top of page


Helpful Articles for the Automotive Professional
Search


Building Your Empire: How Michael Herzberg Smith Helps Auto Shops Lead, Grow, and Win in a Consolidating Industry
Why Some Shops Always Win and How You Can Too Every marketplace has its champions. These are the companies that rise to the top and...

Stu Heywood, MBA
Jul 216 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Power of Attending a Gear Performance Group Meeting
Gear Performance Group (GPG) meetings deliver expert coaching, consulting, and training for auto repair shop owners ready to grow and succeed. Master strategies for shop management, customer acquisition, Google Ads, workflow scheduling, KPI tracking, service advisor coaching, technician training, leadership, SOPs, employee retention, marketing, and building a high-performance shop culture that drives profitability, efficiency, and long-term success.

The Institute Team
Jul 163 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Institute For Automotive Business Excellence Announces Integration with Shopmonkey Shop Management System
Ogden, UT – June 12, 2025: The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence, the most comprehensive and effective coaching and training organization for the Automotive Aftermarket, proudly announces its integration with Shopmonkey, a leading all-in-one shop management system. This collaboration represents a major advancement in efficiency, data-driven performance, and real-time business coaching for leading independent auto repair shops.

Stu Heywood, MBA
Jun 122 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page