Recent Episodes
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Cutting the Surcharge Cord: Customer-First Payments with Dr. Mark Hale
Jun 10, 2025 – 43:19 -
From Wrenching to Leading. The Power of Accountability with Clinton Jones
May 27, 2025 – 32:28 -
How to Stop Tool Hunts, Boost Accountability, and Run a Smoother Auto Repair Shop, with Reiny Salmen
May 13, 2025 – 33:49 -
How To Turn Tech Training Into Your Auto Shop's Superpower with Angie and Ken Rocha
Apr 29, 2025 – 46:51 -
Throwback To Ep# 91 | How To Maximize Your Auto Repair Shop's Social Media Potential
Oct 1, 2024 – 34:54 -
Throwback to Ep# 30 | Breaking Things Down Into Little Pieces and Living More Intentionally with Wendy Hawks
Sep 17, 2024 – 27:33 -
Little-known Benefits of Specializing in the Automotive Industry with Chris Fraser
Sep 3, 2024 – 35:48 -
A Quantum Leap to Mental Wellness. Lessons from Eric Gibson's Inspirational Story
Aug 20, 2024 – 28:32 -
Make it Sticky. How To Turn Your Auto Shop into Internal Customers' Third Place with Anthony Wrixon
Aug 6, 2024 – 37:06 -
Total Gain. How To Take Your Collision Shop To the Next Level with Jeff Zalis
Jul 23, 2024 – 35:32 -
Small Town Big Growth: Insights from Robbie Windham on Body Shop Expansion Strategies
Jul 9, 2024 – 32:16 -
How Convenient Is Your Auto Shop? The Human Business of Auto Repair with Geoff Berman
Jun 25, 2024 – 32:22 -
Transparency, Accountability, and Clear Communication at the Service of Auto Repair Growth with Fred Gestwicki Jr
Jun 11, 2024 – 35:21 -
The Importance of Strategic Planning in the Face of the Unexpected. The Story of John and Jackson Blanton
May 28, 2024 – 38:05 -
Is AI Here To Fix the Automotive Industry? An Insightful Conversation with Dan Garlock, Mike Bennett, and Ricky Jordan Jr.
May 14, 2024 – 39:30 -
Cracking the Recruitment Code: A Deep Dive into Internal Customers' Growth with Dan Garlock and Ricky Jordan Jr
Apr 30, 2024 – 41:57 -
Give 'Em the Pickle! Building an Outstanding Auto Repair Shop from Scratch with Kori and Troy Vaninetti
Apr 16, 2024 – 46:45 -
Turning A Passion for Cars into A Profitable Auto Repair Shop with Terry and Travis Griffith
Apr 2, 2024 – 36:22 -
How To Make Your Auto Shop Start Like the Lions and End Like the 49ers with Jason Patel and Geoff Berman
Feb 13, 2024 – 39:43 -
How To Recruit A Swifities' Army for Your Auto Repair Shop with Jason Patel
Jan 30, 2024 – 32:16 -
Throwback To Ep# 5 | Mixing Business and Family the Right Way with Kelli and Lee Weatherby
Dec 12, 2023 – 44:10 -
Throwback To Ep# 72 | Is Your Auto Repair Shop Undercharging For Its Services? with Brian Hunnicutt
Nov 28, 2023 – 31:24 -
Throwback To Ep# 60 | The B-side of Holidays with Mike Warren
Nov 14, 2023 – 31:49 -
Throwback To Ep# 61 | A Miracle From God with Lee Anderson
Oct 31, 2023 – 37:07 -
Throwback To Ep# 55 | Everything You Need To Know About Your Auto Policy with Richard Sharman
Oct 3, 2023 – 31:49 -
Rev Up Your Marketing Efforts and Make Your Competitors Eat Dust with Kim and Brian Walker
Sep 19, 2023 – 35:06 -
You Can Become an A-Tech and Repair Your Own Mind with Cally Rampis
Sep 5, 2023 – 37:22 -
How to Choose the Perfect Software for Your Auto Shop with Kirk Mize and Jesse Meddaugh
Aug 22, 2023 – 35:28 -
How To Maximize Your Auto Repair Shop's Social Media Potential
Aug 8, 2023 – 34:55 -
Why Aiming for Profit Will Help You Put People First with Ron Saharyan
Jul 25, 2023 – 39:35 -
Build Trust Before You Build Dollars And Money Will Follow with Roy Niemi
Jul 4, 2023 – 35:16 -
Run Your Auto Repair Shop As Effectively As A Big Corporation with Drew Bryant
Jun 27, 2023 – 33:37 -
Why Every Auto Repair Shop Should Think Of Getting A CPA with Eric Joern
Jun 20, 2023 – 32:40 -
Using Culture And Reputation To Build A Bench For Your Auto Shop with Roy Keiser
Jun 13, 2023 – 24:03 -
Turning Auto Shop Customers' Data Into Revenue with Justin Rae
Jun 6, 2023 – 36:30 -
What Makes A Perfect Auto Repair 2nd In Command with Andrew & Rachel White and Will Ogles
May 30, 2023 – 34:11 -
Helping Auto Repair's Internal Customers Make The Right Choices with Al Sutherland
May 23, 2023 – 33:54 -
Create More Than A Great Environment In Your Auto Repair Shop with Bianca Gosser
May 16, 2023 – 27:40 -
Thinking Big On Small Auto Repair Shops' Marketing with Phil Jackson
May 9, 2023 – 37:32 -
How To Make Workers' Comp Work Both Ways with Paige Hazeltine
May 2, 2023 – 37:09 -
A Peep Into The Self-Driving Automotive Industry with Chris Chesney
Apr 25, 2023 – 34:06 -
Put People First And Think About What They Want with Lisa Coyle and Jesse Meddaugh
Apr 18, 2023 – 31:10 -
Why You Should Train Your Trainers with Jim Bennett
Apr 11, 2023 – 34:33 -
Take Your Auto Repair Shop Further Faster with George Zeeks
Apr 4, 2023 – 34:00 -
Is Your Auto Repair Shop Undercharging For Its Services? with Brian Hunnicutt
Mar 28, 2023 – 31:24 -
Hire The Right Service Advisor And Level Up Your Auto Repair Shop with Jodi and Darren Knepper
Mar 21, 2023 – 30:32 -
Build An All-Star Bench For Your Auto Repair Shop with Geoff Berman
Mar 14, 2023 – 35:46 -
Hope For The Warriors with Leslie Hunt
Mar 7, 2023 – 32:06 -
Throwback To Ep# 32 | Don't Be Cheap! Pay Your Freedom Tax with Bruce Spencer
Feb 28, 2023 – 22:44 -
Set Your Business In Front Of The 2023 Automotive Industry's Trends with Mike Bennett
Feb 21, 2023 – 37:52
Recent Reviews
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Surfit18Love the connection and analogiesLove the connection between automotive industry and leadership. Excited to hear where you go with this.
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Ryker828Great perspectivesThank you for making me think harder about business.
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jimjustjimMaximum OctaneI’ve known Kim was a rockstar for years, but with the podcast she really shines. Any other podcasters should be jealous.
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Grateful EmilyI love this show!I don’t know anything about cars, but I do know about compassionately operating a business, and Kim is stellar at doing this. She is so inspirational and full of great advice. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone with a business or thinking about having a business!
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ATIKevinExceptional ListenKim does an amazing job bringing discussions to the table that are real word and relevant to today’s business owner.
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My TebowRaising the bar!Kim is so knowledgeable of our automotive industry and an expert in customer service, Organization and implementation of successful actions. We are so thrilled to have somebody this talented represent the automotive industry. 5 star coach!
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msorroKim is the real deal!What a refreshing podcast! Kim is a passionate leader who walks her talk. This one is a must listen!
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TBGPhDSo practical!Kim has got to be one of the most practical coaches I’ve heard in a LONG time. Her examples and insights are so real and applicable to all business leaders. Excellent perspective and advice about caring for internal customers.
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VirgyleeHonest & heartfeltKim is a true leader in what matters in the automotive industry and beyond! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights, I can’t wait to see who your guests are and what we will learn next!
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Debra DinnocenzoMax WOW!Save yourself a carload of troubles! Kim offers important insights from her experience that will help you avoid problems, learn important techniques, and be more successful. Maximum Octane is your go-to podcast for mastering the keys to service leadership excellence!
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greenlane paFilled with EnergySo much fun to listen to Kim and loved everything about the podcast!!
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With an Open HeartEnergy full tiltMaximum Octane is perfectly titled. Kim is a ball of beautifully inspired energy who knows what she's talking about. Kim carves her own path. She's truly a BossBabe who tells it how it is unapologetically and with style. Vroom Vroom BABY!!
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laylatuskoInformative and Inspiring PodcastVery interesting and informative podcast on running a business! Being a business owner, this podcast is relevant to running my business even though I am not in the auto industry. Love Kim’s energy and approach! Aha moment with thinking of my employees as an internal customer!!!
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Barney FeinGo to the Front of the PackTake it to the Max with Kim, her peddle to the metal energy and insight will spark your buisness success!
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rick9560InsightfulKim is an expert in the daily running of automotive repair shops. I have worked with Kim for nearly 10 years. She has amazing insights and can really relate to shop owners.
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SafiRaeSo good!Kim is an amazing ring leader. Love her energy and her focus on success and balance. Her approach is real and authentic! Highly recommend.
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Steveraven1Wow!Never thought of my employees as internal customers! Thanks for this light bulb moment.
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amyrookwoodCEO InsightsWow! Never would have thought a podcast by an auto repair shop would have such useful information for a life coach! Kim is open, unconventional and totally easy to listen to. Loved her background story and this non-auto centered woman can’t wait to hear more!
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