There are many great business coaches in our industry. Many of them have come from the General Repair universe. With that said, like AAMCO, I have seen many...
One of the coolest things about working in a transmission shop is that you’ll get to see, and hopefully, work on some pretty iconic rides from time to time...
Okay, I know double-negatives can be confusing, but they can also drive a point home. Like when Yogi Berra tried to explain to the sports writers why the Mets...
Project planning and execution, the topic of my program at ATRA’s Powertrain Expo, is one of my favorite subjects. And while the process is relatively simple...
Since 1954, transmission professionals have looked to ATRA for training and specialty services to keep the transmission-rebuilding industry strong and the...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature where I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life. This article is a fitting way...
In the last issue of GEARS, I talked to three students about their experience with the automotive industry and what ATRA can do to help them with a career...
Expanding Legal Immigration from Mexico Can Keep the US Young… The Economic Benefits Are Significant
If we could find a legal framework to expand Mexican immigration, this can keep the US young and economically vibrant. In the early 2000s, while studying...
While you might not be planning a wedding, if you’re considering a major purchase of any kind, it might be prudent to run a financial ratio analysis first...
For professionals in the torque converter and transmission rebuilding industry, the start of May signals an exciting opportunity to network, learn, and deepen...
3….2….1…. Liftoff! A rocket launch is an exciting event, as is launching a new business. Just as many hours of hard work and research go into...
A new friend asked me recently, “Where do you find your inspiration”? As per my usual method of communication, the truth spewed out. My answer was simple...
As we move through 2025 and look ahead to 2026, retirees face a rapidly shifting financial landscape shaped by inflationary pressures, geopolitical...
If it’s correct to refer to cyberspace as a place, the internet is a wonderful place. It’s filled with information, funny videos with cats jumping on...
Why transparently teaching and sharing financial statements may be the most powerful culture-building tool you’re not using.
If you’ve been in this...
Did you know that as a locally owned transmission repair shop owner, you have a significant competitive advantage when it comes to marketing your shop? And, if...
Women are awfully amazing beings. Women can grow an entirely new human inside of themselves. They muster through excruciating pain to bear that child, and then...
My staff and I were discussing job assignments and “Role Descriptions” of what they were paid to do. I asked the office manager, “What is the purpose of...
There is no shortage of discouraging financial news today. Rather than jumping on the interest rate and inflation bandwagon, let’s reflect on ourselves. As...
In March as I read the line-up for this year’s SXSW (South by Southwest) music event in Austin, Texas it made me think of the Powertrain Expo. No, they...
