We are honored to have The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast as part of The Automotive Repair Podcast Network. In our podcasts you will hear from former shop owners, now marketers Brian and Kim Walker, our Shop Marketing Pros professional team members, coaches in the industry, shop owners, and other industry professionals.
It is our goal that every moment you spend listening leaves you with impactful ideas and inspiration to improve your marketing. If at anytime you have a question, feel free to contact us at anytime!
EPISODE: 179 – The Legalities of Tracking Numbers and Recording Calls with David Boyd
There’s a lot you can ignore in marketing, but legal compliance isn’t one of them. Especially when a quiet policy change in California nearly stripped shops of their ability to track marketing ROI overnight. This episode dives into the legalities[…]
EPISODE: 178 – Who is Josh Parnell, really?
Josh Parnell’s story isn’t your typical rise to success narrative. It’s one of faith, perspective, and the kind of leadership that’s forged through humility and hard lessons. From dreaming of becoming a filmmaker to serving as an Air Force[…]
EPISODE: 177 – Reigniting the Passion: How Larry Anderson Keeps the Joy in the Work
December comes faster than most of us expect, and if you’re not planning your shop’s holiday marketing now, you’ll be scrambling when the tinsel hits the floor. In this episode of[…]
EPISODE: 176 – Reigniting the Passion: How Larry Anderson Keeps the Joy in the Work
Larry Anderson isn’t your typical shop owner and that’s exactly what makes this episode worth your time. From fabricating race cars and building trail-ready rigs with his wife, Cheryl, to mastering[…]
EPISODE: 175 – Service Advisor Auditing and Skill-building
Kim Walker and Michael Doherty dig into what really happens at the front counter of an auto repair shop and why the service advisor’s role can make or break your marketing efforts. From real-world[…]
EPISODE: 174 – Getting Your Shop Suggested by AI
AI search isn’t the future, it’s already here, and it’s changing how people find your auto repair shop. Brian Walker just came back from teaching a four-hour class on AI search optimization at the ASTA Expo[…]
EPISODE: 173 – The Power of Story
Brian and Kim Walker sit down with Wayne Marshall, CEO of The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence, to explore the real power behind storytelling in the auto repair industry. With deep roots in manufacturing[…]
EPISODE: 172 – Preparing for November’s Marketing
Caroline Legrand steps in for Brian Walker and is joined by Shop Marketing Pros’ COO, Hallie Wasinger, for a power-packed conversation all about planning your November social media[…]
EPISODE: 171 – Backpacks, Car Shows, and Big Hearts: Marketing That Matters
Wondering how one community-focused idea can transform your shop’s reputation, rally an entire town, and even get the mayor’s attention[…]
EPISODE: 170 – Why Long Content Matters for SEO and AI Suggestions with Michelle Travis
In this episode of The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, Brian Walker sits down with Michelle Travis, Director of SEO at Shop Marketing Pros, to break down a question more and more shop owners are asking[…]
