The NOLN Podcast

How I Did It: The EV Landscape

In this episode of The NOLN Podcast, take a dive into the fast-paced work of electric vehicles. There has been a lot to cover in the news, and thankfully our colleagues over at ADAPT have it all covered. Staff writer Maraya King lays out all the big EV storylines in this special episode.

Top Trends: Taxes in an Unconventional Year

Don't wait to think about your taxes. With all the loan and grant programs flying around this year, it's even more important to make sure you know the rules for filing 2020 taxes. Brad Mewes, principal at Supplement Advisory, discusses the impact PPP loans could have on your taxes, as well as how he approaches the "puzzle" of shop taxes each year.

Sponsored: First Be Best, Then Be First

Amber Kossak and Crystal Mathews of Solid Start discuss how the company came to be, along with what makes Solid Start products stand apart from the rest.  

How I Did It: Bonuses as an Incentive

Carl Goede of Roadrunner Express shares how a little insight from McDonald's helped him structure his employee's pay and bonuses, while also coming up with his own unique structure that's tailored to his shop's goals.

Top Trends: Off to a Strong Start

Steve Pittman is the owner of PittStop 10 Minute Oil Changers in North Canton, Ohio. He joined associate editor Matt Hudson for a conversation about starting strong as a new operator. Pittman took over his location about three years ago, and he had some work to do to get his facility and his process to the position that he wanted. In hindsight, it was a great career move. In this episode, hear from Pittman about that process and what he did correctly to start out strong.

How I Did It: The 3 Ms of Marketing

Want to elevate your marketing message but don't know where to start? Philipp Lomboy has got you covered. In this edition of The NOLN Podcast, Abby Patterson sat down with Lomboy, founder of Marami Marketing Group, on what you first need to address in your digital marketing tactics.

Introducing the GT-1 High Mileage Booster

The latest additive from Kendall is poised to revolutionize the oil game.

Top Trends: Consulting for Quick Lubes

Does your operation have some kind of business consultant? Is it specific to the quick lube industry? There aren't many services like that right now, but Kevin Davis wants to change that. Davis runs the Fast Change Lube and Oil chain, and he's a really active operator in organizations like the AOCA and in his own community. Now he's launching his own quick lube consultant service, which will have a whole lot of offerings for members.

Solve a Drop in Efficiency or Productivity

All too often in the industry, shops track meaningful KPIs, but have little idea how to interpret or make business decisions based off those numbers—especially when they fall short of set goals. In this episode, learn eight simple questions to ask when encountering a drop in either productivity or efficiency.

Top Trends: Ransomware and Digital Hygiene

Hopefully your shop hasn't had to deal with a ransomware attack. You don't want your shop's digitally stored information to be stolen and held hostage. While that's an extreme case, the steps you can take to avoid these situations are also great guidelines for computer use in your shop.  Chris Deater is the team lead for technical support at Sage Microsystems, which is now part of the DRB Systems brand. He goes through what a ransomware attack is and follows with a bunch of easy, effective tips for safe computing.