Jimmy Purdy
Appears in 92 Episodes
From Farm Equipment to Big Rigs: A Diesel Mechanic's Story With Cody Wykoff
In this episode of the Gearbox podcast, Jimmy sits down with diesel mechanic Cody Wyckoff. They delve into his career specializing in farm equipment. Cody shares his e...
Tales from the Shop Floor with Lalo Castro of Paso Robles Auto Repair
In this episode of the Gearbox Podcast, Lalo Castro discusses a recent issue he encountered with a Ford F-150. After trying various repairs, including replacing the co...
Behind the Scenes at a Dealership: Exploring the Changing Landscape of Automotive Repair
In this episode, Jimmy is joined by Eric Faley, a 40-year automotive industry veteran. They discuss the changing landscape and how it's the same or different from prev...
Owning More Than One Business With Serial Entrepreneur Jed McClure
In this episode, Jimmy Purdy speaks with Jed McClure, serial entrepreneur and former wine tour driver. They reminisce about their time working together and discuss the...
The Challenges of Hiring in the Automotive Industry with Lalo Castro
In this episode of the Gearbox podcast, Jimmy is joined by Lalo Castro to discuss the challenge of finding good help when you're busy. Lalo shares his experience of ha...
Travis Smith of Custom Works in Paso Robles California
Jimmy sits down with Travis Smith of Custom Works in Paso Robles, California.Topics Discussed:Introductions. (0:00)It’s like watching paint dry. (3:50)Do it for one re...
The Nuances of Running a Business with Lalo Castro of Paso Robles Auto Repair
Lalo Castro and Jimmy discuss their experiences running a business and even firing customers. They reflect on the difficulties of starting out and attracting clients a...
Navigating Gender Challenges in a Male-Dominated Field with Leigh-Ann Tower
In this episode, Jimmy Purdy sits down with the Service Manager of Shift'n Gears Transmission & Auto Repair, Leigh-Ann Tower. Their conversation dives into the service...
Service Advisor and Co-Founder of National Motor Fest - Tyler Henry
Jimmy sits down with Tyler Henry, a service advisor with BMW and the co-founder of the National Motor Fest, an event that features all kinds of vehicles, from classic ...
Options For Getting Started in the Automotive Industry With Michael Wright of First Call
In this episode, Michael Wright shares his experience in the automotive industry and how he started as a driver to reach where he is today. He shares how he's able to ...
Kyle Hogue: From Lowrider Scene to Fabrication Shop Owner
Kyle Hogue shares his experience growing up in the lowrider scene, eventually transitioning from UTI to running his own fabrication shop. He reveals the obstacles of r...
Was There A Smooth Transition To Shop Ownership? With Lalo Castro of Paso Robles Auto Repair
In this episode, Jimmy Purdyt is joined by Lalo Castro of Paso Robles Auto Repair. They reflect on whether they would become business owners again and share their uniq...