High Gear Podcast

Step into the driver’s seat of success with the High Gear Podcast, where powerful conversations with exceptional shop owners fuel insightful discussions. Created by Ryan Burton, a seasoned broadcaster and the visionary behind Leads Near Me, and co-hosted by Thomas Hays, VP of Leads Near Me and former host of Success Leaves Clues: An Automotive Industry Podcast, each episode of the High Gear Podcast is a journey into the heart of automotive entrepreneurship. On the show, you’ll hear from various voices in our industry sharing their expertise and strategies for thriving in today’s competitive automotive market. We believe that auto repair shop owners are not just entrepreneurs, but multifaceted individuals with diverse interests and aspirations. Our podcast reflects this belief, offering a dynamic blend of practical insights and personal development wisdom to help you accelerate towards your goals. Beyond business, the High Gear Podcast explores the holistic journey of shop ownership

High Gear Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #32

  Building Teams That Last: Inside the Leads Near Me Culture

  Aug 26, 202510 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Ryan Burton opens up about how Leads Near Me has built a thriving team and culture that directly drives results for auto repair shops across North America.</p><p>Ryan shares the company’s mission — “connecting great shops with great customers with the greatest of ease” — and then dives into how they make it happen: recruiting strategies, assessment tools, interviews with multiple team members, and an open-door culture that makes employees feel like owners.</p><p>You’ll also hear:</p>Why hiring isn’t just about skills but about staying power and fitHow assessments like TestGorilla an...

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  Episode #31

  From Dirt Floors to a Thriving Auto Empire: The Inspiring Journey of A1 Automotive’s Kendall Warnock

  Jan 13, 202550 minS0

  <p>Join host Ryan Burton on the High Gear Podcast as he sits down with Kendall Warnock, owner of A1 Automotive in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kendall’s story begins on the dirt floors of a reservation shop and follows his journey to building a multimillion-dollar automotive business—all driven by an unwavering commitment to faith, family, and community.</p><p>In this episode, Kendall shares the personal discipline strategies that keep him at peak performance, insights into creating an outstanding customer experience, and why giving back to the community is at the core of A1 Automotive’s success. From discussing the challe...

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  Episode #30

  The Real Story on AI in Google Ads

  Jan 3, 20256 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the High Gear Podcast Ryan Burton takes a deep dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and Google Ads. As one of the leading voices in Google Ads for auto repair shops, Ryan shares invaluable insights on:</p><p> • How Google’s long-standing AI capabilities have evolved over time</p><p> • The current limitations of AI in managing campaigns, especially in industries like auto repair</p><p> • Why human expertise remains crucial to ensure campaign success</p><p> • How to avoid falling for AI-driven sales pitches that overpromise and underdeliver</p><p>If you’re navigating t...

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  Episode #29

  High Gear Conference 2024: Millionaire Maker - Marketing Cheat Sheet with Carrie Lynn Rodenberg

  Jan 1, 202547 minS0

  <p>In this special episode of the High Gear Podcast, we bring you the audio from Carrie Lynn Rodenberg’s keynote session at the High Gear Conference 2024, held on November 15th.</p><p>Carrie, the CEO and Founder of Turnkey Marketing, shares her expert insights in “Millionaire Maker: Marketing Cheat Sheet”, a session packed with strategies to help auto repair shop owners elevate their marketing efforts and drive growth.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p> • How to apply marketing psychology to connect with customers and increase results</p><p> • The importance of building a “marketing web” for consistent v...

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  Episode #28

  High Gear Conference 2024 - Justin Rae: Using customer Data to Your Benefit

  Dec 31, 202450 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the High Gear Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Justin Rae, Founder and CEO of Cinch, as he takes the stage at the High Gear Conference 2024 in Atlanta. Tune in to hear Justin’s compelling insights on “Using Customer Data to Your Benefit.”</p><p>Discover how to harness the power of data to elevate your customer relationships, streamline operations, and drive business growth. Justin dives deep into the future of AI and automation in the auto repair industry, explores predictive analytics, and shares practical strategies to turn data into a competitive advantage.</p><p>Whether...

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