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September 15, 2025 72 mins

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In this episode, Lucas and David sit down with Justin Allen at TOOLS 2025 to talk about Justin’s journey in the automotive industry and his transition from sales to training with Hunter. Justin opens up about his struggles, the importance of building connections, and how past challenges have shaped his approach to supporting others in the industry. The discussion also covers the value of ongoing education, the impact of effective feedback and leadership styles, and the critical role that personal relationships and work-life balance play for shop owners.

00:00 "Childhood Relocation Impact"

10:00 "From Commune to Career Opportunity"

15:46 Collaborative Improvement, Not Direct Feedback

17:48 "Attracting People Pleasers"

21:55 Pursuit of Improvement Insight

27:43 "Balancing Freedom and Overcommitment"

36:31 "Reluctance to Embrace New Information"

41:07 Encourage Quiet Connections

44:27 "Networking Confusion: Forgetting Adam"

48:16 Overwhelmed by Financial Stress

56:29 Reluctant School Event Attendance

01:00:41 Landscaper's Business Growth Insights

01:04:06 "Online Distractions and Guilt"

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