Inspiring success from within the community. Join us at the annual conference and networking event for independent garage owners on the 18th October, 2025 in Birmingham.
The Blend Podcast
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Inspiring success from within the community. Join us at the annual conference and networking event for independent garage owners on the 18th October, 2025 in Birmingham.
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
Paul Griffiths: Stepping off the tools
Scaling your independent garage from a couple of ramps to a double-digit team sounds like the ultimate growth milestone, but rapid expansion has a habit of exposing every single crack in your business. If you are still trying to hold onto the spanners while managing a growing headcount, you quickly find that the biggest bottleneck in the workshop is actually you. In this episode of The Blend Podcast, host Mike Ruff sits down with Paul Griffiths, owner of the highly successful Scottish independent specialist, Elite Land Rover. Paul charts his raw, unfiltered journey from operating out of a small shed to running a major ten-technician, eight-ramp facility. He pulls back the curtain on the intense operational friction, cash flow bottlenecks, and personal isolation that accompanied his transition away from the workbench. Join us at The Blend 2026! The Blend returns to the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Saturday, 10th October 2026. Join workshops, industry experts, and trade suppliers for a full day of networking and insights, featuring keynote speaker Rory Sutherland. 👉 Learn more and book your tickets: https://www.theblend.events/ The Blend Podcast is proudly sponsored by Garage Hive and produced by Autotech Communications.
April 17, 2026
Edward Cockill: "It's okay not to be all right"
In our industry, men have traditionally been told to just 'get on with it' and that they certainly should not show weakness. But as we all know, today's workshops require a very different kind of leadership. Today, we're joined by Edward Cockill of Uckfield Motor Services. We explore how embracing empathetic leadership and delegating management can transform both the culture and efficiency of an independent workshop. It also tackles pressing industry challenges like vehicle data access and overcoming the dangerous isolation often faced by garage owners. Join us at The Blend 2026! The Blend returns to the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Saturday, 10th October 2026. Join workshops, industry experts, and trade suppliers for a full day of networking and insights, featuring keynote speaker Rory Sutherland. 👉 Learn more and book your tickets: https://www.theblend.events/ The Blend Podcast is proudly sponsored by Garage Hive and produced by Autotech Communications.
March 12, 2026
Running a Business, or Just Fixing Cars? Barry Lawson on getting out more
Are you running a garage business, or just a very stressful job? In this episode of The Blend Podcast, host Mike Ruff sits down with Barry Lawson of Lawson Autotech for a candid look at the "isolation trap" that many independent garage owners fall into. Barry reflects on the early years of his business, where he operated in a bubble, believing that constant struggle was just a "normal" part of the trade. The turning point came when his accountant revealed a devastating reality: after a full year of hard work, the business had netted just £16,000, to be split between two partners. Realising he was earning less than he could at a local supermarket, Barry made the radical decision to drop the tools and start looking for answers beyond his workshop walls. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t afford to step away from the workshop, this is the episode you need to hear. Barry’s story is a powerful testament to what happens when you stop being a mechanic and start being a business owner. Join us at The Blend 2026! The Blend returns to the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Saturday, 10th October 2026. Join workshops, industry experts, and trade suppliers for a full day of networking and insights, featuring keynote speaker Rory Sutherland. 👉 Learn more and book your tickets: https://www.theblend.events/ The Blend Podcast is proudly sponsored by Garage Hive and produced by Autotech Communications.
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