The 400th episode milestone for the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast would not have been possible without the support of aftermarket professionals who have embraced the podcast as an important educational and networking tool to not only grow themselves but their businesses.

The ability to listen to concepts, insights, trends and differing views stretches our ‘think’ and serves the reality that there are many ways to grow and prosper. Thanks for continuing to listen to the stories; the context of the aftermarket.  Carm

PS: Thanks to the sponsors of the podcast that also helped make this an enduring and significant educational tool.

The milestone panel:

Dwayne Myers is a partner in Dynamic Automotive in the greater Maryland area. Dwayne invests time in the industry with the Auto Care Association and serves on the education committee with CCPN (Car Care Professional Network). Dwayne was recently honored as one of only 17 outstanding individuals that qualified for the prestigious 2017 World Class Technician Award presented by The Auto Care Association and ASE. He is very passionate about hiring and sustaining a strong and engaged team. Listen to Dwayne’s previous episodes HERE.

Pete Rudloff is a national automotive instructor/advisor, ASA volunteer leader, nationally published technical writer and owner of both Pete’s Garage, Inc. and Blue Collar Technologies, Inc. in Newark, DE. Pete has a passion for raising the bar for the auto trade and a reputation as a friend to the general auto repair shop with many calling themselves Pete’s customer. More than just a guy who fixes cars, Pete is out to change the auto trade and how vehicle owners view auto shops with his new FlexCheck Auto Digital Vehicle Inspection Software. Listen to Pete’s previous episodes HERE.

Maryann Croce of Croce Transmissions in Norwalk, CT and business adviser at smallbizvantage.com. Maryann and her husband Tony combined her banking career and his automotive technical skills and bought a transmission business 15 years ago. They have 4 bays, 4 techs and one service adviser

As so many in the aftermarket know when husband and wife’s and families, for that matter, run a great business there are a few secrets that make it all work. Maryann talks about two of the secrets to working together; knowing your role and trust. Link to Maryann’s Previous Episodes HERE.

Kevin Eckler is a native New Englander who moved to New York State’s Hudson Valley with his parents back in the mid-1980s.  Kevin began his automotive career at the age of 14, pushing a broom in a mom and pop shop in Rhode Island, he attended a trade school, graduating at the top of his class and went right to work as a tech in a prestigious Porsche/Audi dealership in Cape Cod.  Kevin continued his dealership work when he moved to NY and eventually came to work for two brothers who owned Foreign Car Specialists.  When the

owners retired in 1995, Kevin bought the business and the rest is history. Kevin’s previous episodes HERE.

Ryan Clo is a twenty-year veteran of the Automotive Service industry. He currently owns two specialized Automotive Service businesses located in Cincinnati, OH. Both businesses have systems and processes in place so that his presence is not required on a daily basis. Ryan’s first business, Dubwerx, has a 99% customer satisfaction rate while maintaining profitability and growth.

Ryan currently consults for the Institute of Automotive Business Excellence providing guidance to automotive businesses including on-site evaluations, off-site coaching, business plan development, and one-on-one coaching with owners and staff. He is known as the “Systems and Processes guy.” Ryan teaches several business management classes for the Automotive industry.

Ryan has also involved in the growing startup community in Cincinnati, OH meeting with other entrepreneurs regularly to discuss best practices and the future of business. Ryan volunteers his time serving on the editorial board for an industry magazine and two community non-profits in Cincinnati, OH. Listen to Ryan’s previous episodes HERE.

Richard Falco Jr. is an instructor for Carquest Technical Institute (CTI). He is an ASE Master Technician L1 with over 25 years in the auto repair industry. His technical experience includes Domestic, Asian, and European vehicles both at the dealership level and as a successful shop owner. He has instructed technicians and college students in all aspects of automotive repair and currently takes care of our customers, for CTI, throughout the southeastern U.S. Listen to Rich’s previous episodes HERE.

Tom Lambert, Automotive Manager at Shadetree Automotive. Tom Lambert got his start right at home.  His dad and uncles always had projects going on in the home garage.  During the summer vacation, his dad would have Tom remove engines from the vehicles that were being sent to the local machine shop for rebuilding.

In the past three and a half years, Tom and his dad have made strategic adjustments in the business.  They are now a $2.5 million dollar a year shop with 10% annual growth and profitability. They continue to improve every day.  Tom says he has the best team and a strong culture. In January 2017 Tom bought his dad completely out of the business.

Tom struggled for many years because he had lost his passion for the auto industry.  After receiving all the guidance and coaching over the past few years, he is rejuvenated and has more passion than ever and is currently doing everything he can to pay it forward to other local shop owners. Tom’s previous episodes HERE.

Christopher Peterson owns Northwest Automotive in Kalispell, MT. Here is his story. None of Christopher Petersen’s family members have been (to his knowledge) in the auto industry. His dad was an electrician that specialized in security systems.  Christopher remembers elementary school when the other kids on the block were playing football or basketball, right in front of his house. But not him. He was in the garage, reading his father’s college AC/DC theory book, and doing the tests at the end of each chapter.  He always thought that he would go into design because he loved building things. He even took 4 years of computer-aided drafting in high school.

From there, Christopher bounced around a few types of shops. He wanted to experience many different brands.  He worked in a euro shop for a while and then each of the domestic brands.  Christopher was Master Honda certified (as well as ASE Master, and L1). Honda was the first real home he felt.

A back injury put a serious hamper on being a line tech and he went back to the service advisor world.  But this time he was an SA at a dealer. He hated it. Not only did the bean counters in the corporate structure only see employees as percentages and production numbers, they saw customers the same way. Christopher didn’t feel he could really help people the way he thought they should be helped.

So it was time to find his own way….after 20 years doing it for other companies, Christopher started to do it his way. Link to Christopher’s Previous Episodes HERE.

Key Talking Points:

Kevin Eckler

• He was moved by so many ideas and concepts shared that he was motivated to joining a local high school advisory board, he hired a business coach is redoing his lobby

Ryan Clo

• The information age gives us a lot of power. However, if you don’t implement it is just information.
• Take the steps necessary, but don’t re-invent the wheel ask for help. Don’t let your ego get in the way.
• Find the seminar, the coach the peer to help you. So many willing to help you up your game.
• Once you get there you’ll be asked for your help.

Maryann Croce

• So many players of the aftermarket are represented in the podcast makes for many different ‘One Things’ to take away.
• It breaks down the silos in our industry by uniting the words into one whole industry perspective.
• Being an example of professionalism in the industry is your role.
• It is easy to get stuck and feel overwhelmed. Stop and listen to the stories told and get your self unstuck.

Dwayne Myers

• Dwayne had a great take-a-way in an episode that changed him when he realized he was a developer of people.
• The network of listeners shares the podcasts and stories as the concepts and strategies are discussed.
• Bringing the ideas to your team and get their buying and possibly implementation.
• Big take-a-ways from Academy comments from your listener is just as powerful.
• Measure yourself against yourself and not other peoples.

Peter Rudloff

• If you’ve only learned one thing you are doing it wrong.
• Pete learned that his way is OK. He is unconventional and yet is very successful.
• He also knows that his way isn’t the only way. He learned about how many other people do it.
• The podcast has shown Peter that the industry is OK. We are a good and honorable trade. He is proud that he is an auto mechanic.
  • Our trade is valuable to the country.
• Listeners can see alternative futures by listening to others and their glimpse of their visions.

Richard Falco

• You can see career pathways through the different interviews.
• Jorge Menchu’s episode 241 was a huge ‘thing’ for him on the concept of how to learn and fill in the blanks.   Listen to Jorge’s episode HERE.

Christopher Peterson

• See’s the podcast as facilitating different methods of learning.
• He shifted his view in not seeing other shops as competition.
• An episode with Steve Miller and his book ‘Uncopyable’.
  • What separates your shop from others.
• Learn to ask questions.
• Keep the list in the whiteboard and stick them up.

Tom Lambert

• We don’t have a shortage of hard-working people in our industry.
• We are so busy working hard that they do not have time to stop and try something new.
• You don’t know what you don’t know.
• Invest in learning via, the RRR podcast, classes, which business coach, etc.
• Tom found it cathartic to be on the show.

Overall

• Many in the industry are willing to help.
• Everyone’s goal is to help all ships rise. Pay it forward.

Resources:

• Thanks to Kevin Eckler, Pete Rudloff, Ryan Clo, Rich Falco, Tom Lambert, Maryann Croce, Dwayne Myers, and Christopher Peterson for their contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
• Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library HERE. Leaders are readers.
• Leave me an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them.

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This episode is brought to you by AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve. With 2,500 exhibiting companies, you’ll see the latest products, parts and technologies for your business. The event also offers advanced training for shop owners, technicians, warehouse distributors (WDs) and auto parts retailers, as well as networking opportunities to grow your business. AAPEX 2019 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. More than 48,000 targeted buyers are expected to attend, and approximately 162,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from 135 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX 2019. For information, visit aapexshow.com

Chris Cloutier is co-owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Dallas, Texas for the last 5 years and is an expert at software development who understands what customers want in a digital sales process. He came from the software industry developing solutions for companies like Southwest Airlines, and Wyndham Intl. Chris worked for companies that understand the marriage of service and software and have applied it in an effective way.

After opening his shop, he founded autoflow.me, a workflow and communication solution, specifically to give his shop a competitive advantage. As he talked to more shop owners he realized there was a need for better technology and has since worked toward helping the industry embrace and move forward with it. Listen to Chris’ previous episodes HERE.

John Burkhauser is currently employed at BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY as the Director of Education, a job that allows him to use a lifetime of learning experience day in and day out.  John dreamed of being a meteorologist but found out college wasn’t for him.

When his car failed the state inspection, that was the day his career was decided on. John went to Pennco Tech to attend the Auto Gas and Diesel program.  After graduation, John started work in a dealership where he went from a “D” technician to an “A” technician in a few short years. He also added shop foreman to his resume.  During this time, John became certified as an ASE Master Technician and Advanced Level Technician which he still maintains.

Crossing to the other side of service, he became a service adviser winning the Ford Silver Medallion award. He then became a Service Manager for a large dealership.

John also worked in the independent aftermarket. He then applied to be an instructor at a post-secondary automotive training school where he taught basic electrical and HVAC courses for the better part of ten years.

Fortune would change his career path again when John learned about BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY and became part of the team. Listen to John’s previous episodes HERE.

Pete Rudloff is a national automotive instructor/advisor, ASA volunteer leader, nationally published technical writer and owner of both Pete’s Garage, Inc. and Blue Collar Technologies, Inc. in Newark, DE. Pete has a passion for raising the bar for the auto trade and a reputation as a friend to the general auto repair shop with many calling themselves Pete’s customer. More than just a guy who fixes cars, Pete is out to change the auto trade and how vehicle owners view auto shops with his new FlexCheck Auto Digital Vehicle Inspection Software. Listen to Pete’s previous episodes HERE.

Key Talking Points:

• DVI is so important because it will increase the transparency with what is going on with their vehicle.
• More and more people want to be in control.
• DVI allows you to maximize opportunity with each vehicle that comes into the shop.
• DVI is not going away. It is like a smartphone. ‘Everyone has one’
• DVI penetration is only about 10%, however, it is the norm today.
• There is no excuse not to DVI. It is not going away. Sop ignoring that this is a fad.
• DVI bring the vehicle in the bay to their home or office.
• Adoption rate issues:
  • Change
  • Fear
  • Battling priorities (fire drills)
• DVI is a major change. It has a major impact on the business. You need to be prepared.
  • Lay your plans and vision to adapt DVI over the next few years. Let your people know.
• Involve your team to improve your engagement. Get your teams feedback and buy-in.
  • Get them to kick the tires with you.
  • Time is necessary to get full adoption.
• Leadership/Management must take a strong lead in the implementation of DVI and stay engaged with the team not only during integration but into full adoption and as a system.
• DVI’s are comprehensive and have so many features. You must be a perpetual student to be sure your DVI systems features are being considered for your company.
• Look for a DVI company where you find a fit for your culture.
• You need a lot of force and momentum to get through implementing DVI
• If you adopt early you gain a competitive advantage.
• Consumers will demand this in the future and force you to have DVI. Become the leader in your market.
• You will have pain in the implementation but fight through it.
• DVI is the single biggest thing you can do for your bottom line.    

Resources Mentioned:

• Thanks to Chris Cloutier, John Burkhauser, and Pete Rudloff for their contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
• Link to the ‘BOOKS’ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library HERE. Leaders are readers.
• Leave me an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them.

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This episode is brought to you by Federal-MogulMotorparts and Garage Gurus. With brands like Moog, Felpro, Wagner Brake, Champion, Sealed Power, FP Diesel and more, they’re the parts techs trust.  For serious technical training and support – online, onsite and on-demand – Garage Gurus is everything you need to know. Find out more at fmmotorparts.com  and fmgaragegurus.com

The 300^th Episode Retrospective. For the first-time, podcast host Carm Capriotto is in the interviewee seat.

Friend,

I’m so proud of the 300th episode milestone. So I was looking to do something different regarding a retrospective. I did it for the 100th and 200th, so the 300th was going to be the same. Not so according to some of the podcast alumni. (I call all the guests who have paid it forward with their story, alumni.)

So when I assembled seven ‘alumni’ to share their memory, they ganged up and strongly suggested (a nice way to say it) that they interview me.

I’m in a role reversal. Never been interviewed, at length, before.

Here you have it, the longest episode I ever produced with questions that uncover the attributes and purpose of the aftermarket’s premier podcast. I share some very personal stories and chronicle some behind the scene moments.

You’ll learn how it all started and my thoughts for the future. I also explain where I get my energy, the fuel, for the engine that creates such powerful content for all automotive aftermarketers.

I’m is so proud of the audio library made up of the voices of the aftermarket. The guests who trusted me to get their story told so that all ships rise; which is the pure value of the podcast to the industry.

If you are a fan, a listener of the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast, the best anniversary gift would be to share the podcast with a fellow aftermarket professional and let it work its magic on them.

My sincere thanks go out to these seven podcast alumni that brought their original questions to the interview.  I hope I did my part and gave great answers. Please let me know what you think. CC

Kim Auernheimer from CS Aut0motive in Brentwood, TN. Kim’s previous episodes HERE.

Judy Zimmerman Walter from Zimmerman’s Automotive from Mechanicsburg, Pa.  Judy’s previous episodes HERE.

Greg Buckley from Buckley’s Personalized Driver Care, Wilmington, DE. Greg’s previous episodes HERE.

Bill Nalu from Interstate Auto Care, Madison Heights, MI. Bill’s previous episodes HERE.

Dwayne Myers from Dynamic Automotive, Frederick, MD. Dwayne’s previous episodes HERE.

Pete Rudloff from Pete’s Garage in Newark, DE. Pete’s previous episodes HERE.

Matt Fanslow from Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN. Matt’s previous episodes HERE.

I want to thank you for giving this episode your attention. You’ve made it to the end of a long listen. Was it entertaining? Did you learn something you didn’t know before? Do you feel a stronger kinship to our cause and purpose? Don’t hesitate to reach out and let me know your feelings on the 300^th and for that matter any and all episodes we produce for you. Email me at carm@remarkableresults.biz and also share the love on social media.

Episodes mentioned in the interview:

Link to Giuliano  Zuccato Mustang Man Episode (172)  [This episode was a finalist in Motor Press Guild Podcast of the Year]

Link To Giuliano Zuccatto CrossFire Episode (243)

Link to Leon Anderson Episode (270)

Link to Eric Ziegler Episode (192)

Link to the 100th

Link to the 200th

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This episode is brought to you by Jasper Engines & Transmissions. When a car’s engine or transmission fails, it’s not the end of the road. A remanufactured drivetrain product from Jasper Engines & Transmissions will give your car a new lease on life. JASPER has over 2000 Associates, three manufacturing facilities, two distribution centers and 45 branch offices across the country. They’re all working to produce, transport and deliver the perfect product. That’s what they do best… keep customers happy. Visit jasperengines.com

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I attended the ASA Automotive Service Association, Connected CARS  (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service) event in Detroit on May 18th & 19th, 2017.  It was a very informative event organized by former ASA Chairman and shop owner Donny Seyfer, who brought industry trainers, automotive engineers and service professionals from all parts of North-America to learn about rapidly advancing vehicle technology.

All attendees got an important glimpse into the world of the connected car with in-depth and detailed looks at ADAS, Next Gen Vehicle Networks, V2V and the future of diagnostics.

Safety is one of the driving forces behind ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). The two-day seminar brought some of the top tech trainers to bring a deeper understanding of how these systems function and what it takes to diagnose, repair and calibrate them today and in the not too distant future.

Listen to an in-studio round table debate along with a ‘man in the street’ interview segment that was recorded at the first night reception. In all, you’ll hear contributions from seventeen of your industry peers in this episode.

You will hear discussions on the course content, personal thoughts on this new technology, new business models and the opportunities that modern technology creates for progressive operators among many more hot and trending talking points.

I’m happy to bring you the pulse of this event. Training events like this must be part of your future. Keep an eye out for the exciting ASA programs being presented for you at AAPEX 2017. ASA-CARS.com

Presentations from:

• Dave Hobbs, Delphi, Radar, Lidar, Sonar and camera-based sensors
• Greg Potter, ETI, and Bob Gruszczynski, VW, scan-tool protocols
• Debra Bezinna, Ann Arbor Connected Vehicle Test Environment, University of Michigan . Debra was interviewed by ASA’s Washingon, DC rep Robert L. Redding Jr. She spoke on V2V Communication
• Jason Ross, Volkswagen, driver-assist systems
• Scott Bolt, Mahle, new vehicle network architecture
• Tarek Taleb, GM, CAN network diagnosis software
• Mohan Sethi, Mahle Aftermarket, secure diagnostics
• Jim Luyckx from Snap-on presented diagnostics by thermal imaging
• Steve Zach, Bosch, ADAS calibration and alignment

Dan Risley, ASA president and executive director, said about the inaugural event, “ASA is committed to providing industry-leading technology and telematics programs to our members and the industry. This program is a first of its kind. Attendees left armed with more knowledge and information on the most current and future ADAS technology than the 90 percent of those repairing vehicles in automotive industry today!”

“Comments and enthusiasm from Connected CARS attendees and presenters exceeded my expectations,” said event organizer Donny Seyfer. “The presentations were spot-on. I’m not sure who was more impressive – our presenters or their audience. But I do know this was an amazing technical networking opportunity.”

List of who was in this episode:

Round Table Studio Interview:
Dan Risley
Frank Leutz
Greg Buckley
Bill Nalu
Joe Hanson
Jeff Buckley
Joe Register
Ray Fisher

Reception ‘Man In Street Interviews’
Donny Seyfer
Pete Rudloff
Dave Kusa
Greg Potter
Tom Piippo
Bob Wills
Greg Buckley
Carolyn Coquillette
Eric Carlson
Frank Leutz
Ray Fisher
Bill Nalu
Craig O’Neill

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Pete Rudloff owner of Pete’s Garage in Newark, DE. Pete started out in the automotive trade as a machine shop apprentice and after a year became dealer tech and grew into a Mopar Gold  CMAT, L1, DEEP certified tech of which have been both the assistant shop foreman and foreman of a few local dealerships and was the lead tech at all but one of the dealerships ever employed at.

The Beginning
In 1999 with a business partner opened a performance/custom shop called R&S Kustumz in Wilmington, DE as a side business to his tech job. In 2001 R&S Kustumz was dissolved in favor of Pete’s Garage Inc. and a changed focus towards repair instead of custom work.

Focus On Training
In 2006 Pete started focusing on training to make himself a better technician; ultimately this resulted in the creation of a loose knit group called Delaware Training Group which is a group of technicians who desire to make themselves the best technician they can be. Rudloff is a strong advocate of proper tooling, proper training and will always push to raise the bar in the automotive trade as a whole. He is best described as a problem solver who fits well with difficult outside the box issues.

Working for Other Shop Owners
Pete prefers his shop to have a reputation as a ‘fix it shop’ and shy away from maintenance type work although he still does his share. He prefers dealing with problems of an electrical nature, and gets bored with general service work; in a perfect world, Pete would never do an oil change or transmission service again. Over 40 local shops take their diagnostic troubles to Pete to solve.

This episode is jammed with Pete’s brand of wisdom that you will find valuable.  Among others:

How he started Delaware Training Group. [10:50]

Writing articles for AutoInc Magazine called ‘Show Me The Fix’. [15:34]

How his OE Scan Tool Project grew into a very important industry tool. [10:04]

His work on creating mandatory minimum standards to create technician licensing in the state of Delaware and the reasons the aftermarket needs to be proactive with this inevitable regulation vs bureaucratic intervention. [18:59]

A very exciting technician apprentice program for any shop to implement.[29:42]

Specific Trade Accomplishments:

• Training Coordinator for Delaware Training Group 2009-present
• ASA National: Mechanical Operations Committee member 2011-present (one of 8 members nationally.)
• ASA National Tool and Equipment Committee member 2011 – present
• ASA Education National Committee member 2011 – present
• Writer for Auto Inc. magazine; “Show Me The Fix” series of AutoInc magazine through 2015/2016
• NASTF Scan tool subcommittee co-chair 2011-2014
• Chrysler Master Gold Certified Technician 1997
• Delaware Certified Emissions Repair Technician 2004
• Training Coordinator for Delaware Automotive Service Providers (DASP) 2009-2012 (Board of Director position)
• Co-Chair for ASA’s oerepairinfo.com  committee
• DNREC CERT State Level Task Force Emissions Program advisor 2011(one of 3 state wide advisors)
• Red Clay School auto shop program advisory panel member 2010-2011
• National Task Force Advisor in 2012 for Massachusetts R2R government inquiry (one of 4 national advisers)
• ASA ASRW advisor for ASRW 2012 (one of roughly 12 advisors)
• One of 8 shop owners nationally to spend day in Washington DC successfully lobbying for NHSTA motor vehicle safety study 2014
• Taught
  • “Scan tools For Body Shops” class at CARS trade show in Detroit Michigan 2014
  • “Mastering the DVOM” class at CARS trade show in Detroit Michigan 2014
  • “Unraveling the Mysteries of Chrysler Diagnostics” at CARS trade show in Detroit Michigan, 2014. Class was sponsored by Chrysler Company
  • “Unraveling the Mysteries of Chrysler Diagnostics” at ASA-PA Super Saturday trade show 2014
  • “Unraveling the Mysteries of Chrysler Diagnostics” at Lindertech training conference Toronto, Canada in May 2015
• ABRN Magazine: wrote many articles
• Hodgson Votech School auto program advisory panel member. 2015-present
• Scan tool BETA tester for Mahle Corporation 2016
• Delaware Department of Corrections auto shop advisory group chairman 2016-present

Philanthropy

• Founding Member of the nationally awarded “Dad’s and Diapers” program with March of Dimes 2008-present.
• Go to the bottom of the page for a narrative in Pete’s own words on a project he funded for his daughters 3rd grade class.

Pete’s Garage web site here.

One of Pete’s articles mentioned by other podcast guests on ‘Cost Of Vehicle Ownership’ here.

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