We talk life. We talk work and growth in automotive. We talk mentorship. We talk the human journey and the customer journey! All from the perspective of fixed operations. Join us as we talk with leading industry experts, voices, and business owners. We’re here to share the journey with you.
We speak to Mastermind, Leader, Maverick, Rebel with a Cause, and Retiree, Dave Foy! Dave has recently started a new journey in his automotive career. We have fun in this episode, folks! We talk about leadership and what makes a great leader, how we define success, helping others, and the Eisenhower Matrix, among many other topics!
Premieres june 12 - 5AM PT, but watch/listen anytime
Mastermind, Leader, Maverick, Rebel with a Cause, and Retiree, Dave Foy! Dave has recently started a new journey in his automotive career. We talk about leadership, how we define success, helping others, and the Eisenhower Matrix!
SHAUN RAINES
Shaun is the Founder of HiredGuns and Dealer Superhero, BUT he's also launched a content aggregator app for those in automotive! Shaun takes us on a ride, from old-school marketing tricks to trying new things in the dealership.
KIM WALSH PHILLIPS
Kim has worked with top-dogs like Kevin O'Leary and offers straightforward marketing tactics. We cover how to target your ideal audience on social media, grow your followers, get 40% open rates on emails, and how to manage your time effectively.
LEONARD BUCHHOLZ
Leonard has a great perspective on leadership, making mistakes, and spotting real trouble in the business. Join us as we talk about the perks of being fired, methods of recruiting, and flaws of hiring bodies!
SANDY CERAMI
From how desperate times foster growth to how self-education can make you a fortune! This inspirational episode includes the answer to the age-old question: What is the secret to success?
GLENN LUNDY
This episode will make you pause, make you think, and make you want to CREATE. BIG welcome to the Founder of 800% Elite Automotive Club, Glenn Lundy!
MICHAEL BARICH
We are at it again! The Tennessee Titan! The Fixed Ops Doc! Michael Barich is a proven leader in fixed operations; he has the recipe to running the perfectly-oiled service department.
MAXINE MATAMOROS
Maxine is a rock star manager who started her career in automotive in her 40s! She's a bubble of fun, wisdom and a great resource for growing female leaders across the industry.
BILL SPRINGER, KREX
Bill Springer is incredibly knowledgeable on all aspects of running a business in automotive, and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. We learn a lot in this one, folks!
JOSHUA TAYLOR
Joshua Taylor (WrenchTurners.Online) visits What the Fixed Ops?! and shares with us his drive and vision to support techs, and gather data that will give clarity to the the industry.
KATIE FRENCH, REPAIRPAL
Katie is an automotive repair expert and mentor. We get a level-view of what it's like to work as a female in automotive, the challenges and the sacrifices necessary to work in this industry.
SHAWN BUTLER, UMANSKY
Shawn Butler has quite the story of picking himself up from rock bottom to living his dream! He's also a rock star manager! We have a great leader with us today, folks!
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
For this year's Christmas Special, WTF?! would like to invite you to join us at NADA 2023 at the workshop: How Electric Vehicles Will Change Fixed Operations!
KATE BEIRWOSKI, WRENCHWAY
Kate is a powerhouse leader in the fixed ops space and expert in dealership hiring and retention. We talk women in automotive. We talk leadership. We talk how to find the right staff for your dealership!
AJ HOLST, FIXED OPS COACH & TRAINER
AJ tells us how he went from the die-hard pessimist to the industry optimist! We chat about finding support, reaching out and persevering!
LES SILVER
Les Silver shares over 40 years of experience in automotive with Russell and Charity! Join us as we learn from a powerhouse in the automotive community: Les Silver, Chairman of Dynatron.
SARAH VANTINE, QUANTUM5
Sarah is the powerhouse VP of Sales for Quantum5. She's an avid equestrian, who compares training people to training horses.
DARRYL TERRELL, MATT BOWERS CHEVY
Darryl TerrelL shares the growth, leadership, and intense drive he has for his role in the automotive business!
JOE CHAMBERS & ERICK JAUREGUI
Are you a fan of Service Drive Live? This duo is making waves in the automotive community with books, events, and meetups.
BRIAN KRAMER, CARS.COM
Brian Kramer is an automotive industry OG with plenty of knowledge to share on leadership and growth. Recently, he's joined Cars.com as the EVP! Check out this episode of WTF?!
DAVE OBRIEN, QUANTUM5
Compassionate leader, genuine entrepreneur, and selfless automotive advocate, Dave Obrien, joins us!
We talk his leadership style and the challenges and learning opportunities along the way!
JOE SHAKER, SHAKER AUTO GROUP
Joe is a dealership owner and entrepreneur making waves in the automotive industry! Hear about his innovative new company: TruVideo!
KAYLEE FELIO WITH PARTSEDGE
Kaylee is a wonderful example of someone who stumbled into automotive and is here to stay. She's created and grown a marketing department for Partsedge and made a name for herself!
ED ROBERTS, COO BOZARD FORD LINCOLN
We have a man of compassion, inspiration and care, Mr. Ed Roberts! He shares his roots, which led to his path of expertise in fixed operations today!
ART SHAW, CEO OF REPAIRPAL, SHARES BUSINESS EXPERTISE
Art Shaw shares his professional philosophy and his perspective on providing value to dealership customers!
SEAN REYES WITH RECALL MASTERS
When it comes to recalls, Sean Reyes knows it all. We hear all about what's holding dealers back and how it can help your dealership!
LAURIE HALTER WITH CHARISMA AND CAREARING PODCAST
We have a bright spark with us today! You may already know her... If you don't, you'll feel like you do after watching this!
FRED LENNARTZ III AND LOU RAMIREZ
The dynamic duo, the impenetrable pair, the caffeinated couple, Fred Lennartz III and Lou Ramirez of the Car Guy Coffee Podcast!
COREY SMITH WITH FIXED OPS 5 PODCAST!
It's happening again! Corey Smith joins us from the Fixed Ops 5 Podcast and National Auto Care! Corey is a big family man with high ethics.
SHAWN ARMORER - THE BDC ALCHEMIST!
Yippie! Here we go again! This time, we are joined by shawn armorer, the bdc alchemist! What an inspiration!
JAY GONINEN, WRENCHWAY AND BEYOND THE WRENCH
WOOHOO! We're at it again! This time we speak to the man behind the microphone, Jay Goninen from WrenchWay!
CORY GILBERT & LUCAS LAFONTAINE INFINITY ENERGY
Let's learn about how EV will change the future of dealerships and the automotive industry! Infinity Energy joins us today on WTF?!
DAVE FOY, FIXED OPS MASTERMIND & QUANTUM5
A man who needs no introduction! You know him, you love him. Find out what Dave has been up to and what's happening with FOM!
MICHAEL BARICH, MURFREESBORO, NISSAN
Join us as we interview the amazing, the incredible, the competitive, Tennessee Titan and Fixed Ops Director, Michael Barich of Murfreesboro Nissan!
PEOPLE, PROCESS, PROFIT, MICHAEL DREXEL, ANCIRA VOLKSWAGEN
He's a creative, hands-on Director who knows how to manage to the highest capacity. He's a successful in the automotive industry and shares with us how he manages his ambitious team!
KAYLEE FELIO, SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER OF PARTSEDGE
We chat with Kaylee Felio, the Sales and Marketing Manager of Partsedge! She shares her story of how she got into parts and automotive and how she's growing her social media presence.
MARKETING YOURSELF IN LIFE
If you ever feel like your not getting anywhere in life - like you're going up a down escalator - listen to this episode where we talk how to market yourself in life and business!
LET'S TALK SACRIFICES
What does sacrificing look like to you? What does it mean to you? We also touch on how the automotive industry is changing and how the workplace itself has changed.
INTRODUCING WTF?!
Join Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning as we venture into the world of automotive, fixed operations, and the successes and failures in life in the What the Fixed Ops?! podcast.
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