
WEBINAR: The Future of Shop Training: Why Gear Group Acquired Today's Class
Wed, Jul 29
|The Institute Webinar Series


Time & Location
Jul 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Institute Webinar Series
About the Event
You may have heard the recent announcement that Gear Group Holdings has acquired Today's Class, bringing together two organizations with a shared mission of helping independent automotive repair shops build stronger teams and better businesses. If you're wondering what this means for your shop, your employees, or the future of training in our industry, this webinar is for you.
Join Wayne Marshall, CEO of Gear Group Holdings, and David Boyes, President of Today's Class, for an inside look at the vision behind the acquisition and why these two organizations are stronger together. You'll hear why this partnership came together, how the two organizations complement one another, and what shop owners, managers, service advisors, and technicians can expect moving forward. Whether you're already a Today's Class customer, a client of The Institute, or simply looking for better ways to develop your team, you'll gain valuable insight into what's next.
During this live discussion, we'll cover: - Why Gear Group acquired Today's Class and the long-term vision behind the partnership - What stays the same for Today's Class customers - How daily training and business coaching work together to improve shop performance - The future of leadership development and workforce training in the automotive aftermarket
This is your opportunity to hear directly from the leaders behind the partnership, gain a deeper understanding of the acquisition, and see how this next chapter will help shape the future of training, leadership, and business success for independent repair shops.
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