{"podcast":{"title":"Repair Shop Reckoning","slug":"repair-shop-reckoning-7416916","podcast_index_feed_id":7416916,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6688688/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a38e18411320853387e4ba9306142b39.jpg","author":"Loud Mouth Studio","episode_count":63,"summary":"Repair Shop Reckoning is the no-nonsense, hard-hitting podcast where host Kevin Brown pulls no punches in bringing you the raw truth about the collision and repair shop industry. Forget the corporate sugarcoating—this show dives into the gritty reality of what really goes on behind the scenes. Whether you’re a shop owner, a mechanic, or just someone tired of the BS, Kevin’s got the hard-earned expertise and unapologetic opinions you need. Each episode tackles the biggest issues, challenges, and game-changing tips in the industry, giving you the tools to cut through the noise and level up your shop. Buckle up—it’s time to get real. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:21:36.202254+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916"},"episode":{"title":"If You Don't Run Your Shop Then Your Shop Runs You","slug":"if-you-don-t-run-your-shop-then-your-shop-runs-you","published_at":"2026-02-13T12:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/if-you-don-t-run-your-shop-then-your-shop-runs-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-don-t-run-your-shop-then-your-shop-runs-you--70028131","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70028131/rsp_the_ai_experience_vid.mp3","summary":"Because being good at fixing cars isn’t enough anymore... This episode is for shop owners who are tired of chaos, thin margins, and feeling like they’re constantly putting out fires. Kevin breaks down what it actually takes to build a disciplined, profitable shop in an industry that’s getting tougher by the day. We’re talking real systems. Real structure. Real leadership. Inside this episode: -Why letting customers bring their own parts kills your margins -The difference between ChatGPT and a properly built shop AI system -How documentation and process increase close rate -Why most shops misunderstand sell-through rate -The truth about service advisors vs. technicians -How systems protect you from insurance games If you want to stop reacting and start running your shop like a business, not a hobby, this one’s for you. No corporate script. No sugarcoating. Just what works. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688/support .","meta_description":"Because being good at fixing cars isn’t enough anymore... This episode is for shop owners who are tired of chaos, thin margins, and feeling like they’re c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3047,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/episodes/if-you-don-t-run-your-shop-then-your-shop-runs-you/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/if-you-don-t-run-your-shop-then-your-shop-runs-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}