The NOLN Podcast

Productive Vendor Relationships

With supply chain disruptions making headlines and headaches this year, it's a good time to take a closer look at what makes a great relationship between operators and suppliers. NOLN columnist and operator Adam Tatum joins the podcast to talk about his best practices for maintaining great relationships in the industry.

Make Telematics Work for Your Shop

Derek Kaufman, managing partner for Schwartz Advisors, chats with Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown about all things telematics: What they are, how they've changed over the last couple of years, and how your shop can use the technology in the coming years. 

How a Big Shop Rebranded

Steve Eddy, owner of Fast Eddy's in Meridian, Idaho, talks about his crown jewel: a 5.5-acre business that includes a C-store, fuel, car wash, a sandwich shop, and a quick lube. Eddy talks about what makes his facility special and how he rebranded from the Havoline xpress lube program into the newly launched Chevron xpress lube program. The name of the game is catering to customer comfort, and Eddy is always focused on that. Hear about his strategies in this week's episode.

iFLEX Overview and Top AOCA Issues

Dave Everett, Service Champ vice president business development and AOCA board member, takes time from the iFLEX trade show floor to talk about what excites him about the 2021 event. Plus, Everett offers a helpful overview of some of the top quick lube industry issues that the AOCA is working on at the moment. 

Celebrate Veterans in Auto Service

This week, Editorial Director Anna Zeck speaks with an auto service executive and an operator about the value that armed forces veterans bring to shops. Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation’s leading automotive repair franchises, counts 14 United States veterans among its 120 total franchisees. Moran franchise owners have been enlisted in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines branches of the military, as well as the national guard. Pete Baldine, President of Moran Family of Brands to discuss the company’s commitment in adding veteran owners and employees and the value they bring to the system.   Dean Bingham has been with Mr. Transmission for 46 years, two years as a manager and 44 years owning various shops in the southeast. Military career started in 1962 with the Air Force. Happy Veterans Day!

Conversation with Royal Purple at AAPEX 2021

During the hustle and bustle of AAPEX, Staff Writer Paul Hodowanic stopped by the Royal Purple booth to see what the brand has going this year at the show. Stay tuned for our regularly scheduled episode of The NOLN Podcast on Thursday!

ADAPT Automotive Technology Summit Preview

10 Missions Media Editorial Director Anna Zeck spoke with Vice President of Content and Events Bryce Evans about what exactly the ADAPT Automotive Technology Summit is, what you can expect while you're there, and why the event is so important for the automotive aftermarket. Spots are still open for the Summit! Register online at adaptsummit.com/register.

The Cutting Edge

Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown joins Donny Seyfer, executive director of the National Automotive Service Task Force, to talk about some of the latest technologies and trends in automotive repair and maintenance. Plus, Seyfer offers insights on how he sees shop owners across the country preparing for these technologies and adapting to changes. More information about the ADAPT Summit can be found here.

Kevin Davis on Quick Lube Expert

Kevin Davis, COO and founder of Fast Change Lube and Oil, joins the show to talk about his recent startup Quick Lube Expert. For the latest news and trends in the quick lube industry, check out NOLN.net and follow NOLN on Facebook and Twitter.

Fluid Management and DEF

This episode features Jeff Harmening, manager of the Engine Oil Licensing Certification System and other programs at the American Petroleum Institute. Jeff joins NOLN editor Matt Hudson to talk about best practices for managing many different SAE grades, API's aftermarket audit, and some handy tips for shops that offer DEF service for diesel vehicles.