AutoFix AdvisorCast

About AutoFix AdvisorCast

Welcome to AutoFix AdvisorCast, the podcast where automotive service advisors finally have a place to call home. Hosted by industry veteran Michael Doherty, with over 28 years of experience in the trenches, this show dives deep into the challenges, frustrations, and demands of being a service advisor in the independent auto repair world. AutoFix: AdvisorCast isn’t just about problems; it’s about solutions. Michael Doherty shares best practices, actionable tips, war stories, and fresh ideas from the front lines of advising. Michael’s mission is simple: to help service advisors and shop owners right the ship of the automotive industry by equipping them with the knowledge, community, and support they need. Michael started his journey in 1996 and has done it all—from vehicle detailing to client-guided sales, parts procurement, and managing shop workload. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Michael is a husband, father, and a passionate advocate for improving the service advisor role. Join him and take the first steps toward becoming a better, more profitable, and less stressed service advisor. Thanks to WorldPac and the WorldPac Training Institute (WTI) for sponsoring AutoFix AdvisorCast. Visit worldpac.com for the latest in auto parts distribution and wtitraining.com to explore training programs that can take your career to the next level.

Publisher

Michael Doherty

Category

business · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Oct 2024

Latest episode

31 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2025

   Set Boundaries With Clients! Service Advisor Tips

   Host Michael Doherty shares essential service advisor tips on setting client boundaries and managing expectations for automotive repair shops.

2. 

   24 Oct 2025

   The "We Over Me" Mindset in Auto Repair

   Host Michael Doherty interviews industry experts on cultivating a "We Over Me" mindset to build an unstoppable auto repair shop culture and elevate team performance.

3. 

   17 Oct 2025

   Why Patience and Communication Matter for Service Advisors

   Michael Doherty explains how client-guided sales and patient communication build trust and value for service advisors.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

84,184

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.