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10/19/2026

Strong leadership. A stronger team. Results that make a difference.

The DRIVE EXPO General Manager of the Year award recognizes leaders who consistently improve shop performance, guide their teams with clarity, and elevate the customer experience. Owners nominated them by sharing how their leadership, team development, and operational results set them apart.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipients:

• Noël Bylaardt of Starkey’s Auto Repair
• Brittany Hemphill of A & M Automotive
• Austin Townsend of Cole’s Service Center
• Jimmy Holman of Earhart’s Collision & Automotive Service

Join us in celebrating their leadership and the impact they make in their shops every day!

10/19/2026

When you’re busy fixing cars, who’s fixing the problems in your business?

Rebekah and Aaron Walton of Midtown Auto Repair joined DRIVE FACEBOOK LIVE to talk about the pull of stepping back into technician mode and why making time to work ON the business matters.

Did you miss last week’s episode? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DK6igtH_PY&list=PLJQVDp7PH3SiWxv8NodMY65JsnDR22kuT&index=1

10/19/2026

Running a shop takes coordination. Adding fleet service and heavy recovery brings another layer to the job.

Join Tony Wisler and Bill Ascolillo on DRIVE FACEBOOK LIVE as we talk with Mark Showalter, owner of Advanced Towing & Automotive.

We’ll talk about his approach to shop management, how his team handles different service needs, and what it takes to serve families while keeping fleets moving. Tune in to hear his story and find inspiration for your own shop.

Friday, October 23
12:30 PM Pacific | 3:30 PM Eastern

Watch live: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEshops

10/18/2026

Your parts department could be costing you more than you think.

Lost revenue, delayed repairs, and inefficient processes can hold back your entire shop. Join DRIVE instructor and client Mark Bagg for Parts Department Profit Machine and learn how to close those gaps.

Discover where parts revenue slips through the cracks, how your processes affect productivity, and what it takes to make your parts department more profitable.

October 27–29

Contact your DRIVE representative to sign up and turn your parts department into a stronger source of income.

10/18/2026

Missed our awards dinner or looking for some inspiration to start your week?

Hear from our five DRIVE Master Award recipients as they share the highs, the setbacks, and the work that helped them build successful businesses and find greater freedom.

Take a few minutes to hear their stories and find inspiration for your own next step.

Click the link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFV2pOsFSJQ

10/17/2026

We’re continuing our Master Celebration with Sherry and Dennis Goodhue!

Dennis started as a one-man operation in a two-car garage with a dirt floor. Today, he and Sherry have built a business with a team that has met or exceeded every sales goal they’ve set over the past five years, reaching $2.9 million last year.

With DRIVE’s guidance, Dennis learned to step away from daily shop operations and give his team room to lead. That freedom allows him to pursue his passion for Supercross and reward the people behind their success with team trips, from Hawaii to the Caribbean.

Congratulations, Sherry and Dennis, on earning your Sustained Master Elite Of Shop award! We’re proud to celebrate your continued growth, your commitment to your team, and the example you set for other shop owners.

10/17/2026

Shop owners, you didn’t start a business to work around the clock forever.

Mark Granam shares why being open to coaching, even when the advice is hard to hear, can help you build a business that gives you more time to live.

10/17/2026

Join Reh Slipchenko and Quinn Baskett for “Run Your Shop Smarter with DRIVE SMS,” a FREE webinar exploring how DRIVE’s complete Shop Management System helps simplify daily operations, strengthen your team, and give you greater control of your business.

See how DRIVE SMS can help you spend less time managing the details and more time moving your shop forward.

Wednesday, October 28
10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern

Register now: https://driveshops.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DlEezj7oTTGeueNpK2Pohw #/registration

10/16/2026

Running a shop takes coordination. Adding fleet service and heavy recovery brings another layer to the job.

Join Tony Wisler and Bill Ascolillo on DRIVE FACEBOOK LIVE as we talk with Mark Showalter, owner of Advanced Towing & Automotive.

We’ll talk about his approach to shop management, how his team handles different service needs, and what it takes to serve families while keeping fleets moving. Tune in to hear his story and find inspiration for your own shop.

Friday, October 23
12:30 PM Pacific | 3:30 PM Eastern
Watch live: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEshops

10/16/2026