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 associate editor, A.J. Hecht, at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.
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Ep. 50 — PRO Cup Challenge With Terry Payne
Terry Payne, co-owner of Texas-based RDM Builds, joins the show to discuss the PRO Cup Challenge, supply chain troubles, working…
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Ep. 49 – Restoring Vintage 4x4s with Greg Ward
Greg Ward, owner of Massachusetts-based Greg’s Restorations, joins the show to discuss the Battle of the Builders, the shop’s growing…
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Ep. 48 — Market Research With SEMA’s Gavin Knapp
SEMA Director of Market Research Gavin Knapp joins the show to discuss the 2023 SEMA Market Report, how the organization…
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Ep. 47 — Employee Retention With HR Expert Lauren Winans
HR expert Lauren Winans discusses employee retention, professional development, creating a positive work environment and more…
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Ep. 46 – The Mission of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
Amy Jo Osborn, president and CEO of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, joins the show to discuss the…
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Ep. 45 – The Growing Overlanding Industry with Lindsay Hubley
Overland Expo’s Lindsay Hubley joins the show to discuss the growth of the overlanding industry, how shops can capitalize on…
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Ep. 44. — Public Lands and the Off-Roading Industry with Tread Lightly!
Tread Lightly!’s Matt Caldwell discusses how shops can get involved in protecting public lands, what good land stewardship looks like…
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Ep. 43 — Apprenticeships and Restomods with Velocity Modern Classics
Cody Dabney, director of Custom Vehicle Operations at Velocity Modern Classics, joins the program to discuss Velocity’s apprenticeship program, streamlining…
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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…