The HCR Podcast

In this episode, Jason sits down with Dave from Be Ok Garage to talk cars, mental health, and the story behind the Be Ok message. Dave also shares the meaning behind his upcoming drive from Ireland to the Nürburgring in memory of his late uncle, raising money for a cause close to his heart.
you can follow Dave on all the socials just search be ok garage.
link to fund raiser for the Nürburgring memorial trip https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/davidsmith1
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Ireland is full of classic cars… but who’s left that knows how to repair them properly?

In this episode, we sit down with Pat Bolger, founder of Ireland’s only Classic Car Restoration Course, to explore the skills and mindset behind true craftsmanship. From training complete beginners to developing skilled tradespeople now working across the industry, this is a conversation about patience, precision, and the importance of doing things right.
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Season 2 of the HCR Podcast kicks off with David Corbally, founder of Service Stop Ltd, fresh from winning Independent Aftersales Operation of the Year 2026 at the **Society of the Irish Motor Industry Awards.

David joins us to talk about building one of Ireland’s fastest-growing independent service operations, the standards and systems required to scale a garage business, and what it really takes to lead a team in a demanding industry.

We also discuss the human side of entrepreneurship — pressure, resilience, and the importance of mental health.

This is a conversation about business, leadership, and the realities behind success in the motor trade.
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A short end-of-year reflection on the HCR Podcast so far. Jason looks back on each episode, shares personal takeaways, and says thank you to the listeners who’ve been part of the journey. Honest conversations, real stories, and a look ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jason talks honestly about the pressure, the expectations, and the quiet stress that builds as the year comes to a close. This is a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out — you just have to keep going.

A calm, encouraging conversation about resilience, perspective, and finding hope in the middle of the Christmas chaos.

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