In Episode 5 of the Don’t Suck Podcast, host James Schauer sits down with Coltin Thompson, the owner of Divine Fleet & Auto Repair in Pueblo, Colorado. Coltin shares his inspiring story of growing from a young mechanic into a business owner, and what it really takes to run a successful fleet and auto repair shop today.They dive deep into the challenges of building a business, leadership lessons, balancing work and life, and the importance of creating a strong reputation in a competitive market. Whether you're an entrepreneur, automotive enthusiast, or someone curious about small business ownership — this episode is packed with insights and real-world advice you don't want to miss.Topics Covered:How Coltin started Divine Fleet & Auto RepairTransitioning from technician to business ownerChallenges and wins in running a repair shopBuilding customer trust and a loyal client baseWhat Social Media Marketing has done to help grow and scale the businessManaging a growing team and shop operationsAdvice for up-and-coming business owners⏱️ Timestamps (estimated):00:00 – Intro: Meet Coltin Thompson03:00 – How Divine Fleet & Auto Repair got started11:45 – Early struggles and learning experiences20:30 – Growing the business and scaling a team29:50 – Staying competitive in the automotive repair market37:20 – Coltin’s advice for future entrepreneurs45:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Divine Fleet & Auto Repair Guest: Coltin Thompson🏢 Divine Fleet & Auto Repair | Pueblo, Colorado🎙️ Host: James Schauerhttps://www.highspeed.media/

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