Ep 58 - Darrin Barney | Kids Are Entitled These Days

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Confessions of a Shop Owner

Mike Allen

64 episodes

3 days ago

Confessions of a Shop Owner is hosted by Mike Allen, a third-generation shop owner, perpetual pot-stirrer, and brutally honest opinion sharer. In this weekly podcast, Mike shares his missteps so you don’t have to repeat them. Along the way, he chats with other industry personalities who’ve messed up, too, pulling back the curtain on the realities of running an independent auto repair shop. But this podcast isn’t just about Mike’s journey. It’s about confronting the divisive and questionable tactics many shop owners and managers use. Mike is here to stir the pot and address the painful truths while offering a way forward. Together, we’ll tackle the frustrations, shake things up, and help create a better future for the auto repair industry.

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Ep 58 - Darrin Barney | Kids Are Entitled These Days

Confessions of a Shop Owner

1 hour

1 week ago

Ep 58 - Darrin Barney | Kids Are Entitled These Days

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Darrin Barney is the CEO of Elite Worldwide, Mike's Coaching Company of choice. Last time he was on, he cried. So, guess what he did this time? Yep. He cried. What brought on the tears was how proud he is when he sees one of his kids overcome adversity. Like when his daughter proved the doctors wrong when she was born. They also discuss the evolution of Elite’s coaching programs, highlighting the new 180 program designed to support shop owners at every stage.

Timestamps:
00:00 Darrin Barney is Back!

06:22 "Drive-Thru Wallet Struggle"

09:09 "Defining Childhood Moment"

10:39 "Million Dollar Baby Struggles"

13:45 Cultivating Grit in Privileged Kids

16:42 "Life Lessons From India"

21:24 "Weekend Rush and Crash Tale"

25:38 "Racing Isle of Man Before Death"

26:18 "Racing Memories and Reflections"

30:32 Business Development Training Programs

35:39 Racing Addiction Never Ends

39:02 From Employee to Business Owner

40:43 "Watching Results Through Reviews"

44:18 "Networking for Fresh Perspectives"

47:54 Evolution of Pro Service

50:11 Unexpected Opportunity: Tire Shop Dilemma

54:12 Elite's Impact on Legacy