From Parts Ninja to Shop Coach and Service Director of Multiple stores | Robert Migliaccio | Wrench Turners Podcast

Today’s guest didn’t just work his way up; he built his way up. Robert Migliaccio started as a teenage car detailer, dropped out of high school, and never looked back. With decades in the trenches of fixed ops, Robert’s story is the kind you don’t hear often, and the kind you don’t forget.

He’s run parts counters like a silent assassin, coached technicians with empathy and clarity, and now oversees multi-store service operations across states. And he does it all while mentoring new techs, giving back to local schools, and living what it means to be a leader in the service lane.

💥 Topics we cover:

👉 How Robert found opportunity after dropping out of high school

👉 What it really takes to run a winning parts department

👉 The question every tech should ask during an interview

👉 Why the best leaders treat their stall like a franchise

👉 How to bring entrepreneurship into a dealership

👉 The myth of the “dead-end” parts job

👉 Leading a shop while raising a family on one income

👉 What basketball taught him about leadership and peace

If you’re in fixed ops, this is one of the most well-rounded voices you’ll hear. And if you’ve ever felt stuck in your role, this episode might be the spark you need to keep going.

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