What separates a great shop from everybody else?
Patty Ruggia has spent years seeing dealerships from the recruiting side. Jade Price sees the industry from inside the workshop. Their answers point back to the same things: leadership, recognition, communication, customer experience, and the culture created inside the shop.
We also get into why constantly correcting people can destroy trust, why great shops make customers feel like part of the community, and how the attitude of one leader can spread through an entire team.
What did the best shop you’ve ever worked in do differently?
Drop it in the comments.
Negative Pushes.
Positive Pulls.
God Bless.
j.
Featuring:
Patty Ruggia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-ruggia-07913863/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autocanada
Jade Price
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-price-4675016b/
https://www.instagram.com/theautomotivecapture/
https://www.tiktok.com/@theautomotivecapture
Hosted by Joshua Taylor
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⚠️ Disclaimer:
I’m a licensed mechanic. That doesn’t mean I know what I’m doing, whether it’s fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.
Chapters
00:00 Season 4 Finale
01:05 What Great Shops Do
02:08 Leadership Starts at Top
03:42 Praise Before Criticism
06:49 Make Customers Feel Welcome
08:49 Your Shop Has a Vibe
09:57 Leadership That Spreads
11:47 Negative Culture Costs
12:27 The Biggest Change
13:28 Closing Season 4
Information
- Show
- Published13 August 2026 at 11:30 UTC
- Length15 min
- RatingClean
