The Sport of Auto Repair with Chris Jones [E134]

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Matt Fanslow and Chris Jones, editor for Ratchet+Wrench and Endeavor Business Media, discuss the similarities between sports and business, focusing on talent development, leadership, and team dynamics. The conversation covers the importance of creating a winning culture, being open to new opportunities, and the impact of long-term thinking versus short-term decisions. They also touch on the role of leadership in fostering a supportive environment and the parallels between a football team’s offense and defense with the front and back of the shop in auto repair.

Show Notes

  • The parallels between sports and business (00:00:40) 
  • Mark Cuban’s practicality and work ethic (00:01:11) 
  • Examples of underestimated talent in sports (00:11:13) 
  • The importance of work environment (00:15:42) 
  • Players leaving toxic environments (00:17:19) 
  • Players restructuring contracts (00:18:39)
  • Finding talent beyond high draft picks (00:22:21) 
  • Building a winning culture (00:26:00) 
  • Isaiah Thomas and the New York Knicks (00:32:13) 
  • Aging Player Syndrome (00:34:35) 
  • Creating an Environment for Talent to Succeed (00:35:52) 
  • Impact of Compensation Structure (00:37:15) 
  • Respect for Time and Collaboration (00:39:28) 
  • Leadership and Culture in Sports and Business (00:40:37) 
  • Cultural Impact of Key Players (00:43:24) 
  • Leadership and Passion for Winning (00:47:42) 
  • The comparison between football and shop management (00:48:25) 
  • Managing and improving shop performance (00:50:36) 
  • Evaluating talent and maintaining a positive culture (00:54:51) 
  • The role of the coach in shaping the team’s culture (00:58:45) 
  • The intense competitiveness and dedication of Michael Jordan (01:03:05)
  • Draymond Green’s Incident (01:05:17) 
  • Warriors Culture (01:06:32)
  • Durant’s Leadership (01:07:30) 

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech napaautotech.com

Email Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.com

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