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In this episode, Lucas and David sit down with Azael "Oz" Sepulveda of Oz Mechanics, a diagnostician, business owner, and successful YouTube star, to tackle the hurdles of business ownership. Oz delves into his journey of obtaining a shop and the complexities he faced with zoning laws and parking regulations, seeking guidance from Tony Robbins' principles along the way. David reflects on the vital yet undervalued skill of setting appropriate charges for specialty shop services, emphasizing the consumer's perception of cost versus value. Furthermore, Oz shares his YouTube channel's inception, inspired by influencers like Scanner Danner, and the importance of producing content that resonates with the audience.
00:00 A Long-time friend's hug made the wife uncomfortable.
08:48 Nickname "Ozzy" started unexpectedly and stuck.
14:17 Customer brings car to shop after unsuccessful repair.
17:28 Content creators struggle to transition from comedy.
24:28 Trouble communicating but still managed to help.
28:19 Networking events help realize the industry's vast opportunities.
31:55 Simplified car troubleshooting process leads to success.
40:17 Technicians seek complex work, but the market is limited.
47:04 Monique points out the embarrassing shadow on the cutout.
49:37 Consumer motivation determines car repair feasibility.
53:00 This Fascinating video is about Indian entrepreneurs returning home.
58:31 Pursue a comic art career through education and practice.
01:04:09 Visiting the American Revolution site and Boston exhibit.
01:13:42 Man remembered father's lively presence at the shop.
01:16:58 Treating location as a savings account, building equity.
Episode 166 - Automotive Training Failures With Dominick Marquez
Episode 165 - Chasing An American Dream While Balancing Family and Culture With Gilbert Khoshaba
Episode 164 - John Phelps on Career Shifts and Setting Industry Standards
Bonus Episode - Why Small Shops Fail - The Uncut Audio
Episode 163 - Balancing Business Ownership and Technology in the Auto Industry With Gregg Rainville and James Harris of Steer CRM
Episode 162 - Lauralee Schmidt on Repair Shop Economics and Social Media Slips
Episode 161 - The Realities of Coaching in the Auto Industry & Customer Misconceptions with Matt Wagg
Bonus Episode - Frank Scandura on AutoTechIQ And Enhancing Shop Dynamics
Episode 159 - Facing Harsh Climates, Staff Dynamics, and Industry Changes With Kory Rozema
Bonus Episode - Chris Craig on Creating Positive Automotive Work Environments Even At A Dealership
Episode 158 - Sean Tipping Confronts David On Withholding Technician Pay
Episode 157 - Emotional Intelligence Within An Auto Repair Business with Clint White
Episode 156 - David Macholz on Rethinking Technician Certification and Training
Episode 155 - Harnessing SEO and De-escalation Tactics with Brian Walker
Episode 154 - Dissecting Conversations and Conversion Rates Using AI with Stan Stokes
Episode 153 - Murray Voth on Thriving in the Automotive Industry
Episode 152 - A Blueprint for Financial Independence in Auto Repair Shops with Rick White of 180Biz
Episode 151 - A Shop Owner's Guide to Consolidation and Exit Strategies
Episode 150 - Jimmy Purdy of The Gearbox Podcast on Evolving Business and Industry Challenges
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