Preparing for October’s Marketing
EPISODE: 168 – Preparing for October’s Marketing
Ready or not, October is right around the corner, and Brian Walker and Caroline Legrand are here to help auto repair shops get a jump on fall marketing before[…]
The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast
Here at Shop Marketing Pros, we believe in teaching as a valuable way to connect with shop owners, help them with their marketing, and inspire them to put effective marketing measures in place at their shop.
We are honored to have The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast as part of Carm Capriotto’s Aftermarket Radio 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!
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!
All Episodes
SMP vs Fractional CMO vs Coach – What Does Each Do?
EPISODE: 167 – SMP vs Fractional CMO vs Coach – What Does Each Do?
In this no-fluff episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, Brian Walker is joined by Caroline Legrand, Danni Marks, and J.R. Portman for a candid conversation shop owners need to hear, especially if you’re trying to figure out […]
The ROI of Kindness: How Giving Creates Growth in Your Business
EPISODE: 166 – The ROI of Kindness: How Giving Creates Growth in Your Business
In this heart-filled episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, Kim Walker sits down with Christina Beverly from Harrell & Beverly Transmission Auto Repair in Sanford, Florida. Christina shares the behind-the-scenes story of their now-annual teacher[…]
Mental Fitness in Shop Crisis
EPISODE: 165 – Mental Fitness for Shop Owners w/ Rachel Spencer & Lisa Ann – Coping with Chaos
Let’s be real, owning a shop isn’t just about fixing cars. It’s about managing chaos, wearing 15 different hats, and staying strong through it all. And sometimes? That strength takes a serious hit[…]
Car Giveaways and Community Involvement – with Chris Luoma
EPISODE: 164 – Car Giveaways and Community Involvement – with Chris Luoma
When it comes to community involvement, some shops talk about it and others just do it. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Luoma, third-generation owner of Jerry’s Automotive in Lansing,[…]
Preparing for September’s Marketing
EPISODE: 163 – Preparing for September’s Marketing
You know that feeling when summer’s barely over, kids are back in school, and suddenly you’re staring down September, wondering what the heck to post on social media? Yeah[…]
Write a Children’s Book! – with Ben Tilson
EPISODE: 162 – Write a Children’s Book! – w/ Ben Tilson
Ever meet someone in this industry doing something completely out of the box, and it works? That’s Ben Tilson. Kim sits down with Ben, the second-generation owner of Tilson’s Auto Repair in Rochester[…]
Building Great Teams w/J.R. Portman
EPISODE: 161 – Building Great Teams w/ JR Portman – Culture, EOS, and Hiring Right
We all want great teams, but most shop owners don’t realize that a high-performing team doesn’t start with talent; it starts with culture. In this episode[…]
Marketing Auto Body Shops with Daniel Burkholder
EPISODE: 160 – Marketing Auto Body Shops with Daniel Burkholder
Most shop owners don’t think about marketing when things are going great, but wait until the car count drops or the phones go quiet. That’s when the panic hits, and all eyes turn to marketing. But what if your[…]
There’s No Such Thing As A Price Shopper
EPISODE: 159 – There’s No Such Thing As A Price Shopperketing
When car count dips and phones go quiet, the first call most shop owners make is to their marketing company. But what if the issue isn’t the marketing[…]
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