RR 162: Rodger Bland, GEARS Magazine Editor
Do you accept a level of underachievement?
Rodger Bland is a lifelong pursuer of his full potential. For the past twenty years he has dedicated a large part of his life’s energy towards the study of success. He’s learned that even the most successful among us, seldom if ever, realize their true full potential in life.
RR 160: Ray Fisher from ASA Michigan
Executive Director talks about technician & shop licensing, safety inspections and autonomous cars.
ASA Michigan Executive Director, Ray Fisher, is very passionate about serving his members. Leaders like Ray Fisher are strong advocates for the industry, but as he points out, every member of the industry needs to be involved. It is a team effort to help our legislators understand the impact of the rules/laws they are creating and the effect it has on businesses and the motoring public.
RR 148: Bobby Bassett From Gates Corporation
Bobby Bassett, the Manager of Training North America for Gates Corporation, started with Gates in sales in 1999 and transitioned into training. There he found his calling. Powerful Quote and Reason to Listen: “Bottom line for technician, service writer and shop owner are missing tremendous profits. They are not fixing their customers cars; the guy…
RR 144: John Passante – High Touch Leadership in a High Tech World
John Passante brings 35 years experience in human resources and organizational development experience to the podcast. He is the author of The Human Side: High-Touch Leadership in a High-Tech World, and a columnist dealing with the human side of the enterprise. John is also an adjunct professor at the University of the Aftermarket and a…
RR 136: Dave Erb from Hire Frederick
Dave Erb has been in the auto industry for over 30 years. His experience ranges from working in a parts store to every position on the automotive service side of things. Dave purchased his first failing shop in 1997. He sold his businesses and is now channeling his first love ‘marketer helping shop owners grow…
RR 134: Todd Erickson from Identifix
Todd Erickson, an Identifix Carline Expert gets to talk shop on the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast. You will learn how Todd got his job, what he loves about it, and how he views the learning curve in the industry.
Among many great stories, Todd goes back 15 years to explain his job interview at Identifix. He illustrates how a trick question, he answered correctly, may have been the deciding factor in him getting the job. This Subaru expert excels in diagnostic reasoning and provides a great behind the scenes view of this industry resource.
RR 132: Auto Care – Industry Job Board
Learn about the largest automotive aftermarket job board in the industry. Courtney Hammer and Katy McQuiston share their insight on the value that the Job Board brings to every member of the aftermarket. As internet resume and job postings is the trend and the future, Auto Care has laid the ground work to build the biggest recruitment effort the industry has ever seen or been part of.
Discover how you can post a job and find a job specific to your needs and experience exclusively in the automotive aftermarket.
RR 128: Joel Ayers of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation
This podcast episode needs to be heard by everyone in the industry. I’m counting on you to use the social share icons and engage your colleagues or paste the episode URL into your email network. Help get the word out and make sure the reach of AACF gets to the deep corners of the aftermarket so help can be brought to our brothers and sisters that need it.
RR 125: Succession Planning Round-Table
Succession Planning. A business requirement.
An informative discussion on planning for the eventual sale of your business. This discussion is between two professional service entrepreneurs, Joe Sevart and Judy Walter, who are in different stages of their succession plans. They are joined with succession planning professional Bob Ward, President of Wardden LLC. Bob says “Every business is eventually sold, but how?
RR 122: ASE Test ‘Uncovered’
ASE Test Uncovered. Everything you ever wanted to know about the ASE Test … ASE 3but were afraid to ask!
Joining me for this very open discussion is:
-Dan Baumhardt, ASE Test Administrator
-Matt Fanslow, Professional Technician and an ASE Subject Matter Expert
-Ryan Kooiman, Director of Training at Standard Motor Products
RR 110: Brent Berman from Federal-Mogul Motorparts
Brent Berman, Director of Training at Federal-Mogul Motorparts has been involved in the Automotive Industry for over 25 years primarily in the technical field evolving from mechanical to digital. In his eighteen years at Federal-Mogul, Brent has held roles of increasing responsibility in technical training, marketing and now manages the Garage Gurus training group in addition…
RR 106: Bill Haas from NACAT
Are you having a problem finding trained technicians – – here’s an answer that will help you.
There is a guy by the name of Bill Haas – – who has done just about everything in the repair industry. He started at the age of 12. He dragged home a junk motor that he bought from a garage. For the next few years he played with that poor engine – – until he knew how to fix every component. Later, Bill became a shop owner, sold it then taught technicians how to fix cars , became a business consultant and trainer including the man at NACAT. (The North American Council of Automotive Teachers)
You need to hear the story of what Bill has done and is in the process of doing to help you get better technicians.
RR 104: Todd Westerlund from Kukui
Do you want to further your uptake on how to communicate with millennials? Want to catch a discussion on ‘gamificaton? (what’s that … you are just a click away)
Kukui CEO Todd Westerlund and I sat down and had a lively talk that will fill up a yellow pad of ideas. This is not GEEK talk at all, just an enlightening and open discussion where will you will learn at least one new thing.
Audit the other discussion points on lifestyle marketing and taking advantage of social networks. Get your straight up talk on marketing to millennials here.
RR 102: Donna Wagner form Northwood
Donna Wagner is currently Chair of the Aftermarket Management Program and Professor at Northwood University. She teaches courses specific to the automotive and heavy duty parts and accessories market. Courses include product marketing, global issues, sales, supply chain and business planning. This bachelor degree program in Aftermarket Management is the only one of its kind in…
RR 100: 100th Episode Retrospective
RR 098: Ryan Kooiman, Dir. of Training, Standard Motor Products
Training PERIOD is the lifeblood of all companies large and small and for every person working today. We know how technology is moving at a rapid pace and our industry is no exception. In fact it seems like it is moving faster than we can actually keep pace. Getting a perspective on training from a…
RR 096: Jeff Peevy of AMI on Creating A Learning Culture
Meet Jeff Peevy, President of the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), a 34-year industry veteran who has spent the past 20 years involved with education and research. Jeff discusses and drives home an important strategy on ‘Building A Learning Culture’ in your business. This episode can be distilled down to four words: Let’s Go Learn Something!…
RR 094: Mike Davidson from American Skilled Labor Association
It is the mission of ASLA (American Skilled Labor Association) to provide a suitable employee to the American Workforce. Lead by Mike Davidson, service professional entrepreneur and shop owner of Parkway Automotive in Little Rock, AR, Mike says, “We will do this by providing businesses with a clear path for mentors and locating employees who…
RR 084: Sheri Hamilton from ASA-Midwest
ASA Midwest Executive Director Sheri Hamilton does not only lead the shop owners in six Midwestern states, she is also the Conference Manager of VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo. And who hasn’t heard of VISION. VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo 2016 will be a sell out. Why Listen? Learn a little history of the event and…
RR 083: Behind Scenes of Connect Car: Part 2 – What did we learn from CES 2016?
To say you are in for a deep and powerful discussion about the connect car is an understatement. This PART 2 not just a sequel but a new and exciting dialog as a result of the Consumer Electronics Show 2016. Your panel consists of four very ‘connected’ individuals as it related to the connected car. With…
RR 081: Jody DeVere from Ask Patty.com
Jody DeVere, CEO of Ask Patty.com works with automotive retail locations to become Certified Female Friendly, learning how to create a culture and experience that attracts and retains loyal women customers. Jody DeVere is a internationally recognized speaker, trainer, often quoted industry pundit and spokesperson for the automotive industry on the women’s market. She has…
RR 079: Shari Pheasant – Former COO Institute for Automotive Business Excellence
Shari Pheasant is owner with her husband of a professional repair shop in Sparks, NV and the COO of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence, and also the founder of Horse Power Strategies. You may recall Shari Pheasant with us in an earlier episode, #68 where we talked about her unique equine leadership training program…
RR 078: Behind the Scenes on the Connected Car Part 1
To say you are in for a deep and powerful discussion about the connect car is an understatement. Your panel consists of four very ‘connected’ individuals as it related to the connected car. With vehicle technology a big part of the Consumer Electronics Show in early 2016, it demonstrates the importance and value of this…
RR 077: Jeff Peevy of AMI
Meet Jeff Peevy, President of the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), a 34-year industry veteran who has spent the past 20 years involved with education and research. Why Listen? Jeff discus’s the important role knowledge and learning plays in your organization’s future and why a learning culture is so important. He shares with you exciting improvements…
RR 075: Brian Cruickshank from University of the Aftermarket
Brian Cruickshank’s 22-year aftermarket career has been spent primarily in communications, marketing and higher education. He served for 15 years as a journalist and editor at Babcox Media where he covered virtually every level of the motor vehicle aftermarket. His most recent media assignment was Editor-in-Chief of Counterman Magazine where he covered traditional and retail…