Auto Care ON AIR
"Auto Care ON AIR" is a candid podcast dedicated to exploring the most relevant topics within the auto care industry. Each episode features insightful discussions with leading experts and prominent industry figures. Our content is thoughtfully divided into four distinct shows to cover four different categories of topics, ensuring collective professional growth and a comprehensive understanding of the auto care industry.
The Driver's Seat: Navigating Business and the Journey of Leadership
To understand organizations, you need to understand their operators. Join Behzad Rassuli, as he sits down for in-depth, one-on-one conversations with leaders that are shaping the future. This show is a "must listen" for how top executives navigate growth, success, and setbacks that come with the terrain of business.
Carpool Conversations: Collaborative Reflections on the Road to Success
Hosted by Jacki Lutz, this series invites a vibrant and strategic mix of guests to debate and discuss the power skills that define success today. Each episode is an entertaining, multi-voice view of a professional development topic and a platform for our members to learn about our industry's most promising professionals.
Indicators: Discussing Data that Drives Business
This show explores data relevant to the automotive aftermarket. Join Mike Chung as he engages with thought leaders in identifying data that will help you monitor and forecast industry performance. Whether global economic data, industry indicators, or new data sources, listen in as we push the envelope in identifying and shaping the metrics that matter.
Traction Control: Reacting with Precision to the Road Ahead
Every single day, events happen, technologies are introduced, and the base assumptions to our best laid plans can change. Join Stacey Miller for a show focused on recent news from the global to the local level and what it may mean for auto care industry businesses. Get hot takes on current events, stay in the know with timely discussions and hear from guests on the frontlines of these developments.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Future of Automotive AI: How Technology Is Transforming the Parts and Service Industry
What happens when artificial intelligence meets automotive expertise? Tilak Kasturi, founder of Predii, takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly evolving landscape of automotive AI and i…
Sustainable Manufacturing in the Auto Care Industry
Sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's deeply woven into the fabric of the automotive aftermarket, though many consumers remain unaware of this long-standing tradition. Mark Nugent, Chief Sustaina…
Duncan Gillis, CEO, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries)
From infantry officer to innovative CEO, Duncan Gillis' life story reads like a masterclass in determination and reinvention. In this riveting conversation The Driver's Seat host Behzad Rassuli, Dunc…
People First! Building Cultures That Attract Today's Workforce
What if the secret to doubling your business revenue wasn't a marketing trick or sales technique, but simply putting your people first? That's exactly what Shari Pheasant discovered when she returned…
Gen Z's Evolving Relationship with Cars and Mobility
Two automotive industry experts with the same name – Mike Chung of MarketCast and Mike Chung of the AutoCare Association – explore the fascinating evolution of Gen Z's relationship with cars and mobi…
Understanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the Auto Care Industry
The automotive aftermarket is facing a seismic shift as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations gain momentum across the United States. In this illuminating conversation, our host, Stacey …
Tina Hubbard, President and CEO, HDA Truck Pride
Humor as a strategic weapon. Hands-on learning as a competitive advantage. The unstoppable drive to succeed in spaces where you're told you don't belong. These are just a few elements of Tina Hubbard…
Finding Calm in Crisis
Fighter pilot Colonel Kim "KC" Campbell takes us into the cockpit of leadership under extreme pressure, sharing the heart-stopping moment her A-10 Warthog was struck by a surface-to-air missile over …
Data, AI, and the Future of Product Development
In this engaging episode, we uncover the transformative power of data and technology in shaping modern product development strategies. Join host, Mike Chung, as he welcomes Stephen Goldsmith, Vice Pr…
Women in Auto Care Special: Open Mic Sessions (Part 1)
Carpool Conversations host, Jacki Lutz, holds 15-20 minute discussions with Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference attendees about important professional development skills.
1:01 - Imposter Syndrome…
Women in Auto Care Special: Open Mic Sessions (Part 2)
Carpool Conversations host, Jacki Lutz, holds 15-20 minute discussions with Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference attendees about important professional development skills.
0:57 - Staying on Task: …
Industry Update on Tariffs and the Right to Repair Movement
Discover how recent shifts in US trade policy are reshaping the landscape of the automotive aftermarket industry. Stacey Miller takes you on a journey through the complex web of tariffs introduced by…
Right to Repair Lessons from Australia's Success
Discover the groundbreaking journey behind Australia's Right to Repair legislation as we sit down with host, Stacey Miller, and her guests, Stuart Charity, CEO of the Australian Aftermarket Automotiv…
Mentorship and Manatees, How A Little Guidance Can Lead To A Lot Of Growth
Ever confused a mentor with a manatee? You're not alone! Our latest episode of Auto Care ON AIR starts with this lighthearted mix-up before diving into the impactful topic of mentorship. Joining host…
Navigating EV Adoption and Other Aftermarket Opportunities
Discover the dynamic shifts reshaping the automotive industry with Carlos Thimann and Akshay Singh from Strategy& as they provide expert insights into the future of electric vehicle (EV) adoption and…
HDAW Special: Open Mic Sessions (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2, Traction Control host, Stacey Miller, interviews heavy duty industry experts at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week about the latest trends and hot topics in the industry!
1:13 Dominic and John …
HDAW Special: Open Mic Sessions (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2, Traction Control host, Stacey Miller, interviews heavy duty industry experts at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week about the latest trends and hot topics in the industry!
1:41 Bryan Funke, HDA …
Critical Thinking in the Workplace
Curious about transforming decision-making and critical thinking in your workplace? This episode promises to equip you with essential tools to enhance your professional life. Join our enlightening co…
The AI Advantage in Automotive Service
Discover how AI is transforming the automotive world with our host, Mike Chung and his guest, Eric West, co-founder and chief growth officer of Convertible AI, as our special guest. Learn how Convert…
Bridging the Gap in Workforce Development
Discover how to effectively bridge the skills gap in the auto care industry with insights from Dwayne Myers, co-owner and CEO of Dynamic Automotive. Host, Stacey Miller, explores the evolving landsca…