20 Aug 2025 04:15
Are You Listening to Tom Brady? [E198] - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z
Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training
In this episode of Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z, Matt Fanslow takes a detour from his usual pop culture quotes and instead pulls wisdom from an unlikely source: Tom Brady.
Brady’s recent interview stirred up some debate, but Matt digs into why technicians, shop owners, and service advisors should pay attention. It’s not about football stats or Super Bowl rings—it’s about preparation, accountability, and being part of a team that wins together.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Tom Brady’s relentless preparation matters just as much in a repair shop as it does on the football field.
- How great technicians can (and should) take interest in more than just “their bay”—including front-of-house operations, management decisions, and shop profitability.
- The balance between accountability and respect: holding management and teammates responsible without tearing them down.
- How effort, process, and adaptability create opportunities for success—and why relying on “luck” isn’t enough.
- The parallel between team sports and auto repair shops: winning requires every player, from the service advisor to the shop foreman to the owner.
Matt also isn’t afraid to jab at a few colleagues (sorry, Buffalo fans—Tom Brady didn’t exactly give Josh Allen the blessing), all while reminding us that success in auto repair is about more than just cranking hours. It’s about growth, teamwork, and improving the environment for everyone involved.
Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training
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