Alan Wartes interviews Braden Landtroop, owner of Gunnison Auto and Performance, who bought the shop in May 2023 and won Best Automotive Repair Shop in the Gunnison Country Times People's Choice Awards. Landtroop, originally from Plainview, Texas, pursued automotive technology after a career guidance aptitude test indicated a high aptitude for working with his hands. He moved to Colorado for its outdoor opportunities and eventually bought the shop. He emphasizes honesty and transparency with customers, a trait that helped him build his business. He also discusses the challenges of staffing in the auto repair industry and his commitment to the Gunnison community.