Just One Thing

Just One Thing

Hosted by: Rick White

Get every week started with Just One Thing to improve your business, better service your customers and watch your bottom line grow and grow! All in just 10 minutes or less!

Episodes

Episode 229 - Comfort or Courage? The Choice That Builds (or Breaks) Your Shop

Season #1

Most shop owners mistake comfort for success — but comfort isn’t safety, it’s stagnation. In this episode, Rick White explains how “playing it safe” leads to burnout, poor performance, and lost profits. You’ll learn...
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Episode 228 - Failing the Right Way: How Smart Shop Owners Learn Fast and Bounce Back

Season #1

Every shop owner fails. The difference between the ones who grow and the ones who stall isn’t luck — it’s how they handle failure. In this episode of Just ONE Thing, Rick White from 180BIZ breaks down the science of...
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Episode 227 - Stop Managing Individuals—Start Building a Team That Wins

Season #1

Most shop owners don’t have a team—they have a group of people who just show up. The difference between the two determines whether your shop runs smoothly or constantly feels like chaos. In this episode, Rick explains...
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Episode 226 - Retention by Design: Why Keeping the Wrong People Will Sink Your Shop

Season #1

Keeping the wrong people on your team doesn’t just hold you back—it can cost you the right ones. In this episode, Rick White explains why intentional retention matters, the danger of keeping someone out of fear, and...
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Episode 225 - Why Scars Make Shop Owners Better Leaders

Season #1

Scars aren’t something to hide—they’re proof you’ve been in the fight. In this episode of Just ONE Thing, Rick White shares why every shop owner needs scars to grow. There are two kinds: the painful ones you earn...
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Episode 224 - The Red Shirt and Brown Pants: A Shop Owner’s Leadership Uniform

Season #1

Every leader faces moments of doubt—but your team doesn’t need to see the panic. In this episode of Just ONE Thing, Rick White from 180BIZ shares a funny pirate story about red shirts and brown pants to explain what...
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Episode 223 - How to Bounce Back Faster When Your Auto Shop Gets Off Course

Season #1

Every shop owner knows the feeling—you’re cruising along, and then suddenly something knocks you off course. A tech leaves, distractions pile up, or goals slip, and frustration sets in. In this episode of Just ONE...
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Episode 222 - Dream, Measure, Do: The Simple Planning Framework Every Shop Owner Needs

Season #1

Most shop owners put more energy into planning their vacations than they do into planning their business. That’s why so many end up stuck in reaction mode—constantly stressed, constantly chasing, and constantly...
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Episode 221 - Are You Creating, Shifting, or Reacting in Your Auto Repair Business?

Season #1

Are you building the future you want, or just reacting to the problems in front of you? In this episode of Just ONE Thing, Rick White dives into the three modes every shop owner operates in: creating, shifting, and...
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Episode 220 - How to Take the Right Risks in Your Auto Repair Shop

Season #1

In this episode of Just ONE Thing, Rick White tackles one of the toughest challenges shop owners face: risk. Every decision in your auto repair business carries risk—but not all risks are created equal. Some drive...
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Episode 219 - The Warts Holding Your Auto Repair Shop Back (and How to Remove Them)

Season #1

Every auto repair shop has “warts” — the hidden habits, blind spots, and broken systems that quietly drain trust, efficiency, and profit. The problem? You’re often the last one to see them. In this episode of Just ONE...
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Episode 218 - How Gratitude and Play Can Transform Your Shop Culture

Season #1

Is your shop all stress and no smiles? In this episode of Just One Thing, Rick White of 180BIZ dives into how play, fun, and a simple shift in focus can completely transform your shop culture. You’ll learn why fun...
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