Mind Wrench Podcast

Welcome to The Mind-Wrench Podcast, your go-to resource for personal and professional development in the automotive repair industry. Discover effective strategies to elevate your life to the next level, applicable not just for auto professionals, but for anyone seeking personal growth. Join our knowledgeable host, industry veteran Rick Selover, as he imparts practical insights on mindset, self-improvement, and leadership, enabling you to run a thriving shop and lead a more fulfilling life. Tune in every Monday to expand your horizons. For additional information, connect with Rick on Instagram @rick_selover, become part of the vibrant CollisionMasterMind Facebook Group, or visit rickselover.com for additional information and resources.

Mind Wrench Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Rick Selover, with 237 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rick Selover hosts Mind Wrench Podcast, a education show with 237 episodes published.

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  Episode #236

  You're Never Going to be 100% Ready… So, JUST GO!

  Sep 28, 202620 min

  Send us Fan Mail **️ Podcast Show Notes How many times have you said, “I’m fixing to get ready…”? Maybe it’s about making a change in your shop, starting a new process, tackling a health goal, or finally going after something you’ve been talking about for years. The problem is, sometimes “getting ready” becomes a pretty good excuse for never actually getting started. In this episode, we take a fresh look at procrastination, perfectionism, and fear —and how they can keep you stuck in the “almost ready” zone. Because the truth is, you’re probably never going to have every answer, every dollar, every detail, or every bit of confidence lined up perfectly. I also get personal and share some of the times I jumped into things before I was ready, including a few that went sideways. But every one of them taught me something I couldn't have learned by simply thinking about it. 3 Key Takeaways 1. Preparation can become procrastination. Planning is important, but if you keep waiting for perfect, fear may be driving the bus. 2. Certainty and confidence aren't the same thing. You don't have to know exactly what will happen. You need to believe you can handle what happens. 3. Action creates information. You learn things by doing that you simply can't learn by sitting around thinking about them. The goal isn't to be perfect. It's to get moving, learn, adjust, and keep moving forward. So, what have you been “fixing to get ready” for? Mind Wrench Insights Lead Better. Live Better. Make an Impact. Sign up for FREE to my "Quote of the Day" below: https://tinyurl.com/fv5xr68h Support the show Join our Mind Wrench mailing list! https://bit.ly/3DGNM9o Need one-on-one Mindset or Personal Development coaching? – drop me a note @ Personal Coaching – Rick Selover CLICK HERE FOR 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF COACHING! (use PROMO code FREE50 in the message box!) Affiliate Links Read or listen to Top non-fiction book on Blinkist 20% off membership & 7-day free trial ‍ Need freelance help with your business? Check out Fiverr ​​​​ Want an easier way to shop? Check out Instacart Thanks for listening and please share The Mind Wrench Podcast with others!

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  Episode #235

  Still Your #1 Investment ROI

  Sep 14, 202617 min

  Send us Fan Mail **️ Podcast Show Notes: What’s the Best Investment You Can Make? When we hear the word investment , most of us think about money — retirement accounts, stocks, real estate, or maybe putting money back into the shop. But what if the investment with the biggest potential return isn’t sitting in a financial account at all? In this episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast, I take a look at the different ways we invest every day — our money, time, career, health, relationships, and energy — and why none of them come with a guaranteed return. Your job can change. Technology and AI can change your industry. The economy can change. Even the things we do to improve our health and relationships can’t completely protect us from life throwing us a curveball. So, what investment gives you something you can take with you no matter what changes? Personal development. 4 Key Takeaways for Collision Repair Business Owners: Your Tools and Trade May Change — But You Are the Constant Industry shifts like automation and AI are making some skills obsolete. Investing in personal development builds the adaptability and leadership skills that future-proof your value in the industry. ROI is Unmatched — Across Every Area of Your Life From business performance to relationships and health, personal growth shows up everywhere. The returns from reading one book, shifting your mindset, or adopting a morning routine can ripple through your entire shop and your life. No Barrier to Entry — Just a Decision to Start Forget expensive seminars. Most resources — podcasts, books, YouTube, even mentors — are free or low-cost. Your time is the only investment required, and every second counts. You Can’t Lead a Team Without First Leading Yourself Collision repair shop owners who prioritize their own growth become better decision-makers, communicators, and culture builders. You can’t pour from an empty cup — personal development fills yours first. For shop owners and leaders, the goal isn’t just building a better business. It’s building a better version of yourself — because that’s an investment that can keep paying dividends no matter what the future throws at you. Pro Tip: Start with mindset . Understand the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and how shifting your thinking can unlock personal and professional breakthroughs. Check out episodes #3, #24, and #114 for a deep dive into mindset transformation. Resources Mentioned: The Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanley Mind Wrench Podcast: Episodes #3- #24- #114 Episode #3 - The top 3 factors that influence your mindset! Episode #24 - “Your confidence not sure-as-sh#t?... here’s a mindset shift to boost it to 100%” Episode #114 - Change your mindset, change your life! Personal development mentors: Tony Robbins , Dean Graziosi , Ed Mylett , Dr. Alan Zimmerman , Rob Dial Mind Wrench Insights Lead Better. Live Better. Make an Impact. Sign up for FREE to my "Quote of the Day" below: https://tinyurl.com/fv5xr68h Support the show Join our Mind Wrench mailing list! https://bit.ly/3DGNM9o Need one-on-one Mindset or Personal Development coaching? – drop me a note @ Personal Coaching – Rick Selover CLICK HERE FOR 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF COACHING! (use PROMO code FREE50 in the message box!) Affiliate Links Read or listen to Top non-fiction book on Blinkist 20% off membership & 7-day free trial ‍ Need freelance help with your business? Check out Fiverr ​​​​ Want an easier way to shop? Check out Instacart Thanks for listening and please share The Mind Wrench Podcast with others!

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  Episode #234

  Who's Controlling Your FOCUS? -w/Darren Hardy

  Aug 31, 202620 min

  Send us Fan Mail **️ Podcast Show Notes Who’s controlling your focus? That may sound like a simple question, but if you really stop and think about it, it could have a much bigger impact on your business, your leadership, your relationships, and your life than you realize. Every day, we’re surrounded by things competing for our attention—news, social media, podcasts, videos, notifications, and a constant stream of opinions. And much of it is designed to grab your attention by creating fear, outrage, worry, and drama. In this episode, I share a powerful message from Darren Hardy that helps explain why that matters. Your brain is wired to look for danger. That may have helped our ancestors survive, but today, the media understands exactly how to use that wiring to keep us watching, clicking, scrolling, and coming back for more. But here’s the real problem… What you consistently put into your mind eventually affects what you think about. What you think about shapes what you expect. And what you expect can influence the decisions you make and the results you create. That applies whether you’re running a collision repair shop, leading a team, raising a family, or simply trying to build a better life. The good news? You can take control back. This episode is about becoming more intentional with what you allow into your mind, reducing the negative noise, and directing your focus toward opportunity, growth, learning, and possibility. Because in the end… What controls your focus can control the direction of your life. 4 Key Takeaways: Your attention is valuable—and everyone wants it. Be careful who and what you allow to constantly influence your thinking. Negative inputs can quietly shape a negative mindset. If all you see is problems, danger, and drama, eventually that’s what you start expecting from life. Stand guard at the door of your mind. Choose information that helps you learn, grow, solve problems, and see opportunity—not just content designed to trigger you. Your life tends to follow your focus. Like Darren Hardy says, your eyes point the direction—and your energy and actions often follow. So make sure you’re looking where you actually want to go. Guest Info. Darren Hardy YouTube Link: Darren Hardy Experts Industry Association Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsVdf0uYt0k&t=8s&pp=ygUaZGFycmVuIGhhcmR5IGtleW5vdGUgZm9jdXM%3D Mind Wrench Insights Lead Better. Live Better. Make an Impact. Sign up for FREE to my "Quote of the Day" below: https://tinyurl.com/fv5xr68h Support the show Join our Mind Wrench mailing list! https://bit.ly/3DGNM9o Need one-on-one Mindset or Personal Development coaching? – drop me a note @ Personal Coaching – Rick Selover CLICK HERE FOR 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF COACHING! (use PROMO code FREE50 in the message box!) Affiliate Links Read or listen to Top non-fiction book on Blinkist 20% off membership & 7-day free trial ‍ Need freelance help with your business? Check out Fiverr ​​​​ Want an easier way to shop? Check out Instacart Thanks for listening and please share The Mind Wrench Podcast with others!

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  Episode #233

  STOP Fearing AI- Use it to Buy Back Your Time

  Aug 17, 202621 min

  Send us Fan Mail **️ Podcast Show Notes Stop Fearing AI: Use It to Buy Back Your Time What if the technology that makes a lot of shop owners want to hit pause is actually the technology that could help give you your life back? In this episode, we take AI out of the hype and put it into the real world of collision repair. With ADAS, EVs, OEM procedures, parts delays, technician shortages and customer demands already filling your day, you don't need another complicated system. You need leverage. AI is already being used in collision repair, and we look at practical ways shop owners and leaders can start using it today—from organizing messy thoughts and creating SOPs to building training materials, improving customer communication and getting a head start on marketing. We also explore easy-to-use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Canva, Descript, ElevenLabs and HeyGen, including voice and video AI. More importantly, we talk about avoiding the trap of spending more time learning about AI than actually using it. 4 Key Takeaways 1. Start small. Pick one repetitive task that wastes your time and see if AI can make it easier. 2. AI doesn't replace your judgment. It helps you get from a blank page to a usable starting point faster. 3. Use AI responsibly. Verify important information, understand privacy settings and protect sensitive customer and business information. 4. The real payoff is time. Use AI to work smarter, run a smoother shop and buy back time for the things that matter outside the business. If you're skeptical about AI, this episode is for you. You don't have to become an expert. You just have to be willing to try one thing. Mind Wrench Insights Lead Better. Live Better. Make an Impact. Sign up for FREE to my "Quote of the Day" below: https://tinyurl.com/fv5xr68h Support the show Join our Mind Wrench mailing list! https://bit.ly/3DGNM9o Need one-on-one Mindset or Personal Development coaching? – drop me a note @ Personal Coaching – Rick Selover CLICK HERE FOR 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF COACHING! (use PROMO code FREE50 in the message box!) Affiliate Links Read or listen to Top non-fiction book on Blinkist 20% off membership & 7-day free trial ‍ Need freelance help with your business? Check out Fiverr ​​​​ Want an easier way to shop? Check out Instacart Thanks for listening and please share The Mind Wrench Podcast with others!

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  Episode #231

  A Second Chance- Lessons from a Stroke, Mindset & Gratitude

  Jul 20, 202614 min

  Send us Fan Mail **️ Podcast Show Notes Sometimes life has a way of stopping you in your tracks and reminding you what really matters. For the past six years, I've poured my heart into the Mind Wrench Podcast without sponsors, ads, or a paycheck. The reward has always been hearing from listeners who tell me an episode helped them through a tough time or changed the way they think. That's what keeps me going. Then, one Sunday morning, everything changed. For the first time in my life, I found myself riding in the back of an ambulance on the way to the emergency room. As someone whose career revolves around coaching, mentoring, speaking, and communicating, my biggest fear wasn't just my health—it was the possibility of losing the ability to do what I love and serve this incredible collision repair community. That experience forced me to face something I often talk about on this podcast: mindset isn't just another leadership buzzword. It's the foundation for everything we do. It shapes how we lead our teams, make decisions, handle adversity, and ultimately build our businesses. Whether it's your health, your shop, or your personal life, the question isn't "Why is this happening to me?" The better question is, "Now what?" This episode is personal, honest, and maybe one of the most important conversations I've shared because the lessons reach far beyond the walls of a body shop. Key Takeaways Your mindset determines your next move. When life or business knocks you down, asking "Now what?" creates action instead of keeping you stuck. Don't ignore the warning signs. Whether it's your health, your team, or your business, small problems become big ones when we convince ourselves they'll simply go away. Your greatest impact isn't measured by money. It's measured by the people you help, the leaders you develop, and the positive difference you make every single day. If you're a shop owner, manager, technician, or anyone striving to become a better leader and a better person, I hope this episode encourages you to take care of yourself, challenge your thinking, and remember that your greatest asset isn't your equipment or your building—it's you. Sign up for FREE to my "Quote of the Day" below: https://tinyurl.com/fv5xr68h Support the show Join our Mind Wrench mailing list! https://bit.ly/3DGNM9o Need one-on-one Mindset or Personal Development coaching? – drop me a note @ Personal Coaching – Rick Selover CLICK HERE FOR 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF COACHING! (use PROMO code FREE50 in the message box!) Affiliate Links Read or listen to Top non-fiction book on Blinkist 20% off membership & 7-day free trial ‍ Need freelance help with your business? Check out Fiverr ​​​​ Want an easier way to shop? Check out Instacart Thanks for listening and please share The Mind Wrench Podcast with others!

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