
WEBINAR: The Real Story of Growing an Independent Auto Repair Shop with Andy Severin
Wed, Jun 24
|The Institute Webinar Series
Join co-hosts Jimmy Lea and Jennifer Hulbert for an honest conversation with special guest Andy Severin, owner of Andrews Auto, as he shares the real story behind building his shop from the ground up.


Time & Location
Jun 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
The Institute Webinar Series
About the Event
Join co-hosts Jimmy Lea and Jennifer Hulbert for an honest conversation with special guest Andy Severin, owner of Andrews Auto, as he shares the real story behind building his shop from the ground up. When Andy first took over the property in 2016, it was a struggling shop in rough shape, with junk cars everywhere, old fuel tanks in the ground, and plenty of uncertainty about whether it would even work out. Starting with just himself and his son, Andy spent the early days answering phones, working on cars, cleaning the property, and simply trying to keep up with the workload. What started as a small operation quickly took off, but like many shop owners, Andy admits he was figuring things out as he went. In this webinar, Andy shares what it was like growing a business before fully understanding the numbers behind it, and how discovering coaching and GPG through The Institute helped change his mindset about leadership, systems, growth, and the future of the shop. He talks openly about learning to trust the process, letting go of the fear of losing customers, and building a healthier business that could create opportunities not only for himself, but for his team and family as well. Andy also shares the personal side of the journey, from working nonstop in the early years to finally creating enough structure and leadership within the shop to step away, travel with his wife, and trust his team to continue succeeding without him there every day. This is a relatable conversation for any shop owner who has ever felt stuck in the day-to-day grind, questioned what growth should look like, or wondered how to build a business that lasts long-term. Reserve your spot today and hear firsthand how Andy turned uncertainty into growth, built a stronger team, and created a business with a vision for the future. Register: https://streamyard.com/watch/S7Hm728VDiUa
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