Master Tech to Millionaire

AutoShop Answers
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Master Tech to Millionaire is the AutoShop Answers podcast for independent auto repair shop owners ready to run a real operating company, not just own a demanding job. Operators from Adams Automotive and the AutoShop Answers network share practical lessons on auto hospitality, shop profitability, customer experience, service-advisor execution, hiring A-players, multi-shop growth, AI, leadership, and building a business that can run without the owner carrying everything. Episodes include shop-owner stories, Key-to-Key training debriefs, and operating playbooks from the front counter to the P&L. Learn about live AutoShop Answers training at https://autoshopanswers.com.

  1. 3d ago

    From $14/hr to Homeowner: Cliff “Cliffhanger” Cantu’s Rise at Adams Automotive

    M2M host Glenn Piccolo introduces the new Superstar Series and welcomes team member Cliff Cantu (aka Cliffhanger) to share his story and role at Adams Automotive. Cliff describes his start in the industry at age 11, how a $69.99 engine flush led him into customer service and selling services, time away from the industry, and ultimately being recruited to Adams Automotive where his new role has radically transformed his life. The episode walks through Cliff’s shop tour approach, the team’s emphasis on energy, accountability, free diagnostics, loaner cars and selling with passion rather than pressure—showing how those practices build trust and close sales. AutoShopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com

  2. 5d ago

    Autoshop Ministries - DeVante Tidwell K2K 7/21/26 Sermon on When a Little Goes a Long Way

    Chaplain DeVante Tidwell delivers another live sermon at Key to Key weekend in Houston, TX preaching from 2 Kings, using the widow's jar of oil to show that what feels like too little can become more when placed in God's hands. He addresses guilt, condemnation, and the power of surrender, urging listeners to give their fears, past mistakes, and small resources to God.

  3. Jul 23

    July Courtside & Key2Key Debrief: The No‑Risk, Perfected Business Model - Bonus Zoom Episode 12

    Glenn Piccolo hosts the Profit Panel with special guest Todd Hayes to debrief Key2Key to Callbacks and the Courtside program in Houston. They highlight our high-energy training, VIP Rack Attack day, and real stories from team members like Mike Quinn who transformed from knowing nothing about cars to running the entire Houston market in three years. Guests emphasize implementation over theory: surrendering to the concept, doing the work (start with the take‑five), teamwork between front and back of house, and the idea that this perfected business model removes risk when executed. To come and be a part, contact Todd Westerlund at 925-980-8012 or visit AutoshopAnswers.com. Auto-Shop-Media.com

  4. Jul 21

    Using the Shop Tour to Identify Pain & Close the Deal

    Joe Adams hosts a legendary wealth management advisor, exploring and breaking down the Sandler sales approach—professionals solve by identifying pain, quantifying it, and personalizing solutions—so shops can build trust and close more business. The episode also covers wealth-building basics: start early, buy assets not liabilities, use compounding, diversify outside the business, and plan estate and insurance strategies to protect family wealth and prepare for an exit. AutoshopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com

  5. Jul 19

    AutoShop Ministries Episode 4 - Iron Sharpens Iron: The Power of Friction in Business

    Joe Adams and Chaplain Devontae Tidwell discuss the importance of partnerships, community, and mentorship in business, using Proverbs and Ecclesiastes to show how the right people sharpen you and produce ROI. The episode emphasizes finding mentors, creating healthy friction to grow, paying it forward by mentoring others, and practical steps to get into the right rooms and relationships.

  6. Jul 12

    AutoShop Ministries Episode 3 - From Technician to CEO: Pace, Purpose, and Long-Term Success

    Joe Adams and Chaplain Devontae Tidwell discuss why endurance beats speed in leadership and business. Using scripture & practical examples, they explain how steady, sustainable effort builds lasting success. They challenge listeners to slow down, set a sustainable pace, and ask whether today’s choices will still be good eight years from now—emphasizing discipline, patience, and long-term planning.

  7. Jul 8

    Wayne Stewart and his Precision Tune Shop Transformation - Bonus Zoom Episode 11

    Glenn interviews Wayne Stewart, owner-operator of a top Precision Tune in Noonan, GA, about his journey from past struggles to running a high-performing shop. Wayne explains how Auto Shop Answers and Key2Key helped transform his business—boosting sales, improving shop presentation, and fostering a disciplined, winning culture. He shares practical lessons on hiring and developing A-players, managing conflict versus toxicity, and the day-to-day execution that drives results. The episode is a candid look at leadership, faith, and the real work behind creating a standout auto hospitality business.   AutoShopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com

  8. Jul 5

    AutoShop Ministries Episode 2 - Make Your Best Your Standard: From Technician to CEO

    Joe Adams and chaplain Devante Tidwell discuss making "your best" the daily standard—drawing on Colossians 3:23 and Proverbs—to defeat laziness and build consistent excellence in work, faith, and family. The episode mixes Scripture, practical shop and life examples (micro wins, habits, leadership) and a challenge to choose one small change today that compounds into long-term success.

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Master Tech to Millionaire is the AutoShop Answers podcast for independent auto repair shop owners ready to run a real operating company, not just own a demanding job. Operators from Adams Automotive and the AutoShop Answers network share practical lessons on auto hospitality, shop profitability, customer experience, service-advisor execution, hiring A-players, multi-shop growth, AI, leadership, and building a business that can run without the owner carrying everything. Episodes include shop-owner stories, Key-to-Key training debriefs, and operating playbooks from the front counter to the P&L. Learn about live AutoShop Answers training at https://autoshopanswers.com.

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  • Creator
    AutoShop Answers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 AutoShop Answers. All rights reserved.
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    Master Tech to Millionaire