Back to resources What They Wish They’d Known Posted on August 29, 2025 in Podcast Real talk from shop owners who’ve been through it all. In this episode of Changing the Industry, Lucas and David sit down with Greg Schuler, Christian Beyer, Chad Kaemingk, and Joseph Augustine to share the hard-won lessons of shop ownership. From the challenges of hiring friends and family to the struggle of wearing too many hats, the group discusses what they’ve learned about leadership, structure, and the systems that keep a shop running smoothly. One of the biggest takeaways? The impact of implementing production-based pay for technicians and clearly defining roles across the team. If you’re navigating growth or just trying to bring more order to the chaos, this episode offers honest advice to help you build a shop that runs stronger - and lasts longer. Tune in now. Your SMS Should Work As Hard For Your Customers As You Do. See the difference a good shop management software can make. Super hero sales tools Elevate your customer experience Lightning-fast Workflow Mention code "CTISUMMER" when you sign up to receive a free data transfer! Stay ahead of the competition with all-in-one software that speeds up your workflow, delivers data-driven decisions, and automates profitability. Present the value directly to your customers. Provide the customer with the inspection result, notes about the issue, photos with markup, and a detailed cost for the fix, all in one place Capture technician findings with unmatched speed of service. Provide the customer with the inspection result, notes about the issue, photos with markup, and a detailed cost for the fix, all in one place Present the value directly to your customers. Provide the customer with the inspection result, notes about the issue, photos with markup, and a detailed cost for the fix, all in one place See What Shop-Ware Customers Have to Say "We got so much more."We wanted an automotive repair software package with integrated DVI and we got so much more: enhanced customer communication, instant financial reporting, and great work in progress visuals. - Bill Moss, Owner of EuroService Automotive"We got so much more."We wanted an automotive repair software package with integrated DVI and we got so much more: enhanced customer communication, instant financial reporting, and great work in progress visuals. - Bill Moss, Owner of EuroService Automotive"We got so much more."We wanted an automotive repair software package with integrated DVI and we got so much more: enhanced customer communication, instant financial reporting, and great work in progress visuals. - Bill Moss, Owner of EuroService Automotive Learn How Shop-Ware Can Help Boost Your Auto Repair Shop's Profitability. Get A Demo of the Industry's Leading Shop Management System Today. Let's Talk Beyond the Repair: Building a Shop for What’s Next.Keep reading Missed Calls at Auto Repair Shops: The Peak Hour CostThe Busiest Hour in Your Repair Shop Is Also the Most Expensive It’s 9:45 on a Tuesday and your advisor is holding three things at once. A customer at the counter wants to know why her estimate went from $480 to $740. A tech is waiting on an answer before he can put a car […]Keep reading Your Shop Doesn’t Have a People Problem. It Has a Process Problem.Keep reading How Missed Calls Are Costing Auto Repair Shops Booked WorkEvery auto repair shop misses calls. It happens when your team is fully engaged at the counter, and it happens after hours, when customers are still trying to reach you. Most shops assume those customers will call back, but studies show that 85% of them won’t. That means the majority of callers won’t try again […]Keep reading
