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Felipe on Rilla: Turning Conversations Into CRM Gold
In this episode, Felipe shares how his AI-powered tool seamlessly integrates with CRMs to capture, analyze, and leverage real customer conversations. From recording i...
Faith, Grit & Five Bays: How JJ Scaled a Small Shop into a Powerhouse
What happens when a former Wall Street financier-turned-school teacher opens a five-bay auto shop in a small Maryland town? You get JJ — a powerhouse of faith, grit, a...
From Wrenches to Algorithms: How AI is Redefining Auto Repair
In this episode of The Gearbox Podcast, Jimmy Purdy sits down with Josh Overlander, Director of Business Development at Detect Auto, to explore how data and AI are re...
Talent on Tap: Brian Rhodes’ Blueprint for Recruiting Rockstar Techs & Advisors
In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Brian Rhodes, founder of Auto Shop Recruiting and a 20-year veteran of talent acquisition, to crack the code on hiring techs and...
Bootstrapped & Booming: Elijah’s Journey From Pole-Barn Startup to High-Growth Auto Shop
Whether you’re a one-man shop dreaming bigger, or a multi-bay owner stuck in neutral, Elijah’s hard-won lessons on pricing, scheduling, and customer trust will help yo...
The cost of knowing where to hit it- with Oscar Gomez
In this episode, Jimmy Purdy from Shift’n Gears Auto Repair sits down with Oscar Gomez, founder of Master Automotive Training, for a no-filter conversation about diag...
"Burn It Down or Build It Back” – with Lola Schmidt
In this brutally honest episode, Jimmy Purdy and Lola pull no punches as they unpack the real chaos behind the scenes in auto repair — and spoiler alert: it's not th...
Live & unedited- Gear head Radio!
Back by popular demand, Another live version of our local call in radio show.
Cutting Ties, Finding Peace: Nate Winston’s Journey to Independent Success
Nate Winston returns to the podcast one year after a dramatic business split — and he’s not the same guy. In this raw and reflective conversation, Nate opens up about ...
From the Bays to the Big Picture with Josh Rainwater
In this episode, Jimmy sits down with shop owner Josh Rainwater, who’s in the thick of a serious growth phase — and not holding back. Josh talks about what it means t...
*Special Edition!* Join Leigh-Ann and Jimmy Purdy live on Gear head radio!
A local, live call in radio show, featuring Leigh-Ann Purdy of Shift'n gears auto repair.
Why Private Equity is Betting Big on Auto Repair – with Jim Parker
Private equity firms are flocking to the auto repair industry like never before—but why? In this episode, Jimmy Purdy sits down with industry expert Jim Parker to bre...
Breaking Point: When Too Many Cars Becomes a Problem! with Josh Coomes
We sit down with Josh Coomes, who is in his second year of running his auto repair shop. We dive deep into the challenges of managing car count, marketing strategies, ...
*Special Edition* Live & Unfiltered with Gear Head Radio!
Gear up for a special edition of The Gear Box Podcast! 🎙️🔧This time, I’m bringing you along for a Saturday morning like no other—live from the airwaves of Gear Head Ra...
Revolutionizing Repair Estimates with Brandon Jones of Hub Shop Solutions
In this episode of The Gearbox Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Jones, a former shop owner, coach, and leadership mentor, who is on a mission to change the way repair...
Shifting Profit: Jaron Kleber on Stopping Free Work & Raising Labor Rates
Are you giving away free work without even realizing it? Struggling to raise your labor rate without losing customers? In this episode of The Gear Box Podcast, we sit...
David Toole Shares Tips for Managing Multiple Auto Repair Shops
Today, Jimmy Purdy and David Toole talk about the pros and cons of owning multiple repair shops. David emphasizes creating a strong shop culture, particularly when exp...
Organic Growth vs Paid Ads in Repair Shop Marketing | Christian Mosley
Christian Mosley joins Jimmy Purdy to talk about automotive repair shop marketing. Christian talks about the pros and cons of social media how many shops have found wi...