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
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Brave Moves for a Bold Life
We've got a treat for you as we bring together our host, Jacki Lutz, and her guests Charles Sanville, the Humble Mechanic, and Frank Leutz from Wrench Nation to the mic, sharing an inspiring perspect…
Investment Banking's Influence in the Automotive Aftermarket
Discover the essential role that investment banking plays in the automotive aftermarket industry with "Indicators" host, Mike Chung, and his esteemed guest, Bill Della Giustina, Senior Vice President…
AIA Canada on Right to Repair Legislation and Workforce Initiatives
Join host, Stacey Miller, VP of Communications, on an enlightening journey as she welcomes JF Champagne, President and CEO of AIA Canada, to Auto Care ON AIR. With recent legislative victories in Can…
Building a Professional Digital Presence that You’re Proud Of
Ever wondered how to seamlessly integrate a digital presence into your professional life? Join us on Auto Care ON AIR as we promise to unlock the secrets of digital presence with our "Carpool Convers…
Crafting Customer Convenience in the Modern Auto Industry
Discover what drives customer satisfaction in the automotive aftermarket industry as we welcome Chris Sutton, Vice President of Global Automotive Retail at JD Power, to Auto Care ON AIR. Unpack the i…
Navigating State Legislation and Its Impact on the Auto Care Industry
Host, Stacey Miller, VP of Communications at the Auto Care Association, as she unravel the complexities of state legislation and its sweeping effects on the auto care industry with Dan Colegrove, par…
Brad Beckham, CEO, O'Reilly Auto Parts
Join Behzad Rassuli, as he explores Brad Beckham's journey from his humble beginnings in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to becoming CEO of O'Reilly Auto Parts. We'll uncover how Brad's early passion for cars an…
AAPEX Show Special: Open Mic Sessions
Carpool Conversations host, Jacki Lutz, is joined by all other Auto Care ON AIR hosts to conduct several 10 minute, speed dating-style interviews at AAPEX 2024 in Las Vegas!
Join them in learning abou…
Driving Change with AI in the Aftermarket
What if you could transform the challenges of the automotive aftermarket into opportunities for growth? Tune in as Mike Chung, sits down with the visionary, Lauren McCullough from Tromml. Lauren shar…
The Road Ahead for the Latin American Auto Care Industry
Unlock the secrets of the Latin American auto care industry's rise to prominence with insights from Evaristo Garcia, CEO of Integrate Data Facts (IDF). Discover how Stellantis is spearheading efforts…
Randy Buller, CEO of The Parts Authority
Join host Behzad Rassuli as he sits down with Randy Buller, founding partner and CEO of The Parts Authority, who has steered the company from its humble beginnings in Queens to a nationwide powerhous…
Building Trust and Accountability
We welcome back Jessica Toliuszis, VP of Sales at Highline Warren, and introduce Rob Blitzstein, Senior VP of Vendor Relations and Pricing at The Parts Authority. We unravel the lessons from Northwoo…
Navigating Automotive Data: Quality, Precision, and Predictions
Host, Mike Chung and Todd Campau from S&P Global Mobility explore the immense potential of vehicle registration data. You'll uncover how this crucial information not only monitors industry performanc…
East & Gulf Coast Port Strikes and Disaster Relief Update
A massive labor strike that could cost the US economy $5 billion daily. Join us on Traction Control as we reveal the staggering impact of 45,000 dock workers walking out at 14 US East and Gulf Coast …
More Labor Strikes, Supply Shortages and the Downstream Impacts
Can vehicle shortages actually benefit repair shops? Discover how the ongoing UAW strike impacting Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis is reshaping the auto care industry. This episode of Traction C…
The Art of Small Talk
Unlock the secrets of small talk and transform your networking skills with actionable insights from sales experts Andrew Steczo, Director of Sales at Motorad, and Zenata Perez, Global Head of Sales a…
Exploring Dealer and Service Retention Metrics
Unlock the secrets to mastering the automotive aftermarket with Nate Chenenko from Ducker Carlisle on this episode of Indicators! We promise you'll gain invaluable insights into the complex world of …
Mastering Advocacy for Yourself and Others
Ready to transform your professional journey and master the art of advocacy? Join us for an invigorating conversation with Stacey Miller, VP of Communications at the Auto Care Association, and Jessic…
Navigating the Complexities of Automotive Data
Unlock the secrets to mastering data in the auto care industry with our special guest, Daniel Zenko, Director of Data Innovation at the Auto Care Association. In this episode of Auto Care ON AIR's "I…
Navigating Repair Rights Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Your right to repair your own devices is under threat. Join Stacey Miller and her guest, Paul Roberts, cybersecurity expert, publisher, and editor-in-chief of The Security Ledger, and founder of Secu…