Ep 23 – Darrin Barney | I Made a Grown Man Cry
Episode 23

Ep 23 – Darrin Barney | I Made a Grown Man Cry

Published: Apr 8, 2025

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Darrin Barney is the President and CEO of Elite Worldwide, the coaching company I use. And after this conversation, it further confirmed why I love using them. He made me think in ways I haven’t in years. I even teared up a few times in this conversation. Darrin gets it. I learned something from this conversation. You will too. 

00:00 Bragging Rights in Tough Times

03:22 “Effective Marketing Solutions for Growth”

07:14 Balancing Gym and Bar Life

12:07 “Elite Coaching Experience Overview”

13:33 Partial Achievement, Constructive Feedback

19:07 “Finding Inspiration from Bob”

22:09 Optimizing Technician Efficiency

24:43 “Enduring Automotive Friendships”

26:28 Automotive Growth and Coaching

29:58 Helping People: The Ultimate Goal

34:10 Child’s Emotional Upset Explained

35:58 Balancing Passions and Family Time

39:39 Be More Human

45:50 Prank: Brake Cleaner Swap

47:41 “Toastmasters: Overcoming Shyness Through Speech”

52:18 Jimmy Page’s Zeppelin Legacy Journals

Confessions of a Shop Owner is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run and grow a successful auto repair business, featuring honest conversations, lessons learned, and practical insights from experienced shop owners. Each episode covers real challenges, smart strategies, and the day-to-day realities of the industry to help you run a better shop.

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