Episode 26

High Gear Conference 2024 - Carolyn Coquillette: Is Your Market Asking You For EV Repair? A Data Driven Approach

Join Carolyn Coquillette, founder of Shopware and Earthling Automotive, as she delivers a thought-provoking keynote from the High Gear Conference 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Carolyn dives deep into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), market trends, and how auto repair businesses can adapt to the rise of EVs and hybrids.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The growing impact of EVs across different U.S. markets.

• Key data points on EV-to-gas vehicle ratios by state.

• Insights into Tesla’s market dominance and its implications for repair shops.

• The importance of leveraging local market data to make informed business decisions.

• Challenges and opportunities for auto shops entering the EV repair space.

Whether you’re an auto shop owner, technician, or industry enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable advice and strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

About the Podcast

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High Gear Podcast
Each episode of the High Gear Podcast is a journey into the heart of automotive entrepreneurship.

About your host

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Ryan Burton

Ryan Burton is the Founder & Owner of Leads Near Me a Digital Marketing Company for Auto Repair Shops. Ryan has spent the last 20+ years in marketing including 8 years on air as a radio announcer. Near Me Radio was born from thousands of conversations with Repair Shop owners & realizing we have a unique voice that needs to be shared. The podcast has a "radio feel" paying tribute to Ryan's days on the radio.