The Great Google Ads Hack of 2025
EPISODE: 190 – The Great Google Ads Hack of 2025
December 16th, Shop Marketing Pros’ Google Ads MCC was hacked, and what should’ve been a quick fix turned into an eight-day nightmare of lost access, fraudulent campaigns, and even attempted $500,000 account “preload” charges. Brian Walker and Hallie Wasinger lay out the full timeline[…]
The Most Important KPI You’re Not Tracking with Chris Cotton
EPISODE: 189 – The Most Important KPI You’re Not Tracking with Chris Cotton
You might be tracking average repair order, car count, even gross profit, but are you looking at your average estimate? In this episode, Brian Walker sits down with coach and shop owner Chris Cotton to dig into what may be the most underutilized KPI[…]
How to Work Your Chamber of Commerce
EPISODE: 188 – How to Work Your Chamber of Commerce
You joined the Chamber of Commerce – great move. But now what? This episode pulls back the curtain on why just paying your dues and slapping a sticker on your window doesn’t cut it. The chamber isn’t a vending[…]
How to Find and Choose a BNI Group
EPISODE: 187 – How to Find and Choose a BNI Group
Let’s be honest: BNI isn’t new to you. If you’ve been around this podcast, you’ve heard us talk about Business Networking International before. But this time, we’re taking a deeper dive into something[…]
Our Favorite Episodes of 2025
EPISODE: 186 – Our Favorite Episodes of 2025
Want a shortcut to the best episodes from 2025 that’ll breathe new life into your mindset, your marketing, and your mission as a shop owner? This one’s a must-listen. Kim and Brian sat down[…]
The Fast Track: How Paying for Speed Changes Everything
EPISODE: 185 – The Fast Track: How Paying for Speed Changes Everything
Standing in line for hours at Disney might not sound like it has anything to do with running an auto repair shop but Brian Walker draws a straight line between the two. In this episode, he shares how paying to fast track your experiences[…]
How ASCCA Protected Shops’ Ability to Track Google Ads—An Insider Update with Dave Kusa
EPISODE: 184 – How ASCCA Protected Shops’ Ability to Track Google Ads—An Insider Update with Dave Kusa
California auto repair shop owners, there’s a new regulation that almost flew under the radar, and if you’re doing any kind of digital advertising, you’ll want to hit play[…]
Preparing for the Unexpected with Darrin and Ginger Barney
EPISODE: 183 – Preparing for the Unexpected with Darrin and Ginger Barney
Most shop owners avoid tough conversations until it’s too late. But what happens when life throws you something completely unexpected[…]
Takeaways From The Marketing AI Conference with Hallie Wasinger
EPISODE: 182 – Takeaways From The Marketing AI Conference with Hallie Wasinger
What if your best strategic thinking partner wasn’t on your payroll, but sitting right in your pocket?
In this episode of The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, Brian Walker sits down with Hallie Wasinger to unpack what she learned at the MAICON (Marketing AI Conference). But don’t let the name fool you[…]
From Invisible to Unmissable: How McCart’s Auto Center Stands Out
EPISODE: 181 – From Invisible to Unmissable: How McCart’s Auto Center Stands Out with Kelly McCart
A bland building that blended in… turned bold brand that brought in business. That’s the real story behind this episode featuring Kelly McCart from McCart’s Auto Center. If you’ve ever wondered whether the look[…]