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Episode 349: Problems in business often start with a lack of systems. Our host, Jamie Irvine, shares clips from a past interview with Michael E. Gerber, author of The EMyth. They discuss the need to have systems and the idea that a real business is one that does not rely solely on the owner.
Our host also interviewed Steve Harter, owner of Knomatic. Knomatic builds custom solutions for problems in heavy-duty companies at affordable prices. Are you struggling with the systems in your heavy-duty business? Go to heavydutypartsreport.com/systems to get started with a solution!
Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.com
Hengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.
Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They’re your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.
HDA Truck Pride: They’re the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.
Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission.
Episode 340: The team at SSR Lighting was encouraged to look into options for interior trailer lighting after safety concerns from companies like Ford. After trial and error and thinking through obstacles like forklift strikes, extreme weather, and batteries that can’t sit for months unused, they now have a great product that can light up the inside of any trailer.
In our That’s Not Heavy Duty segment we talk about another kind of lighting, custom truck lighting, some of which is against the law. Tell us what you think, should truckers be allowed to customize their trucks in this way, and should authorities just ignore custom lighting?
Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.com
Hengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.
Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They’re your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.
HDA Truck Pride: They’re the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.
Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission.
Episode 250: With the constant advancement of trucks and electrification, circuit boards play a bigger and bigger role every year in the performance and uptime of a truck. Having a circuit board fail can be devastating to a fleet, especially if there is a shortage of replacement parts. However, Circuit Board Medics are the solution that can get fleets back on the road lightning fast.
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Episode 249: MEMA (Motor & Equipment Manufacturing Association) has been around for well over 100 years. MEMA’s real focus has been on making sure the supply community has access to networking, and to provide insight to the market, and to be a voice for the supplier community. Recently announced, there are some big changes coming to MEMA to consolidate their 4 divisions into 2, for better visibility for members.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 248: Fleets are always trying to manage maintenance costs while leveraging technologies to help them become greener. One problem facing fleets is the cost of dead batteries from being drained overnight by the driver, who then cannot start the truck in the morning. In this episode, we talk about an engine start module that blows the competition out of the water and ensures trucks can start under any condition.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 247: The parts business is an essential sector for keeping trucks and trailers on the road. However, there is a real problem for shops when it comes to finding the parts they need, sometimes ending up with trucks down for months, which can be devastating for fleets. FindItParts has come up with a solution for this by creating an Amazon-like experience in the heavy-duty parts industry.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 246: No matter how much preventative maintenance and inspections fleets do, driver breakdowns happen, and usually at the most inconvenient time. With time and money on the line, is there a way to speed up the process to get drivers back on the road sooner? In this episode, we dive into Knomatic’s revolutionary software K.E.R.A.A. that solves this issue.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 245: There is a real technician shortage plaguing the heavy-duty industry, and many shops and fleets are really feeling the effects of this. What can be done to encourage new ones to join our industry, and what can we do to reverse this trend?
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Episode 244: Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of advancements when it comes to commercial trucks. One of these was the push for the electrification and automation of trucks. However, where are these trends going? And what can we expect to see in the near future?
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 243: If you’ve been in the trucking industry for any length of time, you know that fittings are a big part of repairing and maintaining equipment. In this episode, we talk about a fitting solution to a big problem facing the trucking industry today.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 242: Technology on commercial trucks is rapidly changing. In 2022 we’ve seen daily press releases about the electrification of trucks, and electrical demands affected systems go up every year. To keep up with this demand, fleets need high-quality, application-specific alternators to keep up with the age of electrification.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 241: Fleets are always looking for ways to lower the total cost of operation. In this episode, we talk about Fast Flaps, and how this new way of attaching mudflaps to trucks and trailers is lowering costs for fleets.
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Sponsors of this Episode:
Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 339: At the Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation, we have partnered with TRAITS to help you with your people and organization. Having the right people is so important when predicting the success of your heavy-duty business. TRAITS is a psychometric assessment tool that can help you evaluate your team based on their personality fit for their job.
In this episode, Mike Moreau, President of TRAITS, explains that each job has a personality and that when the best person from a personality standpoint is doing that job, the chances of success and happiness go up. You will also have the opportunity to take your personality assessment for free.
Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.com
Hengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.
Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They’re your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.
HDA Truck Pride: They’re the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.
Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission.
Episode 240: When it comes to repairing and maintaining commercial equipment, things have really changed over the years. With these changes come emerging technologies that are enhancing our ability to not only fix trucks when they break but predict maintenance ahead of time.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 239: We’re in Las Vegas at the AAPEX – SEMA show at the Venetian Expo. While at the show we had the chance to interview some manufacturers that deal with critical engine components.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 238: We’re in Las Vegas at the AAPEX – SEMA show in the Venetian Expo. I’m at the SAMPA booth where they are promoting their suspension, steering, and 5th wheel replacement parts for commercial vehicles.
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Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 237: We recently attended AAPEX 2022 in Las Vegas. While there, we were able to talk to subject matter experts in the heavy-duty industry. In this episode, we talk about two specific areas of interest: refrigerant, and cooling components.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 236: We’ve been hearing over the last year repeatedly about the supply chain issues plaguing the trucking industry. In this episode, we are going to focus in on one of these pain points for fleets: premature failing of CPC modules, the shortage of replacement modules, and the solution Dorman Products has for this issue.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 235: When it comes to selling heavy-duty truck parts, things have really changed over the last few years. We are seeing a drastic change in how people are buying, selling, and taking advantage of digital tools. When it comes to creating an eCommerce site, how can rich content help us to sell more parts?
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 234: The main issue with remanufacturing, the core issue, has always been the cores. If you’re a manufacturer, you need cores. If you sell parts, you need to do something with the cores. To combat this problem, DieselCore has come up with a solution.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 233: With winter fast approaching, the time is coming when chains and other traction products are necessary for fleets to continue carrying loads safely, and on time. In this episode, we dive into the many traction products that Peerless offer, as well as how these can keep fleets moving during inclement weather.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 232: When a fleet needs a trailer for heavy haul, finding the right trailer for the application is critical. Talbert has been a leader of the industry for decades and offers a wide range of trailers to fulfill the needs of any fleet. Anything from 10-ton tagalongs to 500-ton lowboys, they’ve got owners, and fleet operators covered.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 231: There’s constant pressure on fleets to go greener and make strides towards eventually becoming fully EV. However, a lot of fleets don’t have the resources or the understanding of where to start. What help do fleets have?
Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content.
Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission.
Sponsors of this Episode:
Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 338: We’ve been working hard at the Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation to create the only business development system of its kind that is exclusively dedicated to the heavy-duty parts industry. We are proud to announce that we have developed a training program specifically for Parts Managers.
In line with that new course offering, in this episode we are going to talk to Dan Larlee, Parts Director at Falcon Equipment, about:
What it takes to be a successful parts manager.
What some of the common areas parts managers struggle with.
Why being a great parts technician doesn’t automatically make you a great parts manager.
Listen to the end for a discount on our new Parts Management course!
Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.com
Hengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.
Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They’re your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.
HDA Truck Pride: They’re the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.
Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission.
Episode 230: We’ve all seen the trends towards electrification. If you manufacture components for diesel engines, you need to diversify and look for opportunities to change your product mix to be part of this trend towards electrification. One of these opportunities is incorporating lithium batteries into fleets.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 229: Imaging filling your truck up with diesel fuel, getting to $999 and your tanks aren’t full. That’s what truckers are experiencing every day. How can commercial truck operators reduce diesel fuel consumption and save money?
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 228: It is frustrating when you start hauling a load and break down because of a broken cable. In this episode, we are going to talk about a program called F.A.S.T. which is getting trucks back on the road faster than ever before.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 227: The trucking industry is the backbone of society. It provides us with everything we need to not only survive but thrive. We need commercial fleets to be successful.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 226: The last 2+ years have been a roller coaster ride for all of us. In episode 209 we talked about what to do in a recession and one of the things I highlighted was the need to be bold. That got the attention of one of our listeners and today we get to have that listener join us.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 225: We need more people to join the heavy-duty parts and service sector in the trucking industry, and this foundation is doing just that with trade school scholarships.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 224: ATA's Chris Spear is optimistic about the trucking economy. What about the heavy-duty parts industry? In this live video, our host Jamie Irvine will fill you in on what we are seeing.
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Episode 223: 30% of motor vehicle collisions that lead to a fatality are rear-ended collisions. How can we get that number to decrease to save lives?
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 222: Trying to find out what replacement part you need from a diagnostic trouble code is one of the biggest pain points in the trucking industry. However, that problem has been solved by Diesel Laptops. With their two tools, Diesel Repair, and Diesel Parts, you can go from diagnostic trouble code to replacement part in under 3 minutes.
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1. Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 221: Around the globe, we are seeing record-breaking fuel prices. This is negatively impacting fleets and owner-operators and has even caused some smaller fleets to go under. Is there relief in sight? And if not, is there anything we can do to deal with these high prices?
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Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 337: Having the right people in your business is very important for success. The ‘right people’ must have a combination of experience and expertise, but more importantly, must have a great attitude and the personality traits needed to be successful in their role.
Speaking of a great attitude, our interview with successful trucker and YouTuber with the handle Trucking with Tay, gave us a glimpse into what optimism and hard work can accomplish. Tay has not only achieved financial success but has also inspired others to do the same as an owner operator. From tripling his income to helping a young follower purchase a house and truck, Tay's story is a testament to the opportunities that can be had in the trucking industry.
Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.com
Hengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.
Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They’re your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.
HDA Truck Pride: They’re the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.
Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission.
Episode 220: We interviewed Daniel Simon from Dorman Products in episode 181 and we talked about DEF Supply Modules. The response to that interview was huge. But Daniel and I saw 3 myths about diesel emissions systems being repeated in the comments and we wanted to address them today.
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Episode 219: In the modern age of technology, it is easier than ever to gather information on people. However, with this comes the danger to personal security. In this episode, we dive into 5 tips you need to know to protect your personal security.
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 218: Cybersecurity is on the minds of many people today. However, with the continued use and evolution of technology in the trucking industry, are autonomous trucks at risk all from cybersecurity attacks, and if so, what can be done about it?
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 217: Buying used trucks and trailers is a part of being in the trucking business for many fleets and owner-operators. What are the top 5 things you need to know before you buy used equipment?
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Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
Episode 216: Truck drivers and repair shops have heard that there is a massive semiconductor shortage, but there is a lack of trustworthy information out there about this problem. In this episode, we talk about the reason for this shortage, and the impact it is having worldwide.
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Episode 215: You’re driving down the highway, and then suddenly, a light appears on your dash. That’s an indicator that maybe you’ve got some trouble coming. In today’s episode, we focus on diagnostic trouble codes, how to interpret them, what they mean, and how to go from a trouble code to the part you need in under 3 minutes.
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Episode 214: The pandemic accelerated the trend of people buying heavy-duty parts online. In a recent survey by The Heavy-Duty Parts Report, 74% of respondents are now regularly buying heavy-duty parts online. In this episode, we dive into some of the myths about selling parts online.
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Episode 213: Recently we’ve heard rumblings in the trucking industry about the upcoming shortage of diesel fuel and DEF fluid. Are these claims true, and if so, what can we do about it?
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Episode 212: As we look around the world today, we see growing inflation and stagflation. This is a scary time for many people. With all of these challenges, is now a good time to get into the trucking industry?
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Episode 211: If you’ve been struggling to hire technicians for your shop, what strategies can you put in place to create a steady stream of new technicians.
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Episode 336: Financial headwinds are slowing the trucking industry down. Parts companies must improve their value proposition, and one of the quickest ways to accomplish this is to bring innovative products to the attention of customers and help them lower their total cost of operation. From the fleet’s perspective, finding ways to reduce costs and make their fleet more efficient is always a good strategy.
Our guest is Dan McClave, President of Switchblade Turbos. He talks about their product, why it works better than traditional turbochargers, and how their product can save the fleet money. Their product also helps reduce pollution, so it is a win win all around and they have the testimonials to prove it.
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Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They’re your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.
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Episode 210: Have you noticed that more companies are passing on credit card processing fees? Why is that happening and what can be done to lower or eliminate that expense?
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Episode 209: You might see a lot of news reports right now talking about how we’re heading towards a recession. In this episode, we discuss what to expect in a recession, and the three things you should do during a recession to come out of it stronger than ever.
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Episode 208: Did you ever think you’d see a time where getting a 3600 brake drum would be hard to get, if not almost impossible in some instances? The pandemic and geopolitical instabilities have created many challenges for the supply chain. With these issues going on, what can repair shops do to get the parts they need?
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Episode 207: These days, everyone has a high-definition screen in their pocket. In this episode, we talk about how videos can be used to sell more parts, and the common mistakes your competitors are making.\
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