Posts by Mike Urban

The Owner’s Curse

Why those who own the business never truly clock out If you own an automotive repair shop, chances are you’ve heard the line “must be nice…

Battle Damage and Blind Spots

Recently, I came across a story that truly stopped me in my tracks. It was one of those moments where you scroll past dozens of forgettable…

More Than Just Skin in the Game

Risk takes on a new meaning when you’re invested in your business. Last year, we looked at how running a successful independent repair shop is about…

More Than Just Skin in the Game

Behind every successful independent auto repair shop, there’s an owner who lives a life most people couldn’t handle for a week—and probably wouldn’t want to. From…

The Apprenticeship Advantage

Bringing on an apprentice is an investment, but it’s one that can pay off in ways many shop owners overlook. For starters, apprentices often cost less…

Fixing More Than Cars

How SOPs Improve Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction. Running an independent automotive repair shop is no easy task. Every day, shop owners and their teams deal with…

Behind Shop Doors

Unseen Challenges Faced by Auto Shop Owners Recently, I was reminded of the classic rock song “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who, originally released in 1971.…

Seeing is Believing

How digital inspections are transforming auto repair… In the auto repair world, trust and transparency go a long way. As the saying goes, “seeing is believing,”…

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