Auto Shop Ministries Episode 1: Launching Faith-Driven Leadership in the Shop

Key-to-Key-to-Callbacks: How Gary Walker Turned Callbacks into $1.7M - Bonus Zoom Episode 9

Glenn Piccolo sits down with Gary Walker, the "BDC man," to reveal how a perfected callback system and invoice reviews drive consistent appointments, higher tickets, and customer retention for service shops. They discuss building a dedicated call center, using AI to improve accuracy and pre-booking, and real results—over 325,000 calls and $1.7M influenced revenue—showing how shops can control their business and scale profitably.   AutoshopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com

Auto Shop Ministries Episode 1: Launching Faith-Driven Leadership in the Shop

Episode one of Auto Shop Ministries introduces Devante Tidwell as chaplain and outlines a weekly, faith-based series for shop leaders.  This episode focuses on how trust scales: being faithful in small tasks signals readiness for bigger responsibilities, the importance of strong processes alongside competence, and practical tools like journaling and consistent evaluation to make better hiring and promotion decisions. AutoshopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com

Bonus Crossover Episode: Todd Hayes on the Howie Carr Show

In a special crossover episode, our very own Todd Hayes guest stars on the Howie Carr show, and explains how Auto Shop Answers teaches auto shops and service businesses "auto hospitality"—turning technicians into profitable business owners through customer service, operations, recruiting, and technology. The episode covers real results from attendees, how private equity partnerships can de-risk owners’ portfolios, and Houston Boston Partnership strategies to acquiring and scaling shops. To join, visit AutoShopAnswers.com.   https://auto-shop-media.com/

Profit Panel pt.2 : Unlocking Massive Net with P&L Secrets - Bonus Zoom Episode 8

Glenn Piccolo hosts Profit Panel part 2 with Charlie Zlatkos, J.J. Mont and Lynn Massengill to unpack how shops drive real profitability through P&L literacy, gross profit improvement, and operational discipline. The episode covers practical steps: raising gross margins, fast and accurate P&Ls, the crucial Accounting First and Fraud Prevention class, hiring and retaining A‑players, the cost of cash deals, and leading from the trenches. Actionable takeaways focus on measuring every dollar, creating auditable books, incentivizing team ownership, and building a durable, sellable business. AutoshopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com

Profit Panel: How 3 Shops Put $750K+ to the Bottom Line in One Month - Bonus Zoom Episode 7

Glenn Piccolo hosts the Profit Panel: Charlie Zlatkos, J.J. Mont and Lynn Massengill to reveal how auto hospitality, mindset shifts, pricing strategy, parts purchasing and execution drove dramatic profit gains across varied markets—from rural Tennessee to rust-heavy Boston. The episode shares real results, practical tactics (rack attack, key-to-key, follow-ups, part-shopping) and leadership lessons you can apply to increase net profit and transform your shop.   autoshopanswers.com auto-shop-media.com