{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Confessions of a Shop Owner","title":"Ep 90 - Aniz Lavji | This Shop Owner Saw 50% Growth!?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2536,"description":"Aniz Lavji is a Canadian shop owner and new podcaster! Today, he and Mike reflect on Aniz's growth over the last year and how attending his first trade show (ASTA Expo) sparked a major shift in both mindset and operations, especially after adopting Tekmetric (the best software ever, obviously). They also talk about the explosive role AI is already playing in shop management, the importance of shop culture and community, and how Aniz plans to continue growing this year.\nTimestamps: \n00:00 There MUST Be a Day Limit onLoaner cars\n01:14 First trade show jitters, family stress, & Niagara Falls survival\n09:25 Building heart-centered shop culture & supporting your community\n13:04 Miata confessions, advisors, and the subculture of small cars\n14:03 QuickBooks to Tekmetric: The leap that sparked 50% growth\n22:07 Shop struggles: 454 cars in one month & tech shortages\n23:12 Planning for the future, hiring advisors, and stepping back\n24:47 Will AI take over? Balancing efficiency and human connection\n25:24 Loaner car policies: Leadership, responsibility, and big lessons\n30:15 North Carolina vs. Ontario: Shop culture & competitive spirit\n33:04 Trade association impact, collaboration, and ethical business\n38:45 Go-kart racing, trophies, and shop owner bragging rights\n40:44 Rage bait, social media, and “winning” on YouTube","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TGFdk8p3lwIqG6-Zxu0zdS85-eMxgjWH_ROpDgligzo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYmUy/MTMxZmUzN2Q5Mzkw/YTgxMDliZDViN2U3/N2Q1ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}