• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Forum
  • Design Studio
  • Upholstery Jobs
  • Newsletter
  • Sponsors

The Hog Ring

Auto Upholstery Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Free SEMA Webinar: How to Start Your Own Auto Shop

March 23, 2026 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - SEMA FLN How to Start Your Own Auto Shop

If you’ve ever considered opening your own auto shop, this free SEMA webinar is for you!

SEMA’s Future Leaders Network (FLN) is hosting the event, which features shop owners who’ve built successful businesses sharing real-world insights on what it takes to start, run and grow a shop today. You’ll learn about the transition from employee to owner, building a strong team, navigating the realities of running a business, and more.

“Running an automotive shop today takes more than technical skill, it demands business strategy, customer insight, and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing industry,” reads the event description. “This live panel brings together three shop owners from very different corners of the automotive world to share what it really takes to build, grow, and sustain a successful shop.”

The event is moderated by Aly Oakley or BrakeQuip, and features panelists Tara Demuth of R&S Truck Caps, Zack Hampton of Chromotize, and Sara Morosan of LGE-CTS Motorsports.

The event will take place over Zoom on April 30, 2026 at 01:30 PM Eastern. To register, click here.

Related Stories:

  • Register for SEMA’s 2026 Professional Development Program
  • 8 Problems to Look Out For When Giving a Seat Repair Estimate
  • This 90-Day Cash Strategy Turns Struggling Shops into Thriving Ones

Filed Under: Archive, Better Business, Seminars & Trade Shows Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Future Leaders Network, SEMA, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Primary Sidebar

THR Sponsors

NC Sewing Machines
Miami Corporation - Right Rail Ad 3
  • Douglass Interior Products
  • Albright's Supply
  • OEM+ Banner Ad - The Hog Ring
  • MasterTech Expo 2026
  • Keyston Bros
  • Hyde Leather

THR Favorites

The Hog Ring - Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them and Make Money

Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them (and Make Money)

Over the last two years, our auto upholstery … [more] about Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them (and Make Money)

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - French Seam

Should You Reinforce French Seams?

To back or not to back? That is the question. … [more] about Should You Reinforce French Seams?

5 Ways to Handle Difficult Customers

  We’ve all experienced difficult … [more] about 5 Ways to Handle Difficult Customers

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Exact Art Fabrications - Starlight Headliner

How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

Starlight headliners that create the illusion … [more] about How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Design Studio

Design Studio: Full Generic Interiors

Last month we launched The Hog Ring Design … [more] about Design Studio: Full Generic Interiors

The Hog Ring - 3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

Auto upholstery shops that generate a lot of … [more] about 3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

Categories

Footer

Recent Articles

  • Nexus Fastening Co. Introduces Solid Gold Hog Rings for Luxury Cars
  • Everything We Covered in March 2026
  • WyoTech Taps Dominic Olson for Upholstery Program, Installs New NC Machines
  • MasterTech Expo 2026 Draws Global Crowd and Raises the Bar Again
  • Free SEMA Webinar: How to Start Your Own Auto Shop

Recent Comments

  • Edward Munday on Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work
  • Jack on Keyston Bros. Acquires DLT Corporation
  • Brodie Smith on Aston Martin Just Introduced a New Convertible DB12
  • THE CAPTAIN on 6 Tips for Turning Callers into Customers
  • Dmei on Star Wars Seat Covers are ‘So Wizard’

Advertise With Us!

We're always looking for companies to collaborate with. Watch this short video about the benefits of sponsorship and then email us to say hi.

Copyright © 2026 · Magazine Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in