Mind Wrench Podcast

Rick Selover
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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.

  1. Episode #197- Choose a Better Path: The Power of Collision Performance Groups

    APR 14

    Episode #197- Choose a Better Path: The Power of Collision Performance Groups

    Send us a text Episode Notes: 😬 If you missed the mid-90s collision repair landscape, most body shop owners fiercely guarded their "secret sauce," proudly declaring "I don't need anybody's help" while paint companies hosted product-focused events that many viewed as time away from fixing cars rather than investments in growth. Fortunately, those days are long gone. ⌛ Today's successful collision repair professionals face a pivotal choice… ⚔️You can struggle alone against the overw...

    14 min
  2. Episode #196- Leveraging the Slowdown: Turning Downtime into Opportunity

    MAR 31

    Episode #196- Leveraging the Slowdown: Turning Downtime into Opportunity

    Send us a text Episode Notes: The never-ending rollercoaster of collision repair business has taken another dip, and shops across the country are feeling the pinch. After years of unprecedented backlogs following COVID, the industry is experiencing a significant slowdown that's becoming the talk of every industry gathering. But rather than panicking, this moment presents a unique opportunity to strengthen your business foundation. This slowdown stems from several converging...

    23 min
  3. Episode #195- Industry Tradeshows... are you going?

    MAR 17

    Episode #195- Industry Tradeshows... are you going?

    Send us a text Episode Notes: The Season of Transformation: Conference & Tradeshow Season Trade show and conference season is officially upon us in the collision repair industry, and it's the perfect time to make a commitment that could transform your business. 🚗💥 After spending decades with my head down working, I finally started attending industry events after the pandemic and found myself asking, "Why did I wait so long?" 🤷‍♂️ These “don’t-miss events” offer 4 game-c...

    15 min
  4. Episode #194- Setting your shops GPS for a smooth transition - w/Matt DiFrancesco -HighLift Financial

    MAR 3

    Episode #194- Setting your shops GPS for a smooth transition - w/Matt DiFrancesco -HighLift Financial

    Send us a text Show Notes: Is your collision shop financially prepared for the future? Feeling lost in the complexities of shop ownership? In this week's MindWrench Podcast we uncover essential financial strategies for collision shop owners as we tackle the intricacies of business transitions. In this episode, the industry’s only Certified Exit Planner, financial expert Matt DiFrancesco, sheds light on how to secure your shop's future while creating generational wealth. We e...

    44 min
  5. Episode #193- Feeding Your Mind- w/Zig Ziglar

    FEB 17

    Episode #193- Feeding Your Mind- w/Zig Ziglar

    Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever notice what the primary "inputs" you allow into your mind on a daily basis (news, social media, conversations)?... How do these inputs make you feel, and how do they influence your thoughts and actions? This week’s episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast emphasizes the crucial role of mental inputs in shaping our mindset and life trajectory. Inspired by Jim Rohn and featuring insights from Zig Ziglar, the episode explores how consciously choosing positive, uplif...

    19 min
  6. Episode #192- Planting seeds to grow Technicians- w/Jay Goninen- WrenchWay

    FEB 3

    Episode #192- Planting seeds to grow Technicians- w/Jay Goninen- WrenchWay

    Send us a text Episode Notes: This week's MindWrench Podcast episode tackles the critical technician shortage in the automotive industry, suggesting that the solution lies not just in desperate recruitment, but in proactively supporting educational programs. Special guest Jay Goninen, president and co-founder of WrenchWay, and host of the Beyond the Wrench Podcast, shares insights on building lasting partnerships with schools and fostering positive workplace cultures as key strategies f...

    1h 3m
  7. Episode #191- "Keeping it Kleen"- Collision Vision interview w/Rick Selover

    JAN 20

    Episode #191- "Keeping it Kleen"- Collision Vision interview w/Rick Selover

    Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever stop & wonder how much paint contamination is actually costing your shop? Would it surprise you if that dirt in your booth was costing you thousands? Discover the hidden costs of paint contamination and how to avoid it! Check out this Collision Vision Podcast, where Cole Strandberg interviewed me about my latest presentation, as we unpack the hidden financial impacts lurking in your paint department. Get ready to revolutionize you...

    40 min
  8. Episode #190- Quit "fix'n to get ready" and DECIDE!

    JAN 6

    Episode #190- Quit "fix'n to get ready" and DECIDE!

    Send us a text Episode Notes: Are you starting off your 2025 with a plan for positive change, growth or new goals? Have you started implementing your New Year’s Eve resolutions yet? What’s holding you back from moving forward?... still “fix’n to get ready” from last year?? Every January we have a great opportunity to start off fresh with some changes that we know we need to make, goals we really want to achieve and a desire to “really do it this time” don’t we? Yet each year we seem to ...

    12 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Rick Selover
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mind Wrench Podcast
  • Show Website
    Mind Wrench Podcast

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