Best Autobody Podcasts (2026)

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Anticipation... expecting the best to come! 16:34

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23h ago16:34

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Send us a text Show Notes: If you’ve been paying attention to collision industry news lately, it can feel like every headline is yelling at you to brace for impact. 😬 ⚠️Insurance pressures ⚠️Technician shortages ⚠️Consolidation within our Industry ⚠️Constantly changing OEM requirements ⚠️Economic uncertainty humming in the background like a bad air…

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Quiet The Noise, and Reclaim Your Focus! -w/Zig Ziglar 17:41

15d ago17:41

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: If you’re a shop owner or leader trying to set real goals for 2026, you’ve probably noticed something. Every time you turn on the news, it feels like the sky is falling… Inflation… Layoffs… Global tensions… Doom & Gloom on repeat. That constant noise can wear you down fast and make big goals feel risky or eve…

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3 Steps To De-Stress the Holidays! 14:06

29d ago14:06

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Send us a text 🎧 Show Notes If we’re being honest, do the holidays have you feeling more scrambled than festive? Has Ho-Ho-Ho turned into NO-NO-NO? In this week’s episode, we revisit a fan-favorite message on why Christmas has quietly become one of the most stressful times of the year—and what you can do to stop the spiral. Between the shopping, th…

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Practicing Gratitude Daily -The Gift that Keeps on Giving! 19:33

1M ago19:33

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: 🤔 What if just two minutes every morning could make you feel calmer, happier, and more confident walking into the shop each day? 👉 In this week’s The Mind Wrench Podcast episode, we break down the simple habit of gratitude—what it actually is, why it works, and how it can help you lead your team with more pat…

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It's All In The Details! - w/Jeremy Harding 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: “Detailing, Nanotech & Profit: Turning Chemistry into Cash Flow” In this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast, we sit down with veteran detailer and collision pro Jeremy Harding, a guy who’s lived through every phase of paint and polish—from the old rotary buffer days to today’s high-tech ceramic coatings. If you’ve ev…

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Attitude is Everything-w/Keith Harrell 11:13

2M ago11:13

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Join me in this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast, as we tackle a truth that’s both simple and game-changing: your attitude sets the course of your life. Most people nod at that idea—but few actually practice it. Between daily fires, customer stress, and repair deadlines, it’s easy to let circumstances run the show.…

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Collision Rentals Done Right! 1:02:05

3M ago1:02:05

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What if the fastest way to win more keys is to hand clients your keys—on your terms? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Tierney of ShopLoaner.com to break down how collision and auto repair shops can take control of one of their biggest bottlenecks: rentals. From slow insurance claims to unavailable thir…

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Which Body Shops Survive After 2025? 18:20

3M ago18:20

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Send us a text This episode highlights an interview published by The Autobody Source in Summer of 2022. Enjoy the show! For generational body shop business owners who refuse to hire and train Millennials, it’s probably time to reconsider. It Matters because the old era of collision center management is over and the Millennial takeover has begun. Ac…

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Episode #209- Never Stop Learning -REBOOT #117 15:49

3M ago15:49

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Send us a text 🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Knowledge isn’t just power—it’s survival in today’s collision repair world. In this weeks’ episode, I share lessons from decades serving this industry, and my recent experience at the Tennessee Collision Repairers Association “Music City Conference”. The core message? Continuous education isn’t optional—it’s th…

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Episode #208 -Financial Fitness -w/Bill Park-Crunchit Financial 57:17

4M ago57:17

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Send us a text Podcast Show Notes: What happens when a collision repair veteran who started as a tech at 15, built a 4-location MSO with nearly 100 employees, and owned 13 shops with four successful exits, decides to fix the financial challenges body shop owners face? The result is transformational. In this weeks’ episode, Bill Park shares his rema…

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Episode #207 -Immersion: A Faster Way to Learn 15:47

4M ago15:47

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Ever catch yourself saying, “I’ll get to that when I have more time”—whether it’s learning EV repair, ADAS calibrations, or blueprinting for your shop? The problem is, “someday” rarely shows up, and while you’re waiting, competitors are already leveling up. That’s where immersion comes in—a game-changing way …

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What Makes an IWATA an IWATA? 6:22

5M ago6:22

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Send us a text The name IWATA is synonymous with world-class spray gun technology and is considered a holy grail product line, especially among air-brushing pros. But the company also provides precision tools for industrial and automotive refinish applications. We chatted with Dale Stitt, Vice President and General Manager of ANEST IWATA USA, to le…

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Episode #206 -Top of the Mountain and Still Climbing! -w/Jesse Parks 55:29

5M ago55:29

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What happens when a collision repair expert decides to completely rethink how body shops operate? This week, Jesse Parks, Managing Director of Freeman Collision, shares how his West Coast shop achieved both Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year awards by disrupting traditional business model…

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Sandblasting Isn't Solving All Your Rust Problems 3:57

5M ago3:57

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Send us a text Zero Rust Primer is a high-solids phenolic-modified alkyd coating that controls rust and corrosion by forming an impermeable barrier at the metal level on new and old steel, rusty surfaces and partially rusted and partially painted surfaces such as decorative metal fixtures, metal railings, barns and metal furniture. Zero Rust Busine…

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SEM Brings Performance Abrasives to the Game! 5:54

5M ago5:54

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Send us a text SEM Products brings Performance Abrasives to the game with it's all-new Precision Grit Technology! Designed for every stage of the automotive collision repair process, the product line prioritizes the needs of technicians and provides top-tier offerings to body shops for simpler repairs. We chatted with PPG Automotive Refinish Global…

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Episode #205- Growth: A Basic Human Need -feat./Tony Robbins 20:15

5M ago20:15

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What determines whether you're merely existing or truly living a fulfilled life? The answer lies in understanding if you're a "grower" or a "grinder" – a distinction that transcends job titles and applies to everyone touching your business ecosystem. 🔹Do you enjoy the hard work you do daily, but yet feel unfu…

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Episode #204- Sometimes you have to Burn the Boats! 14:08

6M ago14:08

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Ever stood at one of life’s crossroads, knowing a better path exists but struggling to leave the comfortable one behind? That's exactly the dilemma this episode tackles through the powerful metaphor of "burning the boats." 🔥⛵ The concept traces back to 1519 when Hernan Cortes ordered his men to destroy their …

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How Much Body Filler Hardener is Too Much? 2:30

6M ago2:30

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Send us a text Summertime heat is a body filler nightmare that raises a hot-button question: What’s the best hardener mixing ratio in a high-heat environment? What about year-round repairs? Evercoat’s resident expert Tim Mckinney has sound advice. Hey, Autobody Source fans! We're excited to bring you our Collision Quick-Fix episodes for a dose of c…

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Episode #203- Resiliency & The Power of Mental Rehearsal -w/Brian Tracy 9:35

6M ago9:35

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In this short, but valuable episode of Mind Wrench, we dive into the power of resilience as the key differentiator between success and struggle in both business and life. Resilience is the invisible backbone of achievement, enabling individuals to bounce back from adversity swiftly and maintain focus. Author & keynote …

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Ep.#202- Beyond the Repair: Turning Soft Skills into Your Shop's Ultimate Advantage- w/Sheryl Driggers 51:42

7M ago51:42

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Send us a text Episode Notes: The difference between a good collision repair shop and a truly exceptional one often boils down to one critical factor: how people feel when they interact with your business. Join us this week as Sheryl Driggers, former MSO owner and now lead CSR trainer for Mike Anderson's elite Spartan Groups, reveals the science an…

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Episode #201- Your #1 Investment! 15:15

7M ago15:15

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we break down the ultimate investment collision repair professionals often overlook — and it’s not in tools, equipment, or the stock market. We’re talking about personal development. Regardless of where you are in your business or life, investing in yourself pays out in ways no 401k ever will. Wit…

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Episode #200- Staying Hungry, Humble & Helpful! -w/Mike Anderson 52:15

8M ago52:15

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Host Rick Selover celebrates his 200th episode of The Mind Wrench by welcoming back industry titan Mike Anderson! They dive deep into the evolving collision repair landscape and the powerful forces driving positive change.🎉 🎉 Mike unveils his 2025 mantra: "Stay Humble, Stay Hungry" – a crucial balance for navigating cu…

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Marriage Counseling (Unsolicited): Things We’ve Learned the Hard Way 40:26

8M ago40:26

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Send us a text This week on Red and Green the Podcast, we’re handing out free marriage advice—because we’ve earned it the hard way. From thermostat wars to IKEA-induced meltdowns, we’ve survived enough “for better or worse” moments to know what not to say (hint: “calm down” is never calming). Tune in as we play “Petty or Practical,” confess the phr…

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Episode #199- "It's easy in America"- w/Jim Rohn 20:17

8M ago20:17

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Are you letting that thick cloud of uncertainty holding you back from making bold moves in your business? You're not alone. In this week’s episode, we tackle the hesitation many entrepreneurs & business owners are experiencing when it comes to starting new ventures, expanding locations, or investing in necessary equipm…

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Wedding Bells & Winding Roads: Our Wild Ride Through Arkansas 32:23

8M ago32:23

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Send us a text This week on Red and Green the Podcast, we’re recapping our road trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for our son’s wedding at the breathtaking Thorncrown Chapel. From the winding rollercoaster roads (seriously—Arkansas, are y’all okay?) to Jeff suddenly becoming a safe driver the minute Life360 started watching, we’re diving into all t…

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“Are We the Drama? Navigating Group Chats, Ghosting, and Grown Folks Friendship” 44:32

8M ago44:32

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Send us a text This week, Redd and Green tackle the chaos and comedy of adult friendships—especially in the age of group chats, read receipts, and mysterious ghostings. Why do friendships feel harder to manage as grown-ups? Is it boundaries… or just burnout? We’ll share personal stories about awkward group dynamics, unspoken fallouts, and how we’ve…

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Episode #198- Why Your Shop Needs SOP's - REBOOT #140 21:30

8M ago21:30

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Send us a text Show Notes: Does the way your CSRs answer the phone, communicate with & onboard your customers seem to be inconsistent? Are the visual cues in your production areas as clear & concise as what you would find in a hospital ER or industrial plant? Are your Google or CSI reviews suffering due to delayed deliveries, poor communications or…

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"Crochet, Cantore & Confrontation: A Real-Life Redd & Green Storm" 30:44

9M ago30:44

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Send us a text In this heartfelt and hilariously unfiltered episode of Redd & Green: The Podcast, Kristie and Jeff dive into everything from whisper fails and slamming doors to hurricanes, heartbreak, and handcarts. Kristie reflects on a challenging year of illness and healing, while Jeff shares the emotional weight of saying goodbye to his student…

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Unquit, Unfiltered, and Unapologetically Us 31:02

9M ago31:02

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Send us a text Kristie and Jeff are back—and married! In this long-overdue return, they dive into life as newlyweds, reflect on their DIY wedding, and share why they took a break from podcasting. From wedding drama to wild travel stories (including flying with crushed protein chips), autoimmune struggles, and Jeff’s reaction to Kristie’s crochet ob…

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Episode #197- Choose a Better Path: The Power of Collision Performance Groups 14:28

9M ago14:28

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Send us a text Episode Notes: 😬 If you missed the mid-90s collision repair landscape, most body shop owners fiercely guarded their "secret sauce," proudly declaring "I don't need anybody's help" while paint companies hosted product-focused events that many viewed as time away from fixing cars rather than investments in growth. Fortunately, those da…

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Episode #196- Leveraging the Slowdown: Turning Downtime into Opportunity 22:37

9M ago22:37

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Send us a text Episode Notes: The never-ending rollercoaster of collision repair business has taken another dip, and shops across the country are feeling the pinch. After years of unprecedented backlogs following COVID, the industry is experiencing a significant slowdown that's becoming the talk of every industry gathering. But rather than panickin…

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Episode #195- Industry Tradeshows... are you going? 15:06

10M ago15:06

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Send us a text Episode Notes: The Season of Transformation: Conference & Tradeshow Season Trade show and conference season is officially upon us in the collision repair industry, and it's the perfect time to make a commitment that could transform your business. 🚗💥 After spending decades with my head down working, I finally started attending industr…

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Episode #194- Setting your shops GPS for a smooth transition - w/Matt DiFrancesco -HighLift Financial 44:21

10M ago44:21

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Send us a text Show Notes: Is your collision shop financially prepared for the future? Feeling lost in the complexities of shop ownership? In this week's MindWrench Podcast we uncover essential financial strategies for collision shop owners as we tackle the intricacies of business transitions. In this episode, the industry’s only Certified Exit Pla…

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Episode #193- Feeding Your Mind- w/Zig Ziglar 19:19

11M ago19:19

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever notice what the primary "inputs" you allow into your mind on a daily basis (news, social media, conversations)?... How do these inputs make you feel, and how do they influence your thoughts and actions? This week’s episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast emphasizes the crucial role of mental inputs in shaping our minds…

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Episode #192- Planting seeds to grow Technicians- w/Jay Goninen- WrenchWay 1:03:24

11M ago1:03:24

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Send us a text Episode Notes: This week's MindWrench Podcast episode tackles the critical technician shortage in the automotive industry, suggesting that the solution lies not just in desperate recruitment, but in proactively supporting educational programs. Special guest Jay Goninen, president and co-founder of WrenchWay, and host of the Beyond th…

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Episode #191- "Keeping it Kleen"- Collision Vision interview w/Rick Selover 40:14

12M ago40:14

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever stop & wonder how much paint contamination is actually costing your shop? Would it surprise you if that dirt in your booth was costing you thousands? Discover the hidden costs of paint contamination and how to avoid it! Check out this Collision Vision Podcast, where Cole Strandberg interviewed me about my latest p…

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Episode #190- Quit "fix'n to get ready" and DECIDE! 11:49

1y ago11:49

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Are you starting off your 2025 with a plan for positive change, growth or new goals? Have you started implementing your New Year’s Eve resolutions yet? What’s holding you back from moving forward?... still “fix’n to get ready” from last year?? Every January we have a great opportunity to start off fresh with some chang…

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Episode #189- Winning takes Commitment - w/Tony Robbins 21:46

1y ago21:46

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Looking to win, but haven’t declared it yet? Are you 100% committed with no plan B? Do you believe in yourself enough to inspire others to believe in you? This week, we unlock the secrets to cultivating a winning mindset and transform your life, from business to personal growth. Discover how the seemingly daunting conc…

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Episode #188- Top 5 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude-REBOOT #150 18:58

1y ago18:58

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Looking for an easy way to increase your happiness by 10-20% or maybe just reduce your stress and anxiety? Maybe you’ve been struggling to see the positives in your everyday life... we've got just the thing for you… it’s called gratitude! Ever wondered what the benefits are of making gratitude a part of your daily rout…

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Episode #187- SEMA 2024 Wrap-up! 14:05

1y ago14:05

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Immerse yourself in the unparalleled world of automotive innovation and networking at SEMA 2024 through my latest edition of the MindWrench Podcast- SEMA Wrap Up! Strap in, as I navigate the automotive extravaganza that was SEMA 2024, the world's premier automotive trade event. From exploring the massive displays in th…

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Episode #186- Your job's not draining you... your phone is! - w/ Brendon Burchard 16:59

1y ago16:59

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Is your job leaving you burnt-out at the end of each day?... is it really because of the work? Is it possible we are getting less done at work during the day, but feeling more mentally drained than ever before? Speaking of drained, how’s your battery life on your cell phone?... charging it more often than you used to? …

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Episode #185 - Meeting consumer Needs: Explaining the Process-REBOOT #144 17:25

1y ago17:25

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever wondered why a visit to a collision repair shop can feel as confusing as a trip to the doctor? Are you ready to uncover the secret to exceptional customer service? Tune in this week, as I reshare an earlier episode, where we unravel the mystery behind customer service in the aftermath of an accident. I reveal how …

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Episode #184-Keeping it Kleen series: The Value of Preventative Maintenance 18:31

1+ y ago18:31

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever wondered why your paint work isn’t as flawless as it could be? Tired of having to rub every job due to a poorly maintained booth? Are you looking to gain consistency in producing cleaner paint jobs every time? Well, this episode was made just for you! Discover the secrets to a pristine finish as we uncover the cor…

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Episode #183 - "Keeping it Kleen" Series- True Costs of Contamination 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

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Send us a text Episode Notes: You know it’s costing your business, but do you realize exactly HOW MUCH it costs you in rework? What if you could save thousands of dollars each month with just a few simple changes in your paint shop? Our latest episode in the "Keeping It Klean" series, promises to reveal how you can drastically reduce the costly imp…

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Episode #182 - "Keeping it Kleen" Series: Root Sources of Contamination 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

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Send us a text Episode Notes: What if you could drastically reduce the need for costly rework in your paint shop? Ever wonder where all that dirt in your paint job comes from anyway? Join us as we kick off our new series, "Keeping it Klean", where we explore the troublesome sources of paint contamination and how to prevent them. With insights from …

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Episode #181 - Our Endless Journey in Education 17:55

1+ y ago17:55

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Have you ever felt like the universe is trying to tell you that you forgot something, or there is still more you need to do? Could our recurring dreams really be the subconscious mind, prompting us to pursue something further, like our education? This episode of the MindWrench Podcast shares my personal journey of unde…

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Episode #180 - Make the most of your Dash 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Are there things you really want to accomplish in your life that you continually postpone? Do you live life fully on your own terms, or conforming to what others would deem as “best” or “normal”? If you only had 24 more hours on this planet, would your “dash” represent the life you intended to live? In this enlightenin…

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Episode #179 - Don't let your Ego keep you on an Island -REBOOT#128 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Feel like you’re stranded on an island in your business or personal life? 🏝️ Break free from the isolation and tap into the power of collaboration. Discover how to let go of control and embrace the value of teamwork. Is your ego holding you back from growth? 🌱 Don't let pride prevent you from seeking advice and support…

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Becoming a Detailing Pro at RUPES USA BigFoot Academy 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

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Send us a text Since 2017, vehicle detailers have leveled up their professional skills with hands-on training sessions at the RUPES USA BigFoot Academy near Denver, Colorado, where trainees get hands-on guidance in every part of the RUPES System and maximum one-on-one coaching from the RUPES expert technical team. Chris Wright, National Accounts Ma…

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Episode #178 - 4 Key Investments in Your Business & Yourself! 17:31

1+ y ago17:31

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Have you ever considered that the best investment you can make is in yourself? Did you know the key investments you need to make in your business are well within your grasp? Would you like to learn how to use these keys to get past your “nut” and beyond the break-even point? This week on the MindWrench Podcast, I unpac…