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, actually face-to-face for once, to unpack the ten episodes from last year that left a lasting impact. Whether it’s building superfans, preparing your shop for anything life throws your way, or rekindling that fire that got you into this industry in the first place, we’ve got you covered. Grab a notebook and dive into this recap, it’s more than a look back; it’s your launchpad into 2026.
Go listen and pick the episodes that speak to where you are right now.
Timestamps
Introduction and Sponsors (00:00:00) Hosts introduce the episode, thank sponsors Shop Boss and App Fueled, and explain the episode’s purpose.
Reflecting on Favorite Episodes – Brittany Hodak & Superfans (00:01:20) Kim discusses episode 156 with Brittany Hodak about creating superfans and customer loyalty.
Monthly Marketing Preparation Series (00:04:27) Brian highlights a 12-episode series on preparing marketing strategies for each month, recorded with Caroline.
Children’s Book Project with Ben Tilson (00:06:15) Kim shares episode 162 about Ben Tilson’s children’s book for the community and its impact.
Health & Fitness for Business Success (00:08:52) Brian discusses episode 140 with his coach Mauro Stara, focusing on health, fitness, and their effect on business.
Sponsor Messages (00:14:49) Mid-episode sponsor messages for Shop Boss and App Fueled.
The ROI of Kindness with Christina Beverly (00:16:51) Kim highlights episode 166 about kindness, generosity, and company culture at Harold and Beverly Transmission.
Marketing Investment with Parker Branch (00:18:29) Brian discusses episode 146 with Parker Branch on the importance of investing in marketing for profitability.
Community Projects with Betty from Greg Smith Automotive (00:21:02) Kim shares episode 171 about community involvement, school supply drives, and impactful marketing.
Reigniting Passion with Larry Anderson (00:23:56) Brian discusses episode 176 with Larry Anderson on maintaining passion and joy in automotive work.
Preparing for the Unexpected with Darrin & Ginger Barney (00:26:03) Kim highlights episode 183 about business continuity, resilience, and planning for unexpected events.
From Invisible to Unmissable with Kelly McCart (00:30:45) Brian discusses episode 181 on shop makeovers, branding, and standing out in the market.
Closing Remarks and Podcast App Promotion (00:31:59) Hosts wrap up, promote the new podcast network app, and thank listeners.
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Lagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)
“Creating Superfans” by Brittany Hodak
Technician Colton’s 10 Steps to an Oil Change by Ben Tilson
Mauro Stara
