My Father's Shop

Talking AGM 2 Technology with Alan Kohler from Odyssey Batteries.

In this episode Alan Kohler from Odyssey Batteries joins Jeff. Alan talks about the new AGM 2 technology and charging considerations across vehicle battery chemistries. Wow, that's a mouthful. Do you know there are now at least 5 different types of automotive batteries ? Technology has changed in batteries and charging systems. What's the difference in AGM and AGM 2? Listen in as Jeff and Alan help you discover the answer. Shops have to keep up with the proper ways to test and service these different systems. You the consumer should also understand which one is in your different vehicles. It's not your grandpas battery anymore, make sure you are using a shop that is up to date too.

Amazing Women in Automotive ,honoring Maylan Newton.

Join in as Melissa "Birdie" Patterson and Maryann Croce share future events for Amazing Women in Automotive. They talk about continuing the Legacy of Maylan Newton. Birdie is continuing the teachings of Maylan at different events. Maryann and Birdie will both be among the instructors teaching at ATRA later this year. ATRA - Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association Hdqrs have moved to San Antonio and will be the site of this years event. The Amazing WIA also have a ladies retreat this year in Utah. For more information on upcoming events or to join in on weekly roundtables visit their website AmazingWIA.com

Amazing Women in Automotive scholarship winner.

Join us as Tiffany Scherado introduces the 2024 scholarship winner. Cindy Pike shares her experience at 2024 ASTA. As a 4 year shop owner taking over from her dad , Cindy wanted to attend some automotive training and networking. The Amazing women in automotive is a great place to start for any woman in automotive .

Wrenches for Warriors with Kory Woodside

Join in as Kory Woodside shares about Wrenches for Warriors. This non profit helps Veteran s work on vehicles and fix or donate vehicles to veterans in need. This nonprofit is located near Beaumont Texas.

Meet Pepe and Teresa Torres from AusTex Transmissions. Listen in to learn about hiring , mentorship and management ideas.

Meet Pepe and Teresa Torres. I was so impressed with their methods of hiring, mentorship and management. They have ways of hiring from outside the industry that really work. Pepe and Teresa are a team that have developed a way to mentor and train . They hire and develop the workers to fill the needs of the shop. As each worker develops they are given new opportunities . Are you ready for this???? The team at Austin consists of more female than male workers. Teresa shares thoughts on charging for your value. Another awesome part of their service is custom painted transmission cases. They take pride in their work. This is an episode I hope more shop owners will listen in to get some great ideas. Thanks to Tiffany Scherado with Amazing Women in Automotive for setting up this episode..Please note there is a few cuss words in this episode.