CarmCast 087 – Women Shop Owners

  Emily Chung, AutoNiche, Markam, Ontario A licensed Automotive Service Technician Teaches in the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College Degree in Psychology and Business Dr. Laura Shwaluk, The Auto Shop, Plano, TX  Bachelor of Science in the field of Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology and a doctorate in Chiropractic with certificates in…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 044

Insights from guest host, Bill Thompson from Automotive Research and a virtual shop Tour with Greg Ritter from Ritters Auto Repair. The premier weekly video aftermarket forum. #aftermarketstrong #aftermarketweekly #listentolearnjustonething Bill Thompson from IMR, Inc. with special survey data on Private Label Parts. His company is Automotive Research .com Greg Ritter from Ritters Auto Repair…

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Aftermarket Weekly Episode 043

Insights from guest host Carl Hutchinson from Complete Automotive, Springfield MO Virtual Shop Tour at Xpertec Auto Repair in Englewood, FL. Trivia: 1947 Packard had the first-ever feature that is a staple in vehicles today? Your Fortune of the Week             Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 042

Guest Host Joe Hanson, Gordie’s Garage, Roseville, MI Talked about the power of networking Shop Tour with Michael Gallini from Eurauto Shop, Plano, TX Trivia on the Olds Toronado Fortune of the week                     Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new…

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CarmCast 086 – Roadmap to the Future of Auto Repair

The Panel: Colleen Yarger New Shop Owner January 2021 Owns Marks Independent Service, Chatsworth, CA The youngest member of this panel Carolyn Coquillette Luscious Garage, San Fransico CEO Shop-Ware Esteban Gonzales Proshop Automotive, Colton, CA Matthew Lachowitzer Matt’s Automotive Service Center, North Dakota, Minnesota Multi-Shop Operator, 5 Locations includes Collision Shop Greg Buckley Buckley’s Auto…

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CarmCast 085 – Shop Talk 360 – Let’s Talk About It

CarmCast – Shop Talk 360 – Let’s Talk About It. Join in on the conversation. We will provide the link so you can join the panel. Join the discussion. What is on your mind? The Panel: Rachel Wacha, City Auto Repair, Gainesville, FL, Board of ASA Florida Tom Ham, Autocentric, Grand Rapids, MI and Automotive…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 041

Guest host JJ Greenfield from JJ Auto Care, Jacksonville, FL on Employee Engagement Virtual Shop Tour at JJ Auto Care, Jacksonville, FL Trivia. When did the first gas gauge arrive? Your Fortune                 Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new repair solutions that…

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CarmCast: Virtually Vision 2021 – Episode 084

Let’s Talk About Virtual Vision 2021 on a special CarmCast.   Sheri Hamilton, Executive Director, Midwest Auto Care Alliance Jerry Holcom, Vision Co-Founding Member, Past President, owner S & S Service in Kansas City Tim Davison, current President of MWACA and owner of Chumbley’s Auto Care in, Indianola, IA Ron Haugen, former shop owner, now…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 040

Guest Host – Vin Waterhouse, the Waterhouse Group, on reducing stress on the business. Review repetitive tasks and find segments you can shave steps or time. Vin shared 15 common repetitive tasks and has more for you to review. Email him at vinwaterhouse@gmail.com  Virtual Shop Tour with Nerces Mavelian from Autoscope European, Park City, TX…

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CarmCast Supporting the International Institution of Automotive Technology – Episode 083

Join in the discussion on how you can support Taurayi Sewera’s International Institution of Automotive Technology. Your help is needed to launch this school in Zimbabwe, Africa Contribute to Taurayi Sewera’s Automotive Technology Training Center. Any amount will help. Please watch the panel discussion then consider a contribution.   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-taurayi-build-a-training-centre-for-the-youth          …

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 039

Guest Host Kim Walker talking about social app ‘Next Door’ Virtual Shop Tour at Roy Foster’s Automotive in Reno, NV Trivia: First-year Toyota sold in the US and in what state. Fortune of the Week              

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 038

Brian Sump from Urban Auto Care in Denver, CODeveloping your #2 leader Shop Tour at Olmsted Auto Care in Olmsted, OH with Corey Evaldi Trivia. What person was mainly responsible for the introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964? Your Fortune of the Week                  

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 037

Guest Host John Manelas from Auto Care Plus, New Hampshire and Maine Topic. Weekly Management Meetings Virtual Shop Tour with Kevin Donohoe from Pacific Motor Service in Monterey, CA Fortune of the week Trivia: The Ratest and Most Expensive Car in the World Based on June 2018 Auction.              …

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 036

Guest host Bryan Kelley Hiring Practices Virtual Shop Tour at Valley Automotive, Covington, WA Trivia: Olds Strongest-Longest Model Your Fortune of the week                     Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new repair solutions that put owners and technicians first.  By always…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 035

Grek Skolnik from Motor Works, Rockville, MD talking about Profit Sharing with your Team Shop Tour at Motor Works with Sara Pretl, Client Care Coordinator Trivia. Luxury car built in Buffalo Your Fortune                   Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new repair…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 034

Guest Host – Patrick McHugh from Bimmer Rescue, Richmond, VA Patrick McHugh PodOgraphy The $100 Exercise 600th Episode Milestone of Remarkable Results Radio Virtual Tour with Jerry Kezhaya, The Auto Shop, Plano, TX 32,000 sq foot shop Fortune Trivia on Buick Port Holes    

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 033

Survey data to help on your 2021 plans Shop Ownership – How Will You Get Out? Loaner Cars Relative to Sales Customer Transportation at Your Shop Virtual Shop Tour at Car Clinic in Lowel, AR with Niel Crozier Your Fortune Trivia on the Chevy 350    

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 032

Working on Hybrids? Hybrid Training with Dave Hobbs from Delphi Virtual Shop Tour at Blair Automotive, Carrollton, TX, Ryan Blair Trivia first street light Your Fortune      

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CarmCast 082: The Power of Joining Together – PAVE Training

PAVE (Professional Automotive Virtual Education) Training is set for January 8 -10, 2021. Join us as we meet the many people that helped create this unified aftermarket training event. Let’s talk about it on this CarmCast. The Power of Joining Together. Co-hosted by ‘G’ Truglia from TST The panel:   Rob Morrell, Senior Training Director…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 031

Guest Host – Andy Bizub discusses: ‘Team Building’ Build Your Team – Build Your Life Virtual Shop Tour with Bill Greeno at Quality Automotive in Truckee, CA Trivia: What car was the first to have it’s radio antenna embedded in the windshield? Your Fortune        

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CarmCast 081: Why Trade Associations Are Important

CarmCast: Why Trade Associations Are Important. Join Jamie Carlson, Scott Brown, Brin Kline and David Tulkin for an encouraging discussion on the power and value of associations. Belonging matters. Brought to you by Shop-Ware My panel: Jamie Carlson, Ervine’s and Grand RapidsHybrids, Grand Rapids, MI Brine Kline, AAM, Assured Auto Works, Melbourne, FL Scott Brown,…

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 30

Leadershift from Mike Davidson Virtual Shop Tour at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, MN with Matt Fanslow 10,000 sq ft shop and new customer waiting room Trivia: In the early 1960’s GM was developing a new model that was originally called the LaSalle II. When it was shifted away from Cadillac, what did it become?…

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CarmCast 080 – Breaks for Breasts Milestone Celabration

Brakes For Breasts Reaches Milestone. Hear from Leigh Anne Best and Laura Frank founders of Brakes For Breasts. Join in the celebration.   Founders Laura Frank and Leigh Ann Best Zero budget for marketing. All monies raised (100%) go to Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Special guest Doug Grills from AutoStream Car Care

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Aftermarket Weekly – Episode 29

Guest Host Mitch Schneider Shaving the Bottom. 80/20 Shop Tour: Lamettry’s ADAS Calibration Center Trivia: First Presidential Bullet Proof Car Your Fortune Soon to be released as a podcast      

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CarmCast 079 – Key Programing Solutions – Your Next Service Opportunity

AVI along with Carm Capriotto, founder and host of Remarkable Results Radio, will be hosting a special podcast event featuring Donny Seyfer of NASTF, AVI Master Technician John Forro, Jefferey Brown of ILCO Automotive, and Ryan McGee of Advanced Diagnostics to discuss key points regarding cybersecurity and how it relates to the automotive aftermarket. Discussion…

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