{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"How to Get Unstuck When Your Auto Repair Business Stops Growing [THA 480]","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/how-to-get-unstuck-when-your-auto-repair-business-stops-growing-tha-480","audioUrl":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3f6e0095-a3ea-482f-bf4b-9aa56de7f280.mp3","description":"Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty\n\nWatch Full Video Episode\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this episode of the Town Hall Academy, host Carm Capriotto is joined by Matt Wagg and Shiju Thomas to tackle a common challenge in the automotive repair industry: getting “unstuck.” The conversation focuses on breaking through growth plateaus by sharpening leadership, building a meaningful culture, and committing to continuous employee development.\nLeadership & Accountability\n\nGrowth stalls when tenure is valued over performanceNot every team member will grow with the businessLeaders must make tough calls and avoid carrying “dead weight.”Practice radical candor: honest conversations build trustSelf-awareness is critical; seek outside accountability (coaches/peers)\nCulture & Development\n\nCulture must be intentional and tangible, not just social eventsBuilt through aligned hiring and shared valuesReinforced with tools like assessments, training, and team learningContinuous education prepares teams for evolving vehicle technologyA learning culture attracts higher-level talent\nEmbracing Being “Stuck”\n\nFeeling stuck often signals ambition and growthIndicates you’re pushing into new challengesClear personal and business goals provide directionWithout clarity, the business risks drifting without purpose\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUltimately, getting unstuck isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about honest reflection, intentional leadership, and a commitment to growth. The shops that move forward are led by people willing to have the hard conversations, invest in their teams, and take ownership of what needs to change. If you’re feeling stuck, take it as a signal, not a setback, and use it as the catalyst to refocus, realign, and lead your business to the next level.\n\nMatt Wagg, Accelerated Diagnostics and Automotive, Bennington, NE. Matt’s previous episodes HERE\n\nShiju Thomas, Hotchkiss Auto Repair, Denver, CO. Shiju's previous episodes HERE\n\nThanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS\n\nNAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/\n\nThanks to our Partner, Today's Class\n\nOptimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/\n\nThanks to our Partner, KUKUI\n\nStop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI’s integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/\n\nThanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty\n\nYou’re probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/\n\nConnect with the Podcast:\n\n- Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/\n\n- Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters\n\n- Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976\n\n- Subscribe on YouTube: "},"annotations":[{"startTime":76.7,"endTime":103.0,"type":"company","title":"NapaTrax","url":"/glossary/napa-trax","quote":"And we thank our great partners, NapaTrax, today's class, Kukui and Pit Crew Loyalty. Hey, did you know that NapaTrax has on-site training plus six days a week support?","canonicalId":"company:napa-trax","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"NapaTrax is a shop-management and training-support platform aimed at helping automotive repair businesses run more efficiently. 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