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Downshift With Tonnika
Power does not always come from pushing harder. Sometimes in life and in business, the smartest move is to slow down so you can move forward with control, clarity, and intention. Just like a great driver, growth means looking ahead, preparing for the climb, and knowing when it is time to change gears.
Episodes
- Downshift With Tonnika
My Dad Taught Me the Hardest Lesson in Shop Ownership | William Brown & Mike Allen - Ep 51
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Stop Chasing KPIs and Start Investing in People | Darrin Barney & Stuart Baker - Ep 50
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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Chris Enright and the "It Must Be Nice" Crowd" - Ep 49
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Are Shop Owners Failing the Next Generation of Technicians? | Gerrot Jacobson & Chad Whitley - Ep 48
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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The Road from Mobile Mechanic to Shop Owner | Xavier Bowe - Ep 47
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Same Revenue. 170 Fewer Cars. | Tatsu Tsuchida - Ep 46
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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30 Years as a Technician… And He’s Still Learning | Brandon Steckler & Lee Days - Ep 45
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Are Shop Owners Creating the Technician Shortage? | Brandon Sloan - Ep 44
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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The Hard Truth About Technician-Turned-Shop Owners | Tomi Oliva - Ep 43
You shouldn't have to play detective just to figure out what's happening in your own shop. 😂 If you're ready for all your shop's information in one place…
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Could Divorce Cost You Your Shop? | Sid Matlock - Ep 42
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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We Created the Technician Shortage | Katie Gates - Ep 41
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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The Technicians Who Get Ahead Do THIS | Bruce Bolen - Ep 40
You shouldn't have to play detective just to figure out what's happening in your own shop. 😂 If you're ready for all your shop's information in one place…
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Young Technicians Aren’t the Problem. Bad Mentorship Is. | Phil Ubinger & Hunter Jackson - Ep 39
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Shop Owners: Maybe YOU'RE the Problem | Tristin Sweeney - 38
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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Are You Running Your Shop… Or Is It Running You? | Darin Johnson - Ep 37
You shouldn't have to play detective just to figure out what's happening in your own shop. 😂 If you're ready for all your shop's information in one place…
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Why Young Technicians Keep Failing | Riley Spence - Ep 36
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Why Great Technicians Struggle as Shop Owners | Aniz Lavji & Brian Gauthier - Ep 35
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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From College Basketball to Automotive Leader | Gabby Oglesby - Ep 34
You shouldn't have to play detective just to figure out what's happening in your own shop. 😂 If you're ready for all your shop's information in one place…
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Who Takes Care of the Shop Owner? | JeanAnn SaintGrace - Ep 33
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Benjie Burris's "Secret Weapon" for His Shop | Benjie and Kristy Burris - Ep 32
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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How to Build a Business While Raising a Family | Kassiady Markham - Ep 31
You shouldn't have to play detective just to figure out what's happening in your own shop. 😂 If you're ready for all your shop's information in one place…
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The Mistake That's Costing Your Shop Money | Nick Yannessa & Chi Wong - Ep 30
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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The Shop Owner Comparison Trap | Anders Gustafson - Ep 29
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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What Nobody Warns You About Shop Ownership | Andrew Klement & Caleb McElmurry - Ep 28
You shouldn't have to play detective just to figure out what's happening in your own shop. 😂 If you're ready for all your shop's information in one place…
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Stop Running Your Shop Like a Technician | Rick White and Buckaroobob Bucknbob (John Firm) - Ep 27
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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The Conversation Women in Automotive Need to Hear | Maryann Croce , Melissa Birdie Patterson and Tiffany Scherado-Birou - Ep 26
Running a shop is hard enough—you don't need your software making it harder. 😂 If you're ready for more clarity, better organization, and a smoother experience…
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Why Busy Shops Stay Broke | Josh Oberlander | Ep 25
You shouldn't have to play detective just to figure out what's happening in your own shop. 😂 If you're ready for all your shop's information in one place…
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ATTENTION: Shop Owners - Buy Back Your Time | Dan Thieken - Ep 24
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Your Shop Might Be Driving Customers Away | Jessica Watkins - Ep 23
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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The Secret to Thriving in the Automotive Industry | Justin Allen - Ep 22
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Burnout Is Killing Great Leaders | Josh Parnell - Ep 21
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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The Hiring Mistake Shop Owners Keep Making | Sara Fraser & Chrisi Falco - Ep 20
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Why Young People Aren't Choosing the Trades | Zeb Beard and Benjie Burris - Ep 19
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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How Failure Can Lead to Huge Success | Josh Oberlander - Ep 18
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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How to Build a Team That Doesn't Need You Every Minute | Brandon Steckler - Ep 17
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Why Most Shop Owners Stay Stuck | Jimmy Lea - Ep 16
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Boobs, Business & Building Culture That Lasts | Benjie Burris & Callie Johnson - Ep 15
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Build Your Shop, but Don’t Forget to Build a Life | Greg Buckley - Ep 14
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Grow Your Shop By Doing Less? | Buckaroobob & Michael Guenther - Ep 13
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Why Busy Doesn’t Mean Profitable in Auto Repair | Mike Allen and Jim Cokonis - Ep 12
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
- Downshift With Tonnika
How to Build a Repair Shop From the Ground Up | Jennifer Hulbert - Ep 11
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Jeff Compton Tells All - A Real Look At His Industry Impact | Jeff Compton - Ep 10
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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[Special Audio Only Episode] Leadership vs. Management: The Truth Nobody Told You | Michael Smith - Episode 9
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Women Are Impacting Auto Repair! | Coralee Zueff - Episode 8
Consistency is key - heard that! But, consistency is HARD. That's why I gave up on trying and let the experts handle it. Detect Auto. Let them clean up your…
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Before I Was the Boss Lady, I Was His Little Girl | William Brown and Ash Kaplan - Episode 7
Today, we welcome the man who started it all....William Brown, my daddio. It took some convincing to get him to open up, but I just HAD to let you meet him!…
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Screw the Customer - Happy Workers Are More Important | Becky Witt - Episode 6
In this episode, Becky Witt joins Tonnika and Ash to say that having happy workers is the foundation for customer satisfaction. Becky also shares how a shift…
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How to Build Your Personal Brand | Lola Schmidt and Kim Walker - Episode 5
In this episode, Tonnika Haynes is joined by Lola Schmidt and Kim Walker for a candid conversation about navigating business ownership, brand authenticity, and…
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Lower Car Count = More Money?? | Rick White - Episode 4
In this episode, Tonnika has on Rick White, president of 180 Biz. Rick explains why the best shop owners know when to slow down and reassess, not just push…
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Overcome Your Fears and Be YOU!! | Episode 3
In this episode, Tonnika Haynes welcomes Ash Kaplan to talk about the realities of shop ownership and building a business with authenticity. Tonnika Haynes…
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Why Technicians and Advisors Don't Work Well Together and What Should Change | Jeff Compton - Episode 2
In this episode, Tonnika Haynes and Ash Kaplan welcome Jeff Compton from The Jaded Mechanic Podcast. Jeff Compton shares his frustration with old, ineffective…
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Listen to BAD Advice?? Zeb Beard Says To | Episode 1
It's our first ever episode!!!! Wow - never did I ever think I'd have a podcast. WHAT??!!! Yet, here we are. I'm ready for this journey and excited for you to…
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What is Downshift with Tonnika?? | Trailer
Downshift with Tonnika - new episodes each Thursday!