In Gear with THE SHOP is a podcast series covering an array of topics in the automotive aftermarket. It features shop owners and other industry personalities who share their experiences, ideas and tips to help successfully navigate our ever-evolving industry. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Email our multimedia content manager, Drew Cooper, at dcooper@nbm.com.
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Ep. 42 — The Future of Motorsports with Corey Sharp
Corey Sharp, director of statewide partnerships for Purdue University’s evGrandPrix, discusses the high school program that gets high school students…
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Ep. 41 – Creating Content with Level 7 Motorsports
Jesse Vaughn discusses his shop’s online presence, the benefits of driving a few of the shop’s builds and more…
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Ep. 40 — Award-Winning Packages with Automotion Customs
Georgia-based restyler Hannah Coulter, vice president of Automotion Customs, joins the show to discuss her shop's SEMA PRO Cup Challenge…
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Ep. 39 – Marketing in the Aftermarket with Dan Kahn
Dan Kahn, the founder and president of Kahn Media, joins the podcast to talk all things marketing, the importance of…
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Ep. 38 – PRO Cup Challenge Preview with Josh Poulson
Sponsored by LEER -- SEMA Pro Council Chair Josh Poulson joins the show to preview the PRO Cup Challenge, a…
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In Gear with THE SHOP Ep. 37 — Finding and Training Employees with Dirty Dog Off-Road
Fred Hawkins of Dirty Dog Off-Road discusses installer training programs, finding employees, the overlanding market and more...
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Ep. 36 – Combating the Vehicle Inventory Shortage
Cristina Jorge, vice president of Florida-based restyler Specialty Automotive Treatments, details the challenges of building packages during the current vehicle…
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Ep. 35 – Maintaining Your Shop’s Digital Footprint
Sponsored by LEER Group -- Digital marketing strategist Barry Alt joins the podcast to discuss digital marketing for aftermarket shops,…
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Ep. 34 – Not Enough Time in the Day
Thomas Stevens of Simi Valley, California-based Powerhouse Performance talks about time management, building trust with employees, running a true one-stop…
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Ep. 33 RestoMods, Carbon Fiber and Talent with SpeedKore Performance Group
Lyle Brummer, director of design at SpeedKore Performance Group, joins the podcast to discuss working with carbon fiber, designing award-winning…
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Ep. 32 – Finding Your Market with Legacy Classic Trucks
Legacy Classic Trucks founder Winslow Bent joins In Gear with THE SHOP to discuss the early days of the Driggs,…
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Ep. 31 – Building Relationships and Designing Packages with DPS Automotive
Tom Waitzman, owner of Chicago-area restyler DPS Automotive, joins the podcast to discuss the humble beginnings of his business, designing…
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Ep. 30 – A Build for Every Budget: Restorations with J5 Speedshop
Jay Buchanan, owner and self-described “frontman” of J5 Speedshop, located in Richmond, Illinois, discusses the shop’s family feel, his “build…
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Ep. 29 – Designer Chris Brown Details the Ingredients of Award-Winning Builds
Chris Brown, owner of Brown Auto Design, Irvine, California, details this year’s Battle of the Builders winner at SEMA, and…
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Ep. 28 – Shop vs. Shop: Navigating Supply Chain Issues
Josh Poulson, principal of Auto Additions, Columbus, Ohio, and Jared Cohen, CEO of Auto Action Group in New York and…