Presented by Garage Hive, The Blend has announced the launch of a new and exciting podcast ahead of its annual conference and networking event presented by Garage Hive for independent garage owners in Birmingham later this year.
Hosted by former Garage Wire Editor Mike Ruff, The Blend Podcast is set to tackle the day-to-day operational challenges for workshops and will engage in discussions with seasoned garage owners, influential thought leaders, and notable industry speakers to help independent garages excel.
“The podcast is a natural progression for The Blend, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have on the community,” said Ray Dilsons, Managing Director of Garage Hive. “It’s an exciting extension of our commitment to support the garage community in their journey towards success.”
Podcast guests featured in the first series include the likes of Tim Benson of Oldfields Garage, Tom Cockings of Robert Cockings Motor Repair and Matt Cleevely of Cleevely EV. Andy Crook of Got Boost and John Batten of Auto IQ will also appear on the podcast with insightful advice on garage business operations, among many other influential thought leaders.
“I’m delighted to help produce this new podcast,” said The Blend Podcast host, Mike Ruff. “The aim is to deliver meaningful content to independent garage owners and empower them with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.”
To download the first episode of The Blend Podcast and access all future episodes, listeners can visit: https://www.theblend.events/podcast. The podcast will also be available on all major podcast players including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts within the next few days.
Organised by community-driven garage management software Garage Hive, The Blend 2023 is open to all garage owners in the UK and Ireland. The aim of the day is to provide garage owners and managers with practical strategies and ideas they can implement to improve their businesses.
The Blend takes place on the 7th October, 2023 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. Tickets are available to book online at: https://www.theblend.events/tickets.
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The Penygroes Service Centre located in South Wales was founded in 2014 by Jonathan. He has extensive 17 years of experience in the industry. However, Jon found himself doing a lot of manual labour for data management to keep a finger on the pulse of the business. Therefore, joined Garage Hive's garage management software in March 2021 and has already seen a significant improvement in his garage, an increase in gross profit and has achieved a great NPS® Score.
Tom and Kayleigh runs their garage TR Autos in Yeovil, Somerset. They joined Garage Hive last year. Tom has two decades of industry experience , both practical and technician side and now business as TR Autos was founded in 2008; since then the team has grown, practices have moved away from paper diaries to garage management software, their productivity has increased and they also have moved into bigger premises.
PW Auto Repairs was founded in 2015 by Paul Whetton, who has 23 years of industry experience and has always wanted to be a technician. Diana Whetton joined and, as she said in her own words, "came as temporary help but never left!" They found and started using Garage Hive in 2020. The business now has seven staff members, including Paul and Diana.
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