{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Changing The Industry Podcast","title":"Episode 231 - The Aftermath Of A Shop Betrayal That Almost Sunk The Business With Lauralee Schmidt","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3c0e674b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3970,"description":"In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Lauralee Schmidt at Vision. Lauralee opens up about the challenges she faced with a former shop manager who, she later learned, had attempted to bankrupt her shop to buy it at a low price. The hosts and Lauralee also discuss the importance of processes and policies in running a successful automotive business, including Lauralee’s recent experience teaching a class on this topic. The conversation takes a lighthearted turn as the group delves into industry relationships, social media habits, and the challenges of balancing business ownership with family life.00:00 \"Shop Spotlight Ambitions\"10:41 \"Workshop Dynamics and Adaptation\"15:58 Uncovering a Manager's Hidden Scheme22:03 Suspicious Cash Deposits27:29 Messy Eater Confession30:57 Social Media and Self-Worth Discussion35:36 Gideon Ridge: Scenic Mountain Dining39:40 Family Homestead Dream49:57 DIY Disaster and Eviction54:49 \"Rent Out Multi-Unit Properties\"57:31 Living Large, Spending Small01:01:18 Sugar Restrictions in Childhood Memories","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TmFutVBA2CXrbhzBSzhfJLpfqgewMMYGUnLcyfdNyvc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3ODY2LzE2NzQw/ODM5MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}