The “Monster” in Your Head Is Costing Your Shop Money [RR 1086]

About this episode

Carm Capriotto and Greg Bunch discuss the mindset barriers that hinder leadership and growth in auto repair, focusing on the 'monster' voice that limits necessary actions.

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this episode of Coffee with Carm and a Coach, host Carm Capriotto sits down with Greg Bunch, business coach and Founder at Transformers Institute and owner of Aspen Auto Clinic, to unpack the mindset barriers that quietly limit leadership and growth in auto repair. At the center of the conversation is the “monster” voice that is wired for survival, not success. While it once kept us safe, today it often holds leaders and advisors back from difficult but necessary actions: addressing underperformance, having honest conversations, or confidently recommending needed work. Left unchecked, that fear can cost shops hundreds of thousands, even millions, in missed opportunities. Greg shares five foundational pillars for effective leadership: Wisdom: Surrounding yourself with the right voices and guidance Knowledge: Understanding your numbers and facts without emotion Understanding: Knowing what those numbers actually mean in your business Diligence: Doing what needs to be done, even when it’s uncomfortable Right Choices: Staying aligned with your values, no matter the pressure Together, Carm and Greg…

People in this episode

Host: Carm Capriotto

Guest: Greg Bunch

Topics covered

• leadership
• mindset barriers
• auto repair
• business growth
• effective leadership
• emotional decision making

Keywords

• leadership
• mindset
• auto repair
• business coaching
• performance
• decision making
• emotional intelligence

Sponsors

NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Transformers Institute, Aspen Auto Clinic

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