner and mentor in business growth
Episode: Location Lessons and the Best Million Dollar Mistake with JR Luna
Paul LeBlanc
An automotive entrepreneur who turned around his struggling family auto repair business
Episode: Family Fallout to Fantastic Success - Paul LeBlanc's Turnaround Story

Hosts

Aaron
Co-host and speaker with recurring appearances across episodes.
Jay
Host and primary on-air presence, frequently guiding discussions with shop owners and experts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 80 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
    3 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
  • Very motivational

    Great podcast. Straight to the point. Wish the episodes were longer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J5erra
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners value pragmatic, real-world shop leadership advice.
Guests' stories focus on resilience, coaching, and practical growth strategies.
The hosting duo delivers actionable insights with a strong emphasis on culture and leadership.

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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.
Family Fallout to Fantastic Success - Paul LeBlanc's Turnaround Story
Q: So Paul, where should we start, man?
At the beginning.
Million-Month Garage Story with Luke Walker
Q: Tell us about your why.
My drive is to make an impact and help others level up and reach greater positions of influence and income through the company.
From Fighter Jets to Auto Shops: Jason's leap into Auto Repair
Q: How has your revenue changed since you started?
In my first year of business, we did about $375,000, and now we are tracking towards $3.2 million this year, showing significant growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shop Fix Academy Podcast

What is Shop Fix Academy Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, real-world guidance for running an automotive repair business, with frequent focus on leadership, systems, and growing car count and average repair order. Episodes feature shop owners and industry mentors sharing how coaching, disciplined management, and culture shifts translate into measurable growth, often through personal development, strategic marketing, and community building. A standout pattern is the emphasis on turning operators into leaders, leveraging coaching programs, and building teams that scale beyond the owner's direct involvement. The format and guest roster likely attract listeners who crave actionable strategies, resilience stories, and tangible revenue improvements, especially in family bus... more

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1. Thomas Andrews
2. Stan Andrewski
3. Jay Huh
4. Chuck Swain
5. Brandon Peavy
6. John Pearson
7. Doug Rogers
8. JR Luna

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