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$500K Per Month In This Boring Business (90 Day Blueprint)

In this episode on Confessions of a Shop Owner, Charlie tells me his story of migrating from Greece to owning a multi-location repair shop.

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Charlie Zlatkos went from $20k a month to $1m a month in 15 years: Here’s how

In this episode, Joe Adams dives into the incredible journey of Charlie Zlatkos, the remarkable transformation from a young boy immigrating from Greece to America, knowing only four English words, to becoming a top automotive operator.

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PMI or Die w/ The Rack Attack King Charlie Zlatkos

Joe Adams interviews Charlie Zalakos about moving from technician to business owner and running a high-efficiency shop. They dive into the PMI/rack attack inspection process, speed of service, and how quick video-based evidence and canned jobs increase sales and shop throughput.

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From Matchbox Cars to Million-Dollar Shop: Charlie Zlatkos' American Dream

Zlatkos also talks about being mentored by Todd Hyes of Auto Shop Answers and how his perspective on entrepreneurship was changed. He tells the story of a 13-year-old boy on a bicycle who stopped by his shop, and how that encounter changed both of their lives.

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Charlie Zlatkos: Embodiment of the American Dream

As the successful owner of Pleasant Car Care in Massachusetts, R+W All-Star Runner-Up Zlatkos now offers other newcomers the same support that helped him enter the industry.

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Confessions of a shop owner

In this episode on Confessions of a Shop Owner, Charlie tells me his story of migrating from Greece to owning a multi-location repair shop.

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