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: 197 – Why Great Shop Owners Refuse to Settle with Parker Branch
Big goals require big standards, and that is exactly what Brian Walker and Parker Branch dig into in this conversation from VISION. Parker shares why he refuses to accept playing small, how coaching helped shape his growth, and what it looks like to push yourself, your team, […]
EPISODE: 196 – How to Align Technician Training with Your Shop’s Goals with Matt Wagg
Training is expensive, and too many shop owners treat conferences like a reward instead of a real investment in the future of their business. In this conversation with Matt Wagg at VISION 2026[…]
EPISODE: 195 – Are You Helping the Industry, or Just a Gossip?
Sometimes the problem isn’t the conference. It’s the mindset you brought with you.
Brian Walker takes on the chatter that came out of the VISION Conference and makes the case that seasoned shop owners may be expecting the wrong thing. When you’re new[…]
EPISODE: 194 – When Branding Breaks the Rules (And Still Wins) with Zeb Beard
Brand building doesn’t always come from ads, funnels, or traditional marketing; it often comes from bold decisions, authenticity, and doing things differently. Zeb Beard of Stroker’s Diesel and Automotive shares[…]
EPISODE: 193 – Why the BBB Still Matters in 2026 with Mark Lowe
Most shops say they “do the right thing.” Mark Lowe from Yeck’s Auto Repair went out and proved it by earning the BBB Torch Award for Ethics. In this conversation, we dig into what the award actually measures[…]
EPISODE: 192 – If I Took Over Your Shop’s Marketing for 90 Days
What would happen if someone walked into your shop tomorrow and took over your marketing for the next 90 days?
No theory.No fluff.No “someday” ideas.
Just a step-by-step execution plan designed[…]
EPISODE: 191 – 5 Reasons You Should Be Meta Verified
Meta Verified isn’t just for celebrities anymore, and no, it’s not just about that little blue checkmark either. In this episode, Hallie Wasinger and Caroline LeGrand from Shop Marketing Pros[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
