Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us.  We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doing so for years. Sit back and listen in for some fun banter and conversations about the automotive repair world!

Today Frank and Aniz get into some conversation about  the cost of doing business and what it takes to run a automotive repair shop. We also talk about the ASTA EXPO which is coming up at the end of September. Visit https://astausa.org/ for more information! If you are in the automotive repair industry, you don't want to miss it!

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Episode 29- The cost of doing business isnt what it seems...it's as clear as mud!

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us.  We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doing so for years. Sit back and listen in for some fun banter and conversations about the automotive repair world!

Today Frank and Aniz get into some conversation about the slowdown at our shops. It's been a weird month for the both of us but we see the light at the end of the tunnel. We also talk about the ASTA EXPO which is coming up at the end of September. Visit https://astausa.org/ for more information! If you are in the automotive repair industry, you don't want to miss it!

Sit back and enjoy this one! Please like and subscribe! You can also follow us on Facebook @ The Shop N Tread Talk Podcast.

Episode 28- Frank and Aniz talk about the slowdown at the shop and  the ASTA Expo coming up in September!

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us.  We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doing so for years. Sit back and listen in for some fun banter and conversations about the automotive repair world!

Today we got to chat with Jacob who is a 310 S technician. He is currently working in a shop that primarily works on diesels but also dabbles in some light duty vehicles. Culture, work ethic are hot topics in this one!

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Episode 27- Jacob Stevens chats to us about  work ethic and his journey as a tech in Ontario

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us.  We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doing so for years. Sit back and listen in for some fun banter and conversations about the automotive repair world!

Today we had the great pleasure of chatting with Tina Korteland from Philly! We got to talk a bit about her rise in the automotive field and her experience at TOOLS.  Frank got to meet her at the conference and heard part of her story. We are so glad she was able to take some time and hang out with us!

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Episode 26- Tina Korteland from Philly! She's a Technician who values training and shop culture

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us.  We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doing so for years. Sit back and listen in for some fun banter and conversations about the automotive repair world!

Today we had the chance to speak with Bruce Bolen who is a Tech in PA. Frank met him at the TOOLS expo and became friends. Excellent conversation and lots of nuggets to take away!

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Episode 25- Bruce Bolen from Pennsylvania--Bruce talks TOOLS and life as a flat rate tech

Brand   new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop  owner/Technician .  Frank and I have the opportunity to chat with Dawn and John Firm about training. Such an important topic and it cant be talked about enough. Training doesn't cost, IT PAYS! 

Give this one a listen for sure, you won't be disappointed!

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Episode 24- John Firm(Buckaroo Bob) and Dawn Sloas talk about the importance of training

Brand   new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop  owner/Technician . Norm from Alberta Ok Tire gets into some great conversations with us. Right To Repair and serving the customer are hot topics on this one. Give this one a listen for sure, you won't be disappointed!

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Episode 23- Norm Gieselman At Ok Tire in Alberta Canada- Right to repair and Tire talk-Great combo!

Brand   new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop  owner/Technician . Natasha from Ohio speaks to us on being a GM tech. Great conversation from another very experienced technician. Give this one a listen for sure, you won't be dissapointed!

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Episode 22- Natasha from Ohio GM Tech who has lots of experience working on different vehicles(just not EV's) :p 

Brand   new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop  owner/Technician .  Frank speaks on the fact that this is something he has always wanted to do. Training doesn't cost IT PAYS! Looking forward to recording an episode with Frank and getting a recap of his and Margarita's experience post Tools 2026!

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Episode 21- Frank and Aniz talk Tools 2026 and what led Frank to making the trip!

Brand   new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop  owner/Technician . Wiktor really made us laugh on this one! His story where the "Soviet vehicle inspector" came from was quite interesting and its blossomed into a huge following online and at his shop. Give this one a listen and enjoy! 

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Episode 20- Wiktor Ivanovko "Your Soviet vehicle inspector" He brings comedy and vehicle repair to a whole new level!

Brand new podcast hosted by a Shop owner and a Shop owner/Technician . We dive into shop ownership and how it all began for the both of us.  We will be featuring special guests every week from the automotive industry and also a few surprise guests we have lined up in the not so distant future. We want this podcast to be fun but informative about the automotive repair industry. We are not perfect in what we do but operate with integrity and have been doing so for years. Sit back and listen in for some fun banter and conversations about the automotive repair world!

Aniz Lavji

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