The NOLN Podcast

Kye Grisham on Automotive Trends and Tech

When it comes to discussing and digesting the various elements of technology that impact the aftermarket, perspective is key. This mindset can be applied to automotive trend-watching as well. Some trends are exciting and some technology may be overwhelming, but it's important to talk about nonetheless. 
Kye Grisham is the director of automotive technology for Christian Brothers Automotive. He joins the show to shed light and insight on some of the technology and trends that automotive aftermarket service providers should keep an eye on. 
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Sponsored Podcast: The Nuts and Bolts of Preventive Services

In this sponsored episode of the NOLN Podcast, Neal McGlinchey, Manager of Field Training, Valvoline Global Operations, spoke with Matt Hudson, Content Director of National Oil & Lube News, about the nuts and bolts of preventive maintenance services and what products and services are most effective for quick lubes to offer.
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Jeff Harmening on API Oil Certifications

The American Petroleum Institute is a familiar name to the automotive aftermarket, seeing as API represents the oil and gas industry across America. Some of the work done by API revolves around the licensing, specifications and certifications related to oils. 
Jeff Harmening from API joins the show to contextualize this work, as well as the other elements it touches and what it all means for quick lube shop owners. 
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Scott Accardo’s Journey to VP of Operations for SpeeDee

Fullspeed Automotive recently announced the promotion of Scott Accardo to vice president of operations for SpeeDee Oil Change & Automotive Service. But Accardo's career with this industry began well before that announcement.
At seven years old, Accardo helped vacuum customer cars at his father's SpeeDee franchise, which also happened to be the very first franchise under SpeeDee as a whole. This early exposure to a quick lube setting ultimately led to a decades-long career in the industry. Accardo joins the show to talk about how he got to where he is today. 
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STC Management LLC is Jiffy Lube’s Franchisee of the Year

Virginia-based STC Management LLC was recently awarded the 2022 Jiffy Lube "Franchisee of the Year" title. It's an enormous honor for the group, which previously won the title twice before in 2000 and 2007, respectively.
STC Management President and CEO Chris Burns joins the show to talk about the elements that make the group stand out and what the "Franchisee of the Year" honor means to the team. 
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Running the Family Business with Sara White

Sara White has been involved with her family's Grease Monkey location in Fort Collins, Colorado, for the majority of her life. It was originally established by her grandfather in 1994. White went from helping around the shop as a teenager to now running the whole operation with support from her sisters and father. 
White joins the show to talk about how she's made the family business her own, and what it's like to run a female-owned shop in a mostly male-dominated industry. 
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Fleet Strategies with Howard Koffman

Consistent customers are good for business. In the quick lube space, fleets can fit that bill. But acquiring fleets requires a different approach than the average customer, and it's important to have a strategy that works well for your shop. 
In this episode, Howard Koffman joins the show to weigh in. Koffman is the business development manager for fleets at Stonebriar Auto Services, which is a Jiffy Lube franchise. 
Interested in learning more about maintaining fleet accounts? Koffman and several other industry experts share perspectives in "The Fleet Formula" from the May issue of NOLN. The story is also available to read online. 
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Sponsored Podcast: Benefits of partnering with Valvoline Global Operations

In this sponsored episode of the NOLN Podcast, James Weiss, Sales Development Sales Manager for Valvoline Global Operations, spoke with Matt Hudson, Content Director of National Oil & Lube News, about the value that Valvoline can bring to lube shop owners and how the company has invested in building lasting partnerships.

Sponsored Podcast: Diversifying Quick Lube Services with Service Champ

Doug Arnold, senior vice president of Service Champ, spoke with NOLN Associate Editor Hanna Bubser on the trade show floor at iFLEX 2023 in May. In this podcast episode, Arnold discusses the trends he is seeing in quick lube service and what's changing across today's industry. Additionally, Arnold explains how the Service Champ portfolio helps shops find success as they navigate the landscape of expanded services.    
 

Arnold Gacita on Petra Cares

The automotive aftermarket is full of inspiring stories. Despite any challenges that the industry may face, there is seemingly always an underlying theme of resiliency. 
Arnold Gacita is the president and CEO of Petra Automotive Products. He joins the show to talk about Petra Cares, which is the charitable arm of Petra Automotive Products. Petra Cares helps individuals who have aged out of the foster care system become automotive technicians. 
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