ASA Podcast
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe ASA Podcast is the program for automotive professionals that keeps you ahead of What’s Now, What’s New and What’s Next in the business of automotive service and collision repair. By sharing information, insight and inspiration it will not just help you make a living, it will help you make a difference!
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Episode 35 - Coping with Crisis - A View from the Trenches
April 08, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBEpisode 35 – Coping with Crisis—A View from the Trenches Vinnie Lucido of COAUTO in Reno, NV, and his brother, Anthony, have been making a difference in their local community since they opened the shop. Now like thousands of other service professionals, they find themselves in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Listen in as Vinnie describes how they’ve modified their business practices to cope with the realities of the COVID-19 virus. From details on how they disinfect vehicles to chang...
Episode 34 - EPA Refrigerant Update: What's Next?
April 06, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBEpisode 34 – EPA Refrigerant Update: What’s Next? The EPA and mobile air conditioning industry have long enjoyed an effective working relationship. That cooperation continues to this day. Listen as Chenise Farquharson, Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program Coordinator for the EPA Stratospheric Protection Division’s Office of Atmospheric Programs shares insight and information to keep A/C service providers ahead of the curve. This episode, recorded at the 2020 MACS Training and...
Episode 33 - Electrical Load Shedding Can Impact A/C Diagnosis
April 01, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBEpisode 33 – Electrical Load Shedding Can Impact A/C Diagnosis Pete Orlando is the Senior Curriculum Developer and Technical Instructor for Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and he knows a lot about Electrical Systems Power Management. Listen in as Pete shares valuable insights and service tips when diagnosing vehicle air conditioning systems. As vehicles begin to age, so does the battery, and modern power management systems are designed with algorithms that work by reducing electrical lo...
Episode 32 - World Class Technicians Set the Bar High. Hear all about how to become one.
March 25, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBEpisode 32 – World Class Technicians Set the Bar High. Hear all about what it takes to be one. Erik Ulintz is a World Class Technician and one of the best of the best at Toy Barn in Dublin, OH. He’s a member of the most elite technician fraternity in our industry. We talked with Erik about his journey to achieve this impressive status and what it means to him, his employer, his peers and his customers. Listen in to hear all about Erik’s thoughts on how to succeed as a technician, the need f...
Episode 31 - Washington D.C. Stimulus Packages Offer Help for Small Business
March 20, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MBEpisode 31 – Washington, D.C. Stimulus Packages Offer Help for Small Business Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C. representative, fights every day for our members. This Podcast tells you how important that work is to your business. Listen in as Bob offers insight and the very latest information on what our leaders in Washington are doing to address the growing Coronavirus Crisis threatening lives and livelihoods across the nation. Hear all about it as Bob discusses: · What’s happen...
Episode 30 - ATE Training Event Moves to August
March 17, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBEpisode 30 – ATE Training Event Moves to August The COVID-19 coronovirus has impacted virtually every corner of our lives. The measures we are being asked to take to help reverse the spread of the virus has already resulted in the rescheduling or canceling of meetings and events which are important to keep up with the training our technicians need to succeed. Listen in as ASA-Northwest Executive Director Jeff Lovell explains how the popular Automotive Technology Expo (ATE) training event ha...
Episode 29 - A/C Compressor Diagnostic Tips
March 11, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBEpisode 29 – A/C Compressor Diagnosis Tips Richard Hawkins, A/C Tech Team at 1-800 Radiator & A/C knows mobile air conditioning systems. That’s particularly true when it comes to diagnosing modern compressors. Listen in to hear Richard share how compressor design applies to diagnostics, along with important tips for A/C technicians to help in diagnosing air conditioning issues, including: · The technical hotline resource available from 1-800-Radiator & A/C · The difference b...
Episode 28 - The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Celebrates 40 Years of Service
March 04, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBASA Podcast Show Notes Episode 28 – The Mobile Air Conditioning Society Celebrates 40 Years of Service Elvis Hoffpauir and Ward Atkinson are familiar names at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS). Elvis is the President and Ward has been around almost as long as the association. Both have a lot to share when it comes to talking about how MACS started and how far they’ve come in the past 40 years. We caught up with Elvis and Ward at the 2020 MACS Training and Trade show in Nashville a...
Episode 27 - Collision Industry Foundation Helps Those in Need
February 26, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MBEpisode 27 – Collision Industry Foundation Helps Those in Need Mike Quinn is SVP Business Development at AirPro Diagnositcs and the Chairman of the Collision Industry Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the collision repair industry. The CIF is dedicated to raising, managing and donating funds to provide emergency relief to collision repair professionals who have been impacted by natural disasters or other catastrophic events. Listen in as Mike explains the good work the CIF is doing ...
Episode 26 - ASA Collision Division Report
February 20, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBEpisode 26 – ASA Collision Division Report ASA Collision Division Director Mike LeVasseur reports on recent activities by the ASA Collision Operations Committee. This new, bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important projects such as new vehicle technology now appearing in the service bays and other developments that have the potential to significantly impact ASA members and the automotive service industry at large. Listen to learn how ASA has your back in Washingto...
Episode 25 - ASA Mechanical Division Report
February 19, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBEpisode 25 – ASA Mechanical Division Report ASA Mechanical Division Director Tom Piippo reports on recent activities by the ASA Mechanical Operations Committee. This new, bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important projects such as new vehicle technology now appearing in the service bays and other developments that have the potential to significantly impact ASA members and the automotive service industry at large. Listen to learn how ASA has your back in Washington...
Episode 24 - Taking the Hill Legislative Report with Bob Redding
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode 24 – Taking the Hill Podcast Newsletter ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding reports on recent advocacy activities by ASA in the nation’s capital and at the state level. This new, bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important issues such as vehicle technology, telematics, cyber security and other developments that have the potential to significantly impact ASA members and the automotive service industry. Listen to learn how ASA has your back in Was...
Episode 23 - ASA Annual Business Meeting: CARS, TTF & Much More!
February 12, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBEpisode 23 – ASA Annual Business Meeting: CARS, TTF & Much More! Ray Fisher, ASA president & executive director, is excited about the plans for the 2020 Annual Business Meeting & Conference. Given the content, he has every right to be! This is one industry event you don’t want to miss. It is open to everyone. Listen in as Ray offers a preview of ASA’s Annual Business Meeting and several co-located events, including: · The return of the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CAR...
Episode 22: Lifelong Learning - The Millennial Way
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBEpisode 22 – Lifelong Learning – The Millennial Way Mario Rojas is an ASE-Certified Master Technician with L1 at Pete’s Complete Auto Service in Miami, Florida. He’s also a millennial on a mission: to share his knowledge every chance he gets. We caught up with Mario at the ASA-Florida Foundations event and had a short but enlightening conversation about how our younger technicians think differently about training and lifelong learning. Listen in as we discuss: · The value of having a...
Episode 21 - How Telematics Impacts Collision Repair
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MBEpisode 21 – How Telematics Impacts Collision Repair Jason Verlen is the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Marketing Products & Technology at CCC Information Systems. In this episode, he talks about the impact of Telematics on the collision repair process and the implications this technology presents for insurers. Listen in as Jason provides a look ahead at: · How technology is redefining the consumer experience · New efficiencies being driven by Telematics tech...
Episode 20 - ASE Launches Spanish-Language Certification Tests and More!
January 22, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBEpisode 20 – ASE Launches Spanish-Language Testing and More! Trish Serratore is the Senior Vice President of Communications at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). In this episode, she talks about the latest developments with the ASE Certification tests and what the organization has been up to lately. It’s an information-packed podcast that will bring you up to speed on the most recognized professional credential for technicians in our industry! Listen in to hear ...
Episode 19 - What's Next in Collision Repair
January 15, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEpisode 19 – What’s Next in Collision Repair Vincent Romans is the founding principle and managing partner of The Romans Group LLC. His four decades of experience as a consultant within the collision repair market provides a unique perspective on the various dynamics which will shape the collision repair market in the years ahead. We caught up with Vincent at the ASA MSO Symposium in Las Vegas and asked him to share his thoughts on what’s next for the industry. Listen in to hear about: · ...
Episode 18 – Meet Mel Algier – The First Techs Rock Award Winner
January 11, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBEpisode 18 – Meet Mel Algier – The First Techs Rock Award Winner Mel Algier is a young woman who demonstrates that you can make a difference at any age! She also represents the future of the automotive service industry. In this episode, we’ll talk with Jennifer Maher, CEO of the TechForce Foundation and America’s Automotive Trust, and the winner of the inaugural Techs Rock Award, Mel Algier, a line technician at Barnsworth Chevrolet in Canandaigua, NY. Listen in to hear about: · How...
Episode 17 - Paying it Forward and Looking Ahead
January 08, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBEpisode 17 – Paying it Forward and Looking Ahead John Greenfield is President of JJ’s Auto Care in Jacksonville, FL and he’s not just worrying about the technician shortage—he’s doing something about it! John was one of a group of ASA members and others who sponsored ten automotive students from jtech Institute to attend the inaugural ASA Florida Foundations training event at Daytona. We caught up with John and Ryan Stafford, his lead technician at Daytona International Speedway and talked ...
Episode 16 - ATE 2020 Sets the Bar for Training
January 04, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBEpisode 16 – ASA Northwest ATE 2020 Sets the Bar for Training ASA Northwest incoming chairman Bryan Kelley and Executive Director Jeff Lovell have good reason to be proud and excited about the Automotive Training Expo event scheduled for March 27-29 at the DoubleTree Hotel near SEATAC Airport. Listen in as Bryan and Jeff share the story behind the event, along with the outstanding lineup of technical and management training that is absolutely the Best int the West! · Hear about the a...
Episode 15 - ASA Chairman Shares What's Next for 2020
January 01, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBEpisode 15 – ASA Chairman Shares What’s Next for 2020 ASA Chairman Bob Wills has seen a lot of changes to the association in 2019. Listen in as Bob talks about his first year as Chairman and shares his thoughts on where the Automotive Service Association has been and where it’s going. From autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assist systems and how data access and cyber security can impact ASA members, this is a look ahead at what ASA will be working on for its members in 2020! · Acc...
Episode 14 - Colton James: Country Music on a Mission
December 25, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBEpisode 14 - Colton James is a country music star with a mission. Listen as Colton talks about his support for the military and an ambitious plan to build lodges across the country to allow disabled vets to enjoy the great outdoors. In this exclusive interview at Daytona during the ASA-FL Foundations training event, Colton talks about his start in the country music business, the people who helped him succeed and his love for our great Nation. · From Virginia to Nashville with a guitar...
Episode 13 - The Evolution of OEM Certification Programs
December 18, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBEpisode 13 – The Evolution of OEM Certification Mark Allen, Collision and Equipment Manager for Audi of America was a panelist at the 2019 ASA MSO Symposium in Las Vegas. We caught up with Mark afterward for an in-depth discussion on what Audi is doing in their OEM Certification program for collision shops. Listen in as Mark talks about where the Audi program is and where it’s going, along with an insider look at the future of these types of certification programs. · How shop certifi...
Episode 12 - 2020 ASA Colorado Summit Conference
December 14, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBEpisode 12 – ASA-CO Summit The ASA Colorado Summit is one of the largest regional training events available. In this episode, we talk with Bryan Gossel, ASA-Colorado Chairman, about the 2020 Summit and how they are building on the success of 2019. Listen in as Bryan covers the many learning opportunities available for shop owners and technicians to keep up with the changes and grow their knowledge base. Listen to learn all about: · The training available at the 2020 Summit · T...
Episode 11 - Cash 4 Clunkers 2.0
December 11, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBEpisode 11 – Cash for Clunkers 2.0 Lawmakers may soon be talking about a new Cash for Clunkers program being discussed in Washington, D.C. Listen in as Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington Representative discusses the genesis of an updated old idea and the potential impact on the automotive service community. It’s been tried before and fell short of its goal, but at least one lawmaker thinks it’s time for Cash for Clunkers 2.0. Find out what you need to know about: · A short history of the ...
Episode 10 - jtech Part 2 - The Teacher's View
November 30, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBEpisode 10 - jtech Part 2 – The Teachers View Danielle Wampler and Marcus Jenkins are helping to shape the future. Listen in as we discuss the many challenges and opportunities they face as teachers and counselors to those who come to jtech seeking a new career. Dani and Marcus offer their unique perspectives on technical education, including: · Why they chose to pursue an educational career · What challenges they face in training tomorrow’s technicians · The many oppor...
jtech Part 2 - The Teacher's View
November 30, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBEpisode 10 - jtech Part 2 – The Teachers View Danielle Wampler and Marcus Jenkins are helping to shape the future. Listen in as we discuss the many challenges and opportunities they face as teachers and counselors to those who come to jtech seeking a new career. Dani and Marcus offer their unique perspectives on technical education, including: · Why they chose to pursue an educational career · What challenges they face in training tomorrow’s technicians · The many oppor...
Episode 9 – The Future of Mobility
November 29, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBEpisode 009 – The Future of Mobility Neal Watterson, Global Head of Guest Products and General Manager of Uber for Business was a featured speaker at the ASA MSO Symposium in Las Vegas. Listen as Neal discusses the future of Mobility, Uber and the Automotive Industry. From a focus on safety, to the new paradigm that says “yes, it’s ok to get into vehicles with strangers” he paints a picture of a future that’s not that far off and may surprise you. · Uber’s primary focus on safety sha...
Episode 8 – ADAS @ AAPEX
November 27, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 12.9 MBEpisode 8 – ADAS @ AAPEX Chandler, AZ shop owner Frank Leutz is one busy guy. Aside from helming Desert Car Care, he hosts the Wrench Nation radio show, serves on the ASA Mechanical Operations Committee and is a regular expert on his local TV station. Frank is all about technology, so when the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association was looking for a panelist for their Advanced Driver Assist System session at AAPEX in Las Vegas, Frank stepped up. Listen to what he had to say about the ...
Episode 7 – The Next Generation
November 20, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBEveryone talks about the technician shortage, it’s time we talked to the technicians. Specifically, the next generation of technicians training now in Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs across the nation. In this episode, the ASA Podcast talks to 10 aspiring automotive professionals attending jtech Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. This mix of young men and women offer their thoughts on why they chose an automotive career and much more, including: How their family influenced t...
Episode 6 - New Techs Rock Award Spotlights Commitment
November 16, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBJennifer Maher and the TechForce team have a big mission in helping the automotive industry find the technical talent needed now and for the future. One of those ways is to recognize those already working in repair shops across the nation. The new Techs Rock Awards is open to nominations through November 21, 2019 at 5 pm EST. This podcast fills you in on the latest news from TechForce and a new alliance that will help introduce an automotive career to a new generation! · Learn all abo...
Episode 5 - MSO Symposium: What's Next for Collision Repair
November 13, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBDarrell Amberson and Roy Schnepper offer their thoughts and comments on the 2019 ASA MSO Symposium held November 4th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Roy owns Butler’s Collision, an independent collision repair shop and Darrell is President of Operations at LaMettry’s Collision Centers, a multi-shop operation (MSO). Both are past chairmen of ASA. Listen in as Roy and Darrell review the highlights of the 8th Annual MSO Symposium and hear about: · Where the collision industry is headed...
Episode 5 - MSO Symposium: What's Next for Collision Repair
November 13, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBDarrell Amberson and Roy Schnepper offer their thoughts and comments on the 2019 ASA MSO Symposium held November 4th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Roy owns Butler’s Collision, an independent collision repair shop and Darrell is President of Operations at LaMettry’s Collision Centers, a multi-shop operation (MSO). Both are past chairmen of ASA. Listen in as Roy and Darrell review the highlights of the 8th Annual MSO Symposium and hear about: · Where the collision industry is headed...
Episode 4 - Taking the Hill
November 06, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBEpisode 04 – Taking the Hill Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington Representative offers a look ahead at what’s happening on the legislative front that affects ASA members and the automotive service industry. Tune in for an insider look at what’s happening on Capitol Hill, in the Administration and at the state level as he discusses some of the hottest topics for 2020. · What’s the latest info on data access and cybersecurity legislation? · What is ASA doing to represent our members t...
Episode 3 - Growing Techs Through Mentoring
October 30, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBMaryann Croce, owner of Croce’s Transmission Specialists in Norwalk, CT, shares her thoughts on why you should stop worrying about the technician shortage and do something about it! Mentoring is one answer, she says, and it’s a solution that offers many benefits. Listen to how one shop owner is finding the talent she needs to succeed! · The tech shortage is real and was created over generations · Shop owners share some responsibility for the problem · Learn to be a resou...
Episode 2 - Budget Marketing
October 23, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBJeff Buckley owns My Father's Shop in Midlothian, TX and has a few ideas on how shops can market on a limited budget. Listen in as Jeff explains how he uses "Guerrilla Marketing" techniques and social media to get the word out without breaking the bank.
Episode 1 - Talking Outside the Box
October 14, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBFrank Leutz, owner of Desert Car Care in Phoenix, AZ and Jeff Buckley, owner of My Father’s Shop in Midlothian, TX share their experience in producing podcasts and other social media shows to get more involved in their communities and the industry. Tune in for tips on how your business can grow using the latest technology. · Growing your social media marketing strategy · What it takes to get started · Tips and advice on avoiding common mistakes · Identifying effec...