Nick Padron

Nick Padron is the owner of Padron Automotive in Topeka, Kansas, and a coach with Shop Fix Academy. With 24 years in the industry, Nick’s journey into shop ownership began when doors in the dealership world closed. What once felt like failure turned out to be divine redirection.

Today, Padron Automotive is a trusted name in his community, built on faith, excellence, and resilience. Since joining Shop Fix six years ago, Nick has become known for coaching with heart and clarity. He specializes in profitability, systems, accountability, and most of all, hope.

Nick is deeply passionate about helping shop owners achieve freedom, whatever that looks like for them — whether it’s time, financial peace, or operational independence. A family man and avid motorsports enthusiast, Nick lives with purpose and leads with faith. His coaching style is honest, encouraging, and results-driven, reminding owners that no matter where they’re starting from, transformation is possible.