New ‘TechTalk By Federated Auto Parts’ Tech Tips Now Airing On ‘Two Guys Garage’

Kevin Byrd and Willie B., the hosts of “Two Guys Garage,” are talking education and training in new “TechTalk by Federated Auto Parts” segments. The tech tips are now airing during new “Two Guys Garage” episodes on Great American Country Network (GAC).

“We are proud to showcase our ‘TechTalk’ segments on brand new episodes of ‘Two Guys Garage,’” said Phil Moore, senior vice president for Federated Auto Parts. “These video tips have been very well received by our members, Car Care Centers and their customers. Kevin and Willie B. are very entertaining, as well as informative, when explaining the installation, innovation and value of the parts supplied by our vendors.”

“TechTalk by Federated Auto Parts” will be featured on every episode of “Two Guys Garage” through the end of the year. The segments focus on time-saving installation techniques and problem-solving parts from Federated manufacturing partners. For more information or to find air dates and times, visit www.federatedautoparts.com.

When Your Shop Is Worth Much More Than You Thought

Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.

Case Study: Owner of San Francisco-based Import Service Shop Delighted to Discover Just How Valuable His Business is to Qualified Buyers
I sometimes share case studies of the clients I have been able to assist in my role as an aftermarket business broker and provider of intermediary and advisory services. I do that when I think the story will provide a reader in similar circumstances with new insights or helpful information.
In the case of Cowden Automotive, Inc., I acted in a consulting capacity assisting the owner and his broker in valuing the business, creating a marketing plan, finding a qualified buyer, and arranging financing for the sale.
Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.
Needless to say, delivering that kind of good news to a shop owner is a rewarding experience. Discovering that the sale of his business would result in his retirement nest-egg being substantially larger than he had ever thought was a fitting tribute to someone who had spent his entire working career as a busy automotive service shop owner.

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