High Gear Podcast

About High Gear Podcast

Step into the driver’s seat of success with the High Gear Podcast, where powerful conversations with exceptional shop owners fuel insightful discussions. Created by Ryan Burton, a seasoned broadcaster and the visionary behind Leads Near Me, and co-hosted by Thomas Hays, VP of Leads Near Me and former host of Success Leaves Clues: An Automotive Industry Podcast, each episode of the High Gear Podcast is a journey into the heart of automotive entrepreneurship. On the show, you’ll hear from various voices in our industry sharing their expertise and strategies for thriving in today’s competitive automotive market. We believe that auto repair shop owners are not just entrepreneurs, but multifaceted individuals with diverse interests and aspirations. Our podcast reflects this belief, offering a dynamic blend of practical insights and personal development wisdom to help you accelerate towards your goals. Beyond business, the High Gear Podcast explores the holistic journey of shop ownership, delving into topics such as personal growth, leadership, health, marketing, exercise, software, and beyond.

Publisher

High Gear Auto Podcast

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2023

Latest episode

26 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2025

   Building Teams That Last: Inside the Leads Near Me Culture

   In this episode, Ryan Burton opens up about how Leads Near Me has built a thriving team and culture that directly drives results for auto repair shops across North America. Ryan shares the company’s mission — “connecting great shops with great customers with the greatest of ease” — and then dives into how they make it happen: recruiting strategies, assessment tools, interviews with multiple team members, and an open-door culture that makes employees feel like owners. You’ll also hear: Why hiring isn’t just about skills but about staying power and fit How assessments like TestGorilla and Kolbe help filter candidates The importance of employee ownership in language (“we” instead of “they”) Why culture, care, and values lead to better service for customers This episode is perfect for business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to attract, retain, and inspire a winning team.

2. 

   13 Jan 2025

   From Dirt Floors to a Thriving Auto Empire: The Inspiring Journey of A1 Automotive’s Kendall Warnock

   Entrepreneur Kendall Warnock recounts his journey from a humble reservation shop to owning A1 Automotive, sharing strategies for customer experience and community engagement in an interview with Ryan Burton.

3. 

   3 Jan 2025

   The Real Story on AI in Google Ads

   Ryan Burton explores the evolution and limitations of artificial intelligence within Google Ads, emphasizing the necessity of human expertise for campaign success in an interview.

Who has been a guest on High Gear Podcast

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• Kendall Warnock
• Carrie Lynn Rodenberg
• Justin Rae
• Steve Lerch
• Aaron Stokes

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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