The Institute Summit 2025
The Automotive Event For Top Auto Repair Shop Professionals

In-Person Meetings This program requires a minimum of 3 group meetings per year. Attendance is mandatory unless otherwise determined by the facilitator. Each group meeting will be partially on-location at a member’s shop, with the rest of the time being spent at a high-quality venue. Meetings are 3 days long, typically held on Wednesday-Friday to give you the opportunity to adventure in the local city. Online Meetings Online financial performance reviews are 1.5-2 hours long and happen during months where there are no in-person meetings (8 per year). Coaching sessions can be utilized whenever necessary, but an hour a month with your facilitator is preferred. Workshops & The Institute Summit Attendance at The Institute Summit and workshops are not required. However, members do have a seat included in their membership and we encourage attendance to foster community and further support your education. The Summit is typically 4-5 days in length, held Tuesday-Saturday. Workshops are typically 2 days, held Thursday-Sunday. Remember that the GPG isn’t just a feel-good program – what you get out of it depends on the time and effort you put into it.

Members are billed $1,400 each month on either the 1st or 15th. Special rates may apply to participating alumni. Have questions about the details of our comprehensive program? Set up a meeting with one of our consultants and get more information. The $1,400 includes everything listed below Business Financial Reviews Monthly online review of business financial performance with peers. Individual Coaching One-on-one coaching as requested not to exceed 1 hr each month. Peer Masterminds Monthly online group peer meeting of requested topic discussions. Group Meetings, Shop Visits 3 group meeting/shop evaluations per year, 3-day in-person, facilitator lead. Institute Workshops Member is permitted 1 seat per workshop for any member of their staff. Annual Institute Summit When you purchase a ticket to the summit get a plus one (1+) for free! Financial & Performance Tracking Dashboard Access to Shop Dashboard, API integration for shop performance reporting. Financial Compositing Tool Access to financial compositing tool for full-performance review & analysis. Resource LibraryAccess Access to a library of document resources created by successful shops. Course LibraryAccess Access to a library of online courses, user access for entire shop. Business Evaluation and Assessment Business evaluation, assessment & action plan provided by group facilitator. Marketing & Business Strategy Planning Regular marketing and business strategy sessions with peers and facilitator. 10%-20% Discounts on Other Institute Products Discounted rates for other Institute programs/products not included here. Private Group NetworkApp Private group networking application to share resources, events, tools, etc.

Heck-no! The GEAR Performance Groups are no-contract. That means you may attend and participate as long as you’d like without a long-term commitment. We know that once you experience what it’s like to be a part of the GPG, you’ll never want to go anywhere else.

Joining the GEAR Performance Groups follows a simple 1-2-3 structure: 1 – You’ll book an interview and speak with our Group expert to determine if the program is right for you. We want to make sure you have the most relevant solution to your situation. 2 – Once it’s determined the GPG is the best solution for you, you’ll submit an application form to be reviewed by our Head Facilitator. You’ll meet with the Head Facilitator to identify your strengths, weaknesses, personality, experience, and a variety of other criteria to make a determination as to which group would best suit you. 3 – Current members of the chosen group will also deliberate on your application and ensure a proper fit for everyone. Once accepted, you’ll be introduced to your new facilitator and group members to begin your journey. To get started, click here to schedule a meeting with one of our consultants, or call us at 1-385-238-4534.

We want to make sure you have the most relevant solution to your situation, and that’s not always our Group program. The interview helps our team get a better idea of where your business is currently and where you want to be. That way we can place you in the program or Group that will get you the most results! You can also get a complimentary business analysis! Schedule a meeting with one of our consultants here.

As a GPG member, you’ll have access to a wide range of tools developed by The Institute. And since we believe in having the most comprehensive program in the industry, any new tools or resources developed will be included within your membership in the future. Currently, these tools include: GEAR Course Library – Videos on marketing, finances, management, and more that you can watch anywhere and anytime! GEAR Resource Library – Resources like financial documents, hiring templates, and more available when you need them. GEAR for Shops Dashboard – A KPI and business management tracking dashboard that integrates directly with your point-of-sale system. GEAR Financial Composite – Financial tracking tool for your monthly performance reviews. GEARheads Network – A private group on the Network for GPG members to share your wins, ask questions, and get help when you need it. And more... We like to make sure our members have access to our entire GEAR Platform building a community of automotive professionals supported by Great Education And Resources.

Coaches include Cecil Bullard, Jennifer Hulbert, Aaron Woods, Kent Bullard, Fred Hules, Mark Seawell, Mike Pasman, Kevin Clark and Bj Lee from The Institute. Any other coaches or facilitators that present or attend the meetings will be hand-picked by our team to ensure they’re only providing the best education for our members.

We strive to create an all-access comprehensive program, so GPG membership includes access to nearly every event held by The Institute! We have resources that can help you, so why not include them. Events Include: Group Meetings Institute Workshops (2-day only, special rates apply for alternate workshops) Webinars & Online Training The Institute Summit Members receive 1 ticket for each of these events at no cost, with additional tickets available at a 20% discount. Special pricing will be given for any additional conferences (the ITTC, Marketing For Auto Repair Shops, etc.) 1 free seat with the purchase of a ticket. Free Plus 1+

Great! We know that your business is important to you and would be surprised if you didn’t have more questions. You can email our team at info@wearetheinstitute.com or book a call with our team. Click here to schedule a call or call our office at 1-385-238-4534.