Jimmy Purdy
Appears in 100 Episodes
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...
Mike Allen Gives Free Diag and Won't Apologize
In this episode of The Gearbox Podcast, Jimmy Purdy and Mike Allen talk about adaptability in today's industry. Mike shares why he offers free diag and gets into the c...
Coralee Zueff's Top Tips to Help Technicians Trust Service Advisors
Today, Jimmy Purdy and Coralee Zueff talk about shop management and how to find the ideal ratio of technicians to service advisors. Jimmy asks Coralee to share her exp...
You Got a Negative Review At Your Shop. Now What? Todd Westerlund Weighs In
Todd Westerlund is an industry vet. Over 15 years of technical experience and more than 18 years in the repair shop coaching. Todd is a believer in opening your shop s...
These Kids Blew My Mind! Teen Siblings Ava and Kingston Talk Transmissions
Jimmy talks with Kingston and Ava about their family-run transmission business at AAPEX 2024. Ava shares her journey in office management and how she's learned hands-o...
Pricing, Shop Expansion, and Customer Engagement in Auto Repair
Listen to Arun's podcast "We Are Driven"In this episode, Jimmy Purdy is joined by Arun Coumar, owner of Driven Auto Care and host of the "We Are Driven" podcast. Arun ...
How to Develop a Positive Business Culture and Mindset at Your Repair Shop
In this episode, Jimmy Purdy is joined by Jim Cokonis to discuss the significance of mindset and culture in business, especially within the realm of technician coachin...
Car Inspections and Customer Relations with Phil Leone
Phil Leone, a seasoned automotive business coach, joins Jimmy Purdy. Phil emphasizes the necessity of thorough car inspections to ensure efficiency and job satisfactio...
Handling Driven Individuals and Business Impatience with Cecil Bullard
Cecil Bullard is the CEO of The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. Cecil discusses the challenges of dealing with driven individuals in group settings and t...
Buckaroo Bob on Transformative Automotive Training and Sponsorships
Jimmy Purdy chats with Buckaroo Bob about organizing major training events in the automotive industry. Buckaroo Bob explains the strategies behind attracting participa...
Can You Achieve a People-First Mindset in Your Automotive Shop? With Joe Hyde
Jimmy Purdy is joined by Joe Hyde to discuss the importance of technicians recognizing their influence within the shop to improve workplace culture. Joe emphasizes the...
How Customer Feedback and Coaching Shape Automotive Business Success with Larry Anderson
Today, Jimmy chats with Larry Anderson. Larry shares his journey from hands-on technician to business manager, hammering the importance of surrounding yourself with th...
The Power of Mentorship and Coaching in Business with David Boyd and Parker Branch
In this episode, Jimmy chats with David Boyd and Parker Branch. Parker emphasizes the importance of aligning values when seeking advice or mentorship, ensuring that gu...