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Mind Wrench Podcast
Welcome to The Mind-Wrench Podcast, your go-to resource for personal and professional development in the automotive repair industry. Discover effective strategies to elevate your life to the next level, applicable not just for auto professionals, but for anyone seeking personal growth. Join our knowledgeable host, industry veteran Rick Selover, as he imparts practical insights on mindset, self-improvement, and leadership, enabling you to run a thriving shop and lead a more fulfilling life. Tune in every Monday to expand your horizons. For additional information, connect with Rick on Instagram @rick_selover, become part of the vibrant CollisionMasterMind Facebook Group, or visit rickselover.com for additional information and resources.
Episodes
232 episodes
The Fractional CFO- w/ Doug Higgins
**đď¸ Podcast Show NotesIf your shop is packed with work, your technicians are busy, and cars keep rolling through the doors... why does your bank account still make you nervous?In this episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast, I ...
The Value of Preventative Maintenance-REBOOT 184
Podcast Show Notes: What if one of the most profitable things you could do for your paint department wasn't painting more cars... but preventing problems before they ever happen?In this final episode reshare of the ...
True Costs of Contamination- REBOOT 183
SHOW NOTES:Keeping It Kleen Series â Part 2: The True Costs of ContaminationMost shop owners know paint contamination costs money.What many don't realize is just how much.In this return episode...
Root Sources of Contamination- REBOOT 182
Show Notes:Keeping It Kleen Series â Part 1: Root Sources of ContaminationHow much money is paint contamination really costing your shop?Most shop owners and leaders know dirt nibs and fisheyes are frustrating...
The Legal Power Behind Safe & Proper Repair- w/ Sean Preston
**đď¸ Podcast Show NotesIf you think legal protection is just something âbig shopsâ worry about, this episode may completely change your perspective. In this powerful conversation, Rick sits down with attorney Sean Preston from
What Could You Accomplish... if There Were No Limits?
**đď¸ Podcast Show NotesThis weekâs episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast is a wake-up call for anyone in the collision industry whoâs been stuck in âsurvival modeâ for so long that theyâve stopped believing bigger things are possible...
5 Key Strategies For Managing Change- REBOOT 166
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Change doesnât knock politely⌠it kicks the door in like a fire alarm at 2AM!One minute everything in your shop feels dialed in, the next youâre dealing with disruption, stress, and a hundred âwhat n...
Collision Industry Conferences... Why You Need to Attend
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Conference season has a way of creeping up on you⌠and if youâve never been, you might not realize just how much opportunity is sitting there waiting. In this episode, we break down why attending a collisio...
The Power of Communication
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:If youâve ever had a job go sideways, a customer get frustrated, or a tech shut down⌠chances are it wasnât the repair. It was the communication⌠or lack of!In this weekâs episode, we break down one ...
Why Auto Body Associations Matter
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Independent collision repair shops today are navigating a storm that seems to come from every direction. đŞInsurance pressure, tight labor rates, technician shortages, and constantly evolving repair p...
OEM Repairs with Stem Cells- Part II
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Hereâs the straight scoop, just for the shop owners and leaders who built their careers while sacrificing their bodies, and now need repairs⌠This weekâs episode starts with a simple question th...
The Real Reward Of Goal Setting Is Who You Become -w/Jim Rohn
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:January gets all the hype for fresh starts, but real change does not care about the calendar. In this weekâs episode, we talk straight to shop owners and leaders on their heels, who are b...
Positive Paths to Success in 2026- w/ Dave Luehr
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Does it feel like your shopâs part of a twisted magic trick... now you see it, now you don't? đ§ââď¸đŽđâ Slower pipelines â Increased volume of total lossesâ Growing insurance pressur...
Quit Fix'n To Get Ready-Reboot #190
Podcast Show Notes:Ever feel stuck staring at a decision that should be simple, while the industry keeps flying past you at 80 mph? Youâre not lazy. Youâre not broken. Youâre human. And in this re-shared message, we break down why...
Anticipation... expecting the best to come!
Show Notes: If youâve been paying attention to collision industry news lately, it can feel like every headline is yelling at you to brace for impact. đŹâ ď¸Insurance pressuresâ ď¸Technician shortages â ď¸Co...
Quiet The Noise, and Reclaim Your Focus! -w/Zig Ziglar
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:If youâre a shop owner or leader trying to set real goals for 2026, youâve probably noticed something. Every time you turn on the news, it feels like the sky is falling⌠Inflation⌠Layoffs⌠Global tensionsâŚ...
3 Steps To De-Stress the Holidays!
đ§ Show NotesIf weâre being honest, do the holidays have you feeling more scrambled than festive?Has Ho-Ho-Ho turned into NO-NO-NO?In this weekâs episode, we revisit a fan-favorite message on why Christmas has quietly...
Practicing Gratitude Daily -The Gift that Keeps on Giving!
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:đ¤ What if just two minutes every morning could make you feel calmer, happier, and more confident walking into the shop each day?đ In this weekâs
It's All In The Details! - w/Jeremy Harding
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes: âDetailing, Nanotech & Profit: Turning Chemistry into Cash FlowâIn this weekâs Mind Wrench Podcast, we sit down with veteran detailer and collision pro
Attitude is Everything-w/Keith Harrell
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Join me in this weekâs Mind Wrench Podcast, as we tackle a truth thatâs both simple and game-changing: your attitude sets the course of your life. Most people nod at that ideaâbut few actual...
Collision Rentals Done Right!
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:What if the fastest way to win more keys is to hand clients your keysâon your terms? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Tierney of ShopLoaner.com to break down how collision and auto re...
Episode #209- Never Stop Learning -REBOOT #117
đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Knowledge isnât just powerâitâs survival in todayâs collision repair world. In this weeksâ episode, I share lessons from decades serving this industry, and my recent experience at ...
Episode #208 -Financial Fitness -w/Bill Park-Crunchit Financial
Podcast Show Notes:What happens when a collision repair veteran who started as a tech at 15, built a 4-location MSO with nearly 100 employees, and owned 13 shops with four successful exits, decides to fix the financial chall...
Episode #207 -Immersion: A Faster Way to Learn
**đď¸ Podcast Show Notes:Ever catch yourself saying, âIâll get to that when I have more timeââwhether itâs learning EV repair, ADAS calibrations, or blueprinting for your shop? The problem is, âsomedayâ rarely shows up, an...
