A Complete List of Podcasts for the Automotive Independent Aftermarket
I think back to 2002 when I opened my first auto repair shop. I was great at fixing cars but I knew nothing about running a business. I thought coaches were only for athletes, and what the heck is a 20 Group?
Sure, we had the internet, but information still was not at a premium like it is today.
Today, there is no excuse. Information is everywhere and it’s super easy to find. We have the benefit of social proof to tell us who is legit and who is full of… it.
We have Facebook groups, YouTube channels, and more podcasts than we know what to do with.
In this article, I’m listing out every serious podcast I know of that’s related to the automotive independent aftermarket. I specify “serious” because most podcasts never make it past 5 episodes. So the ones that start and stop, don’t run on a consistent schedule, and are treated like red-headed stepchildren, will not be listed here.
Also, it’s nearly impossible to get reputable statistics on podcasts because of the many different listening platforms. I would love to order these podcasts by downloads, but that information isn’t readily available.
So here’s how I’m going to do this. Of the list, there are 3 podcasts that I would consider “major” podcasts. I’m going to start with them. These are the podcasts that are the most well known and have the most listenership. After those 3 podcasts are the rest. These podcasts may cover more niche topics, such as our podcast, “The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast”. I’m going to list these in alphabetical order.
If I’m missing a podcast, please let me know and I’ll add it to the list.
Sincerely,
Brian Walker
CEO – Shop Marketing Pros
The Big 3
Remarkable Results Radio
Podcast Host: Carm Capriotto
Podcast Format: Audio/Video
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Started by Carm Capriotto in 2015, Remarkable Results Radio is the longest-running podcast for the independent aftermarket. As I write this in August 2023, Remarkable Results Radio has published over 1,425 episodes. Every show covers all topics in the auto repair space, and Carm has undoubtedly become the voice of the aftermarket. Carm is a master interviewer, and he and his daughter, Tracy, take pride in putting out an incredibly high-quality production. I have met countless shop owners who attribute their success to what they’ve learned by listening to Remarkable Results Radio.
Within the Remarkable Results Radio brand, you’ll find ‘Town Hall Academy,’ a single-subject webinar format with a panel of guests to discuss trending topics that provide insights and ideas, ‘Aftermarket Weekly,’ an intimate one one-on-one weekly shop tour/trending topic interview with Carm, and the anything goes ‘CarmCast.’ But RRR isn’t where it ends. Remarkable Results Radio is the flagship podcast of The Aftermarket Radio Network. The Aftermarket Radio Network includes Business by the Numbers, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z, The Weekly Blitz, and The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. All of these shows are listed below. ARN is approaching the two million download milestone for all shows as we continue to deliver our passion to ‘Advance the Independent Service Aftermarket.’
Podcast Description:
Ever wonder what differentiates successful businesses, especially in the automotive aftermarket? Do you have a strong interest in great leadership, business strategies, and the desire to uncover just how successful business people achieved or executed their success?
Remarkable Results Podcast is for you. The podcast interviews successful automotive aftermarket service professional entrepreneurs to discover their business success stories. The show also interviews technicians, shop managers, technicians, coaches, consultants, authors, and leaders from distribution and manufacturing.
“Listen to Learn One Thing” each week, and strive to take just one thing away with you … One thing that sparked an idea or action within you that you can implement or pass on. Our guests’ stories will show that Remarkable Results come in many forms and fashions, some instant and many more disguised as daily challenges that were overcome.at
Wrench Nation
Podcast Host: Frank Butkus Leutz
Podcast Format: Audio / Video
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Frank Leutz recently made this Facebook post that made it incredibly easy for me to describe his podcast. I couldn’t have said it better, so I didn’t. I copied, pasted, and edited to the third-person.
In 2016, Frank Butkus-Leutz teamed up with East Valley Institute of Technology, EVIT and launched Wrench Nation – an automotive lifestyle platform to specifically highlight the incredible folks, events & topics of the automotive industry while providing a positive message for an audience made up of parents of young students, potential talents that are just entering the industry, car enthusiasts, automotive operators, and technicians.
With a slew of guests from across the globe, Frank is extremely grateful to share with you such amazing stories and what all centers around the passion & hard work of many that will never quit, always smile & love what they do.
Wrench Nation has just launched their 300th episode and they continue to be a force for knowledge and positivity within the industry. Frank is a big personality and it’s hard not to get excited and amped up when listening to him.
Podcast Description:
Entertaining, empowering and educational automotive news and car culture, featuring guest interviews from all over the world, with host Frank Leutz, shop owner and ASE Certified technician.
The Changing the Industry Podcast
Podcast Host: David Roman and Lucas Underwood
Podcast Format: Audio / Video
Podcast Website: Visit Website
The Changing the Industry Podcast, formerly known as The ASOG Podcast, is hosted by shop owners, David Roman and Lucas Underwood. This podcast is as entertaining as it is informative. Warning – you need to be careful about drinking anything while you’re listening because it may end up coming out of your nose.
David and Lucas are real and raw. Some might call them irreverent, and that’s not a bad thing. Listening to these guys is like taking part in a conversation that may happen in just about any shop across America, but there’s a lot of depth to the conversation.
These guys love the industry and they pour their heart, soul, and time into helping fellow shop owners in mass through their podcast, as well as in one-on-one situations that occur almost daily. They are an example of shop owners helping shop owners at its best.
Podcast Description:
This podcast is dedicated to changing the automotive industry for the better, one conversation at a time.
Whether you’re a technician, vendor, business owner, or car enthusiast, we hope to inspire you to improve for your customers, your careers, your businesses, and your families.
Other Great Automotive Industry Podcasts
1023 Diesel Shop Talk Podcast
Podcast Host: Dustin Hogate
Podcast Format: Audio/Video
Podcast Description:
1023 Diesel Podcast Trucks – Business – Horsepower… Information and conversation on old trucks, how to make power, and how to build a truck with the right parts the first time. 1023 Diesel Podcast is hosted by Dustin Hogate @ 1023 Diesel.
Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Podcast Host: Sean Tipping
Podcast Format: Audio
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Podcast Description:
A space to explore the diagnostic & technology side of automotive repair. We discuss tools, techniques, & ideas to sharpen your skills. We’ll also interview experts in the automotive field.
The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast
Podcast Hosts: Brian and Kim Walker
Podcast Format: Audio/Video
Podcast Website: Visit Website
The ARM Podcast is our podcast here at Shop Marketing Pros. Most episodes are about marketing, but we absolutely take the creative freedom to get into other topics. It’s our goal that this podcast, along with all of the other great content we create, becomes THE authoritative source for all things auto repair marketing related. It’s pretty common for the podcast to include some light hearted “domestics” when Kim and I (Brian) don’t agree with each other or get under each other’s skin. We’re always open to topic ideas and hope you will share your questions with us when you have them.
Podcast Description:
The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker. Experts in their field who work with shop owners to take it to the next level and create a unique approach to marketing. See the growth in your business you’ve been working so hard for by using time-proven marketing that works, fueled to go further by your shop’s uniqueness.
Business by the Numbers
Podcast Host: Hunt Demarest
Podcast Format: Audio
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Podcast Description:
Hunt Demarest, CPA has consistently provided his financial business acumen to help move the industry toward greater heights of success and profitability. Hunt was recently referred to as a “terrific advocate of the aftermarket.” He is the author of the book, Your Perfect Shop: How to Start, Run & Sell a Profitable Shop. In this book, he compiled some of the best practices for auto repair shop owners, whether they are just starting or have been in the business for years. Hunt’s podcast will provide a core understanding of the financial aspects of running an auto repair shop.
Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z
Podcast Host: Matt Fanslow
Podcast Format: Audio/Video
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Podcast Description:
Matt Fanslow’s Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast is a wide-open perspective on all aspects of the automotive aftermarket from a working diagnosticians’ point of view. All topics and issues will be on the table.
Podcast Description:
If you are an Automotive Mechanic or in the industry this is the show for you! The #1 automotive mechanic podcast! We talk about the good and the bad. Disclaimer- The views/opinions expressed in this “comedy” podcast are of my own. Any Names used on this podcast are fiction. This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only.
Podcast Description:
A Master Technician, a microphone, 30 years of experience in the Automotive Industry: buckle up! Come along as we take a look at the current state of the automotive industry from the point of view of the guys and gals turning the wrenches. So no matter what you fix, how you fix it, or how many tools you have to fix it with: welcome to the Grease the Wheels Nation. Also once in a while we take a look at the makes and models of cars we work on through the lenses of history, economics, politics, our own personal experiences and the experiences of our listeners. Special thanks to The Wrenching Network, Curien, Surfwrench, and Murray the dog
The official podcast of Ratchet+Wrench, providing strategies and inspiration for auto care success.
Success Leaves Clues: An Automotive Industry Podcast
Podcast Host: Thomas Hays
Podcast Format: Audio
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Podcast Description:
Success Leaves Clues. This common phrase highlights the simple fact that we don’t have to find success all on our own. In an industry internally known for individualism, this is a powerful but important shift to the view of finding success. Host Thomas Hays has been in the automotive industry for over 10 years. Through his experience and work, he’s heard and been a part of so many powerful stories. Stories of success, stories of failure. Funny stories, sad stories, and through them all, one thread is common… When we share our stories 2 things happen. 1. We realize we aren’t alone in our own struggles and 2. Stories reveal those clues that help us in our own journey to becoming more successful. When we choose to share like this, we not only empower ourselves, but we empower this great industry to become better together. So in this podcast, each week, you’ll hear incredible stories from those from all parts of our industry. Owners, Service Advisors, technicians, those who work for companies that serve our industry, investors, and more. This isn’t just another interview podcast. In this podcast, our guests will not only share their stories, but they will reveal the clues to their success through practical teaching and training provided on each episode.
The Jaded Mechanic
Podcast Host: Jeff Compton
Podcast Format: Audio/Video
Podcast Website: None Found
Podcast Description:
My name is Jeff, and I’d like to welcome you on a journey of reflection and insight into the tolls and triumphs of a career in automotive repair. After more than 20 years of skinned knuckles and tool debt, I want to share my perspective and hear other people’s thoughts about our industry. So pour yourself a strong coffee or grab a cold Canadian beer and get ready for some great conversation.
The Modern Tire Dealer
Podcast Host: Mike Manges
Podcast Format: Audio
Podcast Description:
The Modern Tire Dealer Show is a weekly look at the tire industry with special attention to the independent tire dealer through interviews, conversations and analysis from industry leaders and the staff of Modern Tire Dealer magazine, including editor Mike Manges, senior editor Joy Kopcha and managing editor Ron Ledgard.
The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton
Podcast Host: Chris Cotton
Podcast Format: Audio/Video
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Podcast Description:
The Weekly Blitz is the show that supercharges your auto repair business knowledge, helping you navigate the labyrinth of the automotive world, giving you the tools and the tips you need to steer your business to success.”
“Each week, we deliver an episode jam-packed with insider know-how, industry developments, practical business strategies, and surprising things you didn’t know… you didn’t know.”
The Wrench Turner's Podcast
Podcast Host: Joshua Taylor
Podcast Format: Audio/Video
Podcast Website: Visit Website
Podcast Description:
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About The Author
Brian Walker
Brian Walker is the Owner and CEO of Shop Marketing Pros, a marketing agency specializing in marketing independently owned auto repair shops. Brian is a Mercedes Benz Master Technician and has owned multiple shops and served as the Mechanical Division Director for ASA-NC.
He's a mechanic at heart who loves fixing things that are broken, which is why he loves marketing so much.
"Digging in and figuring out why a business' marketing isn't working is a lot like it was when he was elbows deep into a car that no one else could fix. When you figure it out, there's nothing else like it."
To get to do this for auto repair shop owners combines his passions, and he couldn't be more excited about helping shop owners.
Don’t you deserve to have a thriving business?
Are you tired of trying to attract new clients by offering cheap oil changes only to never see them again? Are marginal profits causing you stress and anxiety? Is shop morale not the highest because your technicians aren’t turning enough hours to feed their families?
