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    Shop Look: Quick Draw Oil Change of Dodge City, Kansas

    Hanna Bubser
    April 1, 2024
    This Kansas shop has built a community-first brand in a thoughtfully designed shop space.

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    Columnists

    Tatum: Empowering Your Team

    Adam Tatum
    April 1, 2024
    Ways that you can give responsibility to your managers.
    Missy Fant
    Columnists

    Hempy: The Importance of a Mission Statement (Lessons from Larry Dahl)

    Scott Hempy
    April 1, 2024
    In his debut column for NOLN, Oilstop CEO Scott Hempy explains the importance of purpose in service.
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    Profiles

    The Shop Owner Brotherhood

    Kacey Frederick
    April 1, 2024
    Shawn Hood made his dream of becoming a business owner a reality when he opened BrotherHood Oil.
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    Feature Stories

    The Shop Next Door

    Hanna Bubser
    April 1, 2024
    Shop location involves more than just the physical land.
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    Columnists

    Johnson: Even NHTSA Blames Hyundai/Kia Customers for Lack of Maintenance

    Joanna Johnson
    March 25, 2024
    The role of Hyundai/Kia maintenance in relation to warranties, severe driving, and defects.
    Millicent Garland
    Profiles

    Getting Jiffy With It

    Kacey Frederick
    March 1, 2024
    Meet Richard Minnick: one of the district managers helping Jiffy Lube’s Stonebriar franchise thrive.
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    Featured Stories

    Defining Development

    Hanna Bubser
    March 1, 2024
    Establishing a workplace that helps employees succeed.
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    Columnists

    Tatum: Emergency Services

    Adam Tatum
    March 1, 2024
    What should you do when you have a medical emergency at your shop?
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    Profiles

    Fueled by Fast Service

    Peter Suciu
    Feb. 9, 2024
    It's all about service for Joshua and Jonathan Keeton.
    Lee Vang, LC Photography
    Shop Look

    Shop Look: Ecolube of Chowchilla, California

    Hanna Bubser
    Feb. 9, 2024
    This start-up shop was built to stand out.

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