Whispering Loudly

Hosted by Rachael Evans

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100

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Aug 2026

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Tune in to tune up your auto repair shop! The Workshop Whisperer, Rachael Evans, is the number one business coach across Australia and New Zealand in the Auto Aftermarket. Listen as she shares the tips and strategies that will help make your business a success. Join in as she answers your questions and interviews some of the top minds of the automotive industry. And if you have any questions for Rachael, send them to admin@workshopwhisperer.com and she might answer them in an upcoming episode of Workshop Whispers! Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Platinum Sponsor, Podium , Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid .

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September 7, 20265 min

Are You Still the Bottleneck? Get Out of The Way

If you’re in business and you’re not achieving the results you want be it financial or lifestyle you need to do a deep dive into how you’re contributing to the problem and what can be done about it. Come on the journey as Rach unpacks this and shows you how to stop being a bottleneck and get out of your own way on the road to success. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 24, 20269 min

You Know What To Do So Why Are You Stuck?

The wild frustration of knowing pretty much the exact path forward but not being about to get yourself into gear to be able to implement it and exact the change you want to see in your business. Rachael has some answers for you around this. Also doing a full reset is one thing but it’s so common to fall back into the same old pattens. What then? Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 17, 20268 min

Don't Cave Under Pressure and Compromise Company Values

You've survived in business this long, likely because you're good at what you do and your client and employee community are fans of what you've created. What happens though when you have an employee who asks you to compromise your company values, to move outside the way you'd promised yourself and others you'd show up? It can be tempting to let it slide and compromise to keep the peace but the flow on effects won't be favourable. Rach gives some great advice on what to do in these circumstances. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 20269 min

How High Performers Adapt Without Panic

We all want to keep our workplace working to it’s optimum potential consistently but what do you do when staff altercations or things happen that literally create a spanner in the works and it throws people’s energy off and stresses them out. Dean has some surprising advice on how you can effectively manage these situations. We used to be taught that the strong handed boss was the way to go but actually that alpha macho energy will not deliver an optimal result. You need to lean into harbour energy and provide a calm space that will allow for people to feel safe and neutered. Dean takes you through the steps required to do this. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 202616 min

Reels that will Grab Prospective Customers Attention Online

You have 7 seconds to capture a customer's attention but your services aren't that different from the shop down the road, so how do you stand out? James Cooper is a Filmmaker and Video Storytelling Coach who grew up in Hollywood, he'll tell you how to connect with prospective customers and draw them in, allowing you to gain an edge over competitors. Listen in, this is really entertaining and so many helpful takeaways. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 27, 202610 min

Your Front Desk is Your Secret Weapon to Success

Some Service Advisors or front desk staff are great with customers but they don't deliver results for your bottom line, Rach delves into why this is. It's 2pm already but you haven't achieved a thing in regards to the big picture. Where does the time go and how do you put a stop to this happening day after day? Rach explains. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 20, 20269 min

Ignore This at Your Own Peril

You're probably in business because you're a person of action! You love the excitement being on the job brings and you love running your own outfit. You can actually do so pretty easily with your head in the clouds in terms of knowing your numbers if all the bills are paid and you're not in the red. Here, Rachael talks about how important it is however to track your numbers so that you can track the effectiveness of your hard work. You can also easily pinpoint where you can improve and where you're falling down by looking at a few small figures. Join Rach to find out how. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 13, 20268 min

When a Full Workshop Still Isn't Working and Lacking Success Despite Labour Rate Rises

You have a full workshop but the bank account doesn't reflect it, where to now? Also you've put up your labour rate but what happens if you don't see that reflected on your bottom line? Rach investigates and delivers solutions. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 6, 202612 min

Are You At Risk Of Losing Everything - Key Person Risk

Have you got systemisation overwhelm? It can be a lot thinking about how on earth you are meant to make your shop run without you. Where do you even start with systemisation? Rach breaks it down and makes it easy to understand. Also are you at risk of losing everything if a key member of your staff ups leaves and takes your client base? Understand 'Key Person Risk' and what can be done about it. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 29, 20267 min

Effective Bosses and Enforcing Standards

You've got systems in place but how do you get your team to follow them? Also when just getting the job done isn't enough, enforcing standards in your workplace isn't easy but it's necessary and you don't have to stand for people who just want to get the job done to the lowest common denominator. Whispering Loudly, The Workshop Whisperer's Podcast. Thanks to Titanium Sponsor, Mechanic Desk and Diamond Sponsor Ventavid . Find out more about the Workshop Whisperer - https://workshopwhisperer.com/ Want to find out how The Workshop Whisperer team can help put your auto repair shop on the path to business success? Head to https://www.workshopwhisperer.com/whisperingloudly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.