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Building Strong Automotive Teams | Weekly Blitz Ep 245

Chris Cotton sits down with JeanAnn SaintGrace for an honest, practical conversation on leadership, coaching, and launching Shop Talk Her Way — the newest podcast empowering shop owners and teams. JeanAnn shares her journey from accidentally entering the automotive industry to becoming a sought-after coach, revealing lessons learned as a shop owner and the importance of leadership, process, and people-first culture. Discover why Shop Talk Her Way is for everyone (not just women!), why modern leadership matters, and how real support transforms shop teams and businesses. If you’ve ever felt alone in the automotive world, this episode is the reminder you’re not—and the invitation to build community, resilience, and growth. 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more actionable insights and stories from the heart of the automotive industry! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction — Meet Chris Cotton and Jean Ann St. Grace 01:00 Mid-Texas Weather Stories & Shop Owner Origin Story 02:29 Building a Shop from Scratch — The Early Entrepreneurship Journey 05:35 Ownership Lessons: Humbling Experiences & Supporting Teams 07:10 Shop Ownership & Coaching Style — Real Experiences, Real Support 09:10 Philosophical Alignment: Process vs Personality, Coaching Grounded in Reality 12:26 Shop Talk Her Way Podcast — Why Jean Ann Started It 14:25 Paying it Forward: Creating Passion & Growth in Teams 16:27 Building Resilient Businesses for the Future 17:18 Who Is Shop Talk Her Way For? Everyone! 19:27 Leadership in a Changing Industry — Leading with Heart vs. Top-Down 21:39 Final Thoughts — Why Leadership Matters for All 22:12 How to Get In Touch & Join the Community