This week’s episode of The Blend Podcast is a special one. Released just before The Blend 2025, it’s all about community, connection, and why this event means so much to independent garage owners across the UK and Ireland.
In this heartfelt episode, we hear from garage owners, sponsors, and members of the wider automotive community reflecting on what The Blend represents: support, shared experience, and the power of coming together in an industry that can sometimes feel isolating.
From postponed hikes and charity runs for Ben, to powerful stories of mental health, loss, and resilience, this episode captures the real people behind the garages. You’ll also hear from partners like The Race Group, talking about what’s in store at The Blend this year, from breakout sessions and giveaways to panels tackling recruitment and training challenges head-on.
Whether you’re attending The Blend for the first time or you’ve been part of the community for years, this episode will remind you why “together we are stronger.”
The Blend Podcast is produced by Autotech Communications.
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This week’s episode of The Blend Podcast is a special one. Released just before The Blend 2025, it’s all about community, connection, and why this event means so much to independent garage owners across the UK and Ireland.
In this heartfelt episode, we hear from garage owners, sponsors, and members of the wider automotive community reflecting on what The Blend represents: support, shared experience, and the power of coming together in an industry that can sometimes feel isolating.
From postponed hikes and charity runs for Ben, to powerful stories of mental health, loss, and resilience, this episode captures the real people behind the garages. You’ll also hear from partners like The Race Group, talking about what’s in store at The Blend this year, from breakout sessions and giveaways to panels tackling recruitment and training challenges head-on.
Whether you’re attending The Blend for the first time or you’ve been part of the community for years, this episode will remind you why “together we are stronger.”
The Blend Podcast is produced by Autotech Communications.
Benchmarking for success: How awards can build reputation
The Blend Podcast
33 minutes 39 seconds
1 month ago
Benchmarking for success: How awards can build reputation
In this episode of The Blend Podcast, host Mike Ruff welcomes on Tim Benson of Oldfields Garage in Herefordshire, a multi-award-winning independent garage and respected voice in the industry. Together, they explore the often-overlooked power of awards: not just as shiny trophies, but as tools to benchmark performance, motivate teams, attract customers, and raise your business profile locally and nationally.
Tim shares his personal journey from joining the family business to leading it into the spotlight, revealing how awards shaped his garage’s reputation and growth. He discusses the mental hurdle of entering that very first competition, the realities of handling disappointment when you don’t win, and the practical steps garages of any size can take to become “award ready.”
It comes ahead of Tim’s upcoming session at The Blend on Saturday 18th October titled: How to Put Yourself in the Frame: 7 Steps to Make Your Garage Award Ready. Don’t forget, tickets for The Blend 2025 are nearly gone!
The Blend Podcast is produced by Autotech Communications.
The Blend Podcast
This week’s episode of The Blend Podcast is a special one. Released just before The Blend 2025, it’s all about community, connection, and why this event means so much to independent garage owners across the UK and Ireland.
In this heartfelt episode, we hear from garage owners, sponsors, and members of the wider automotive community reflecting on what The Blend represents: support, shared experience, and the power of coming together in an industry that can sometimes feel isolating.
From postponed hikes and charity runs for Ben, to powerful stories of mental health, loss, and resilience, this episode captures the real people behind the garages. You’ll also hear from partners like The Race Group, talking about what’s in store at The Blend this year, from breakout sessions and giveaways to panels tackling recruitment and training challenges head-on.
Whether you’re attending The Blend for the first time or you’ve been part of the community for years, this episode will remind you why “together we are stronger.”
The Blend Podcast is produced by Autotech Communications.
