TOP SHOP by Paul Donahue

Paul Donahue

Hello and welcome to the Topshop, where we convert your automotive dreams into digital realities! This is your pitstop for all things automotive SEO, where we arm you with expert insights, industry secrets and game-changing strategies that put you in the pole position on Google’s racetrack. Why? Because we believe every automotive business deserves to be seen by the right people, at the right time. And you know what they say, ’The best place to hide a dead body is the second page of Google.’ We’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen to you. And trust me when I say this: You’re driving with the pros now. Over a decade of digital experience on the speedometer, we’ve fine-tuned our engines to ensure maximum mileage for your business. Rev up your ROI and fuel your future with us. Welcome to the fast lane owners, let’s get started!

  1. 1d ago

    Eric Campbell, Owner of Redleaf Services, on Diesel Repair, Oil Analysis, and Staying Profitable in Blue Springs, Missouri

    What’s one of the biggest profit killers in diesel repair? Blind guessing and handwritten chaos. Eric Campbell shares how switching to software, tracking time correctly, and using tools like oil analysis helped his shop become more efficient, more accurate, and easier to manage. He also talks work-life balance, setting boundaries with hours, and why saying “no” can protect your team and your margins. If you’re trying to run a tighter shop in 2025, this conversation delivers real, usable takeaways. #ExploreMore #Fyp #Missouri #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

  2. 2d ago

    Steve Corridori, Owner of Six Star Automotive and ASE Master Certified Technician, on Building a Culture-First Shop in Sandpoint, Idaho

    If you’ve ever felt stuck doing everything yourself, this episode will hit home. Steve Corridori breaks down what changed his shop the most: owning the results, building real SOPs, investing in coaching, and protecting culture even when it costs you in the short term. He also shares practical insights on warranties, accountability, and why great shops are built on leadership, not just production. Tune in and take a few ideas back to your team this week. #ExploreMore #Fyp #Idaho #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

  3. 6d ago

    Colin of Pro Auto Repair on Growing a Legacy Shop, Team Culture, and Leadership in Atlantic City

    What does it take to grow a legacy shop in today’s market? Colin Ammazzalorso shares how he transitioned from his father’s two-bay gas station to a five-lift modern shop in Atlantic City—and built a team culture strong enough to have a waitlist for techs. This episode is full of real talk on leadership, building mentorship into daily operations, growing your people (even if they leave and come back better), and why investing in your team is the smartest thing a shop owner can do. #ExploreMore #Fyp #NewJersey #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

  4. Aug 26

    Dan Corcoran, Owner of Righters Auto, on Shop Culture, Training, and Customer Trust in Wildwood, New Jersey

    If you want better reviews, better retention, and fewer headaches, listen to how Dan Corcoran runs Righters Auto in Wildwood, New Jersey. He breaks down how DVIs and texting improve clarity, why strong policies protect margins, and how to build culture with simple habits like checking in with your team, investing in training, and cutting toxicity before it spreads. He also shares what he’s seeing with GDI maintenance needs, the tech shortage, and why the best shops stop trying to compete with chain oil-change models.  #ExploreMore #Fyp #NewJersey #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

  5. Aug 24

    Second-Gen Shop Owner on Turning Around a Rural Repair Business with Coaching, KPIs, and Culture

    Most of us went from technician to owner and skipped the part where you learn to be a business person. This conversation is a real look at what changes when you start tracking overhead, pricing correctly, and building a team people actually want to stay with. The guest shares lessons from decades in a rural market, including how to handle inflation pressure, why you never stop recruiting, and why training is non-negotiable when vehicles keep changing. If you want a practical, owner-to-owner discussion with no fluff, listen to this one.  #ExploreMore #Fyp #SouthDakota #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

  6. Aug 20

    Justin Calhoun, Owner of Custom Auto Care, on Coaching, Culture, and Building a Shop That Lasts in Lincoln, Nebraska

    A lot of shops don’t fail because they can’t fix cars; they fail because the business side stays invisible for too long. Justin Calhoun breaks down the hard lessons from his first couple of years in ownership, including cashflow reality, smarter equipment decisions, Profit First thinking, and why you never stop recruiting. He also shares how training, transparency, and protecting culture can turn your shop into the kind of place customers trust and techs want to work. Tune in and take a few ideas back to your shop this week.   #ExploreMore #Fyp #Nebraska #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

  7. Aug 19

    Laura Lewark of Ski Country Auto on 55 Years in Business, Culture, and Growing Techs in Frisco, Colorado

    If hiring and retention have been a challenge, you’ll want to hear how Ski Country Auto approaches it. Laura Lewark explains why culture comes first, how they “grow their own” technicians, and why closing the shop for team training can pay back in better performance and stronger loyalty. She also shares practical ideas for keeping a team connected, including family-inclusive events, monthly celebrations, and making internal communication a priority, not an afterthought. #ExploreMore #Fyp #Colorado #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

  8. Aug 18

    Joe Goacher of Alliance Auto Care on 17 Years of Growth and Building a Specialized Shop in Loveland, Colorado

    If you’ve been thinking about specializing, this episode is worth a listen. Joe Goacher explains how Alliance Auto Care evolved into a boutique-style operation serving high-end European vehicles, including why niche marketing attracts better customers and higher ARO conversations. He also shares his approach to culture: hire for fit, pay hourly instead of flat rate, protect work-life balance with four 10s, and train in-house so the whole team stays aligned. #ExploreMore #Fyp #Colorado #TopShopPodcast #TrendingNow Facebook - 🔵 https://www.facebook.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup/Twitter - 🐦 https://twitter.com/autoshopownersInstagram - 📸 https://www.instagram.com/advanceddigitalautomotive/LinkedIn - 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-digital-automotive-group/Pinterest - 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/advancedigitalautomotivegroupTikTok - 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@automotive_groupMastodon - 🐘 https://mastodon.social/@advanceddigitalautomotivegroupYoutube - ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroupDaily motion - 📺 https://www.dailymotion.com/advanceddigitalautomotivegroup Visit Our Website - 🌐 https://autorepairseo.comSchedule a Discovery Call - 📅 https://autorepairseo.com/schedule-a-discovery-call/Get Your Free Book - 📚 https://autorepairseo.com/book/Get Your FREE Ultimate Internet Marketing Checklist for Auto Repair Shops - ✅ https://autorepairseo.com/marketing-checklist/

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Hello and welcome to the Topshop, where we convert your automotive dreams into digital realities! This is your pitstop for all things automotive SEO, where we arm you with expert insights, industry secrets and game-changing strategies that put you in the pole position on Google’s racetrack. Why? Because we believe every automotive business deserves to be seen by the right people, at the right time. And you know what they say, ’The best place to hide a dead body is the second page of Google.’ We’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen to you. And trust me when I say this: You’re driving with the pros now. Over a decade of digital experience on the speedometer, we’ve fine-tuned our engines to ensure maximum mileage for your business. Rev up your ROI and fuel your future with us. Welcome to the fast lane owners, let’s get started!