Episode 147

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Published on:

9th Apr 2025

We're Gonna Beat This Horse To Death [E147]

Marketing isn’t just an expense, it’s the key to growth. In this episode, host Brian Walker talks with Chris Cotton live from Vision about how strategic marketing has fueled massive revenue growth in his newly acquired shop.

Chris shares why he’s dedicating a significant budget to Google Ads, SEO, and Facebook brand-building and how Local Service Ads (LSAs) are bringing in high-quality leads at a low cost. They discuss the role of smart marketing investments, Google rankings, and paid advertising in driving long-term success.

If you want to know how much you should be spending on marketing and how to make every dollar work for you, tune in now and learn how to scale your shop with the right strategies! 

Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you this episode. RepairPal will help you

grow your auto business and you can learn more at RepairPal.com/shops.

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Lagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)

Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton

Google’s New Local Service Ads: What Auto Repair Shops Need to Know

How To Get In Touch With the Guest

Chris Cotton - Autofix auto shop coaching

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Show Notes with Timestamps


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About the Podcast

The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast
The Next Level Approach to Marketing to Grow Your Business
The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker. Experts in their field who work with shop owners take it to the next level and create a unique approach to marketing. See the growth in your business you’ve been working so hard for by using time-proven marketing that works, fueled to go further by your shop's uniqueness.