Ep 50 – Ashley Kaplan | Bryan Wants to SHUT DOWN Mitsubishi
Episode 50

Ep 50 – Ashley Kaplan | Bryan Wants to SHUT DOWN Mitsubishi

Published: Oct 14, 2025

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In this episode, Bryan and Mike are joined by Ashley Kaplan of Hub Shop Solutions. They start by talking about an odd tattoo she has on her arm and whether or not she would give away from Hub Shop for life if a customer got a Hub Shop tattoo. Mike points out how much Hub Shop has helped his shop shop save time by handling estimate writing and warranty calls. Time that service advisors can spend with customers to improve sales. Oh, and if given the opportunity, Bryan would SHUT DOWN Mitsubishi??

Timestamps:
00:00 Do you Prank Spam Callers?

10:08 Ashely Loves Sales

12:25 Focus on Bigger Priorities

16:08 Connecting Beyond Transactions

24:52 $43 O-Ring Dilemma

28:37 Efficient Cost-Effective Hiring Alternative

33:09 Efficient Diagnostic Documentation Advice

41:41 Timing Troubles and Steering Lock

47:02 Tracking Estimates and Performance Feedback

51:43 Experimenting for Success

54:34 Hub Shop: Growth-Focused Shop Solution

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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