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Mind Wrench Podcast
Rick Selover
213 episodes
15 hours ago
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Join me in this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast, as we tackle a truth that’s both simple and game-changing: your attitude sets the course of your life. Most people nod at that idea—but few actually practice it. Between daily fires, customer stress, and repair deadlines, it’s easy to let circumstances run the show. But when you learn to choose your attitude instead of reacting to everything around you, you regain the control that stress usually steals. Throug...
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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Join me in this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast, as we tackle a truth that’s both simple and game-changing: your attitude sets the course of your life. Most people nod at that idea—but few actually practice it. Between daily fires, customer stress, and repair deadlines, it’s easy to let circumstances run the show. But when you learn to choose your attitude instead of reacting to everything around you, you regain the control that stress usually steals. Throug...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Business,
Entrepreneurship,
Leisure,
Automotive
Episodes (20/213)
Mind Wrench Podcast
Attitude is Everything-w/Keith Harrell
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Join me in this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast, as we tackle a truth that’s both simple and game-changing: your attitude sets the course of your life. Most people nod at that idea—but few actually practice it. Between daily fires, customer stress, and repair deadlines, it’s easy to let circumstances run the show. But when you learn to choose your attitude instead of reacting to everything around you, you regain the control that stress usually steals. Throug...
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1 week ago
11 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Collision Rentals Done Right!
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What if the fastest way to win more keys is to hand clients your keys—on your terms? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Tierney of ShopLoaner.com to break down how collision and auto repair shops can take control of one of their biggest bottlenecks: rentals. From slow insurance claims to unavailable third-party cars, we explore how a shop-owned rental fleet can turn frustration into a streamlined, profitable system that locks in jobs and elevates c...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #209- Never Stop Learning -REBOOT #117
Send us a text 🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Knowledge isn’t just power—it’s survival in today’s collision repair world. In this weeks’ episode, I share lessons from decades serving this industry, and my recent experience at the Tennessee Collision Repairers Association “Music City Conference”. The core message? Continuous education isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of safe repairs, thriving businesses, and long-term success. Our industry is evolving at breakneck speed. ADAS systems, EVs, and...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #208 -Financial Fitness -w/Bill Park-Crunchit Financial
Send us a text Podcast Show Notes: What happens when a collision repair veteran who started as a tech at 15, built a 4-location MSO with nearly 100 employees, and owned 13 shops with four successful exits, decides to fix the financial challenges body shop owners face? The result is transformational. In this weeks’ episode, Bill Park shares his remarkable journey through the collision repair industry and how his biggest discoveries weren’t about paint or production—but about money. Along...
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1 month ago
57 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #207 -Immersion: A Faster Way to Learn
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Ever catch yourself saying, “I’ll get to that when I have more time”—whether it’s learning EV repair, ADAS calibrations, or blueprinting for your shop? The problem is, “someday” rarely shows up, and while you’re waiting, competitors are already leveling up. That’s where immersion comes in—a game-changing way to accelerate learning and close the gap fast. In this weeks’ episode, we dive into the concept of immersion learning and why it’s the ultimate sho...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #206 -Top of the Mountain and Still Climbing! -w/Jesse Parks
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What happens when a collision repair expert decides to completely rethink how body shops operate? This week, Jesse Parks, Managing Director of Freeman Collision, shares how his West Coast shop achieved both Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year awards by disrupting traditional business models and creating an extraordinary culture focused on quality repairs and continuous improvement. The traditional collision repair b...
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2 months ago
55 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #205- Growth: A Basic Human Need -feat./Tony Robbins
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What determines whether you're merely existing or truly living a fulfilled life? The answer lies in understanding if you're a "grower" or a "grinder" – a distinction that transcends job titles and applies to everyone touching your business ecosystem. 🔹Do you enjoy the hard work you do daily, but yet feel unfulfilled? 🔹Have you ever felt like you were destined for more, but not sure what that is, or how to get there? 🔹Are you just "grinding" through your...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #204- Sometimes you have to Burn the Boats!
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Ever stood at one of life’s crossroads, knowing a better path exists but struggling to leave the comfortable one behind? That's exactly the dilemma this episode tackles through the powerful metaphor of "burning the boats." 🔥⛵ The concept traces back to 1519 when Hernan Cortes ordered his men to destroy their ships upon landing in Mexico, eliminating any possibility of retreat. Similarly, in 1776 when George Washington secured every availabl...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #203- Resiliency & The Power of Mental Rehearsal -w/Brian Tracy
Send us a text Episode Notes: In this short, but valuable episode of Mind Wrench, we dive into the power of resilience as the key differentiator between success and struggle in both business and life. Resilience is the invisible backbone of achievement, enabling individuals to bounce back from adversity swiftly and maintain focus. Author & keynote speaker Brian Tracy shares his powerful insights, the concept of "mental rehearsal" – a technique that prepares you emotionally for...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Ep.#202- Beyond the Repair: Turning Soft Skills into Your Shop's Ultimate Advantage- w/Sheryl Driggers
Send us a text Episode Notes: The difference between a good collision repair shop and a truly exceptional one often boils down to one critical factor: how people feel when they interact with your business. Join us this week as Sheryl Driggers, former MSO owner and now lead CSR trainer for Mike Anderson's elite Spartan Groups, reveals the science and strategy behind creating meaningful connections that transform both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Here are three eff...
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4 months ago
51 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #201- Your #1 Investment!
Send us a text Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we break down the ultimate investment collision repair professionals often overlook — and it’s not in tools, equipment, or the stock market. We’re talking about personal development. Regardless of where you are in your business or life, investing in yourself pays out in ways no 401k ever will. With the rapid pace of change in the collision repair industry — from automation and AI to shifting customer demands — the key to staying relevant, f...
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5 months ago
15 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #200- Staying Hungry, Humble & Helpful! -w/Mike Anderson
Send us a text Episode Notes: Host Rick Selover celebrates his 200th episode of The Mind Wrench by welcoming back industry titan Mike Anderson! They dive deep into the evolving collision repair landscape and the powerful forces driving positive change.🎉 🎉 Mike unveils his 2025 mantra: "Stay Humble, Stay Hungry" – a crucial balance for navigating customer empathy and the relentless pursuit of improvement amidst shifting industry tides. Discover the power of sharpening your saw, eve...
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5 months ago
52 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #199- "It's easy in America"- w/Jim Rohn
Send us a text Episode Notes: Are you letting that thick cloud of uncertainty holding you back from making bold moves in your business? You're not alone. In this week’s episode, we tackle the hesitation many entrepreneurs & business owners are experiencing when it comes to starting new ventures, expanding locations, or investing in necessary equipment and technology. The collision repair industry, like many service businesses, has always been cyclical - something easy to forge...
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6 months ago
20 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #198- Why Your Shop Needs SOP's - REBOOT #140
Send us a text Show Notes: Does the way your CSRs answer the phone, communicate with & onboard your customers seem to be inconsistent? Are the visual cues in your production areas as clear & concise as what you would find in a hospital ER or industrial plant? Are your Google or CSI reviews suffering due to delayed deliveries, poor communications or inconsistent quality? The problem is simply the lack of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This episode unravels the critical r...
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6 months ago
21 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #197- Choose a Better Path: The Power of Collision Performance Groups
Send us a text Episode Notes: 😬 If you missed the mid-90s collision repair landscape, most body shop owners fiercely guarded their "secret sauce," proudly declaring "I don't need anybody's help" while paint companies hosted product-focused events that many viewed as time away from fixing cars rather than investments in growth. Fortunately, those days are long gone. ⌛ Today's successful collision repair professionals face a pivotal choice… ⚔️You can struggle alone against the overw...
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6 months ago
14 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #196- Leveraging the Slowdown: Turning Downtime into Opportunity
Send us a text Episode Notes: The never-ending rollercoaster of collision repair business has taken another dip, and shops across the country are feeling the pinch. After years of unprecedented backlogs following COVID, the industry is experiencing a significant slowdown that's becoming the talk of every industry gathering. But rather than panicking, this moment presents a unique opportunity to strengthen your business foundation. This slowdown stems from several converging...
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7 months ago
22 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #195- Industry Tradeshows... are you going?
Send us a text Episode Notes: The Season of Transformation: Conference & Tradeshow Season Trade show and conference season is officially upon us in the collision repair industry, and it's the perfect time to make a commitment that could transform your business. 🚗💥 After spending decades with my head down working, I finally started attending industry events after the pandemic and found myself asking, "Why did I wait so long?" 🤷‍♂️ These “don’t-miss events” offer 4 game-c...
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7 months ago
15 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #194- Setting your shops GPS for a smooth transition - w/Matt DiFrancesco -HighLift Financial
Send us a text Show Notes: Is your collision shop financially prepared for the future? Feeling lost in the complexities of shop ownership? In this week's MindWrench Podcast we uncover essential financial strategies for collision shop owners as we tackle the intricacies of business transitions. In this episode, the industry’s only Certified Exit Planner, financial expert Matt DiFrancesco, sheds light on how to secure your shop's future while creating generational wealth. We e...
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8 months ago
44 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #193- Feeding Your Mind- w/Zig Ziglar
Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever notice what the primary "inputs" you allow into your mind on a daily basis (news, social media, conversations)?... How do these inputs make you feel, and how do they influence your thoughts and actions? This week’s episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast emphasizes the crucial role of mental inputs in shaping our mindset and life trajectory. Inspired by Jim Rohn and featuring insights from Zig Ziglar, the episode explores how consciously choosing positive, uplif...
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8 months ago
19 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Episode #192- Planting seeds to grow Technicians- w/Jay Goninen- WrenchWay
Send us a text Episode Notes: This week's MindWrench Podcast episode tackles the critical technician shortage in the automotive industry, suggesting that the solution lies not just in desperate recruitment, but in proactively supporting educational programs. Special guest Jay Goninen, president and co-founder of WrenchWay, and host of the Beyond the Wrench Podcast, shares insights on building lasting partnerships with schools and fostering positive workplace cultures as key strategies f...
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9 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Mind Wrench Podcast
Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Join me in this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast, as we tackle a truth that’s both simple and game-changing: your attitude sets the course of your life. Most people nod at that idea—but few actually practice it. Between daily fires, customer stress, and repair deadlines, it’s easy to let circumstances run the show. But when you learn to choose your attitude instead of reacting to everything around you, you regain the control that stress usually steals. Throug...