NOLN's Most Downloaded Podcasts of 2025

Overcoming declining car counts. Managing inventory and new equipment. Expanding into new regions. Finding ways to market your shop, both online and through traditional channels.

If it was on the minds of quick lube operators in 2025, it was likely a topic of conversation on the NOLN Podcast. Here’s your chance to catch up on our most downloaded episodes this year.

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Conquering the Car Count Conundrum (with Tyson Daniels)

In May, Tyson Daniels, an Idaho-based Grease Monkey franchisee with shops in five states discussed how his shops are navigating the challenges of declining car counts that many operators are facing.

Should Your Shop Add an Oil Evacuation System? (with Jeff Cox)

Jeff Cox, executive director of the Automotive Maintenance & Repair Association, explained the benefits of oil evacuation systems vs. traditional draining methods in April.

Moving Your Marketing Forward (with Gregg Rainville of Steer CRM)

In the NOLN Podcast’s first episode of 2025, Steer CRM Senior VP Gregg Rainville recommended KPIs to watch and shared the questions shop owners should be asking when looking for a CRM vendor to make their marketing soar.

Going 'Full Speed Ahead' on Growing the Grease Monkey Brand (with Ron Stilwell)

Ron Stilwell, president of FullSpeed Automotive, shared insights on the growth of the company's Grease Monkey brand and the development of its 'store of the future’ during his NOLN Podcast appearance in July.

Exploring EV Maintenance Opportunities (with John Forro of Electron John)

In February, John Forro, lead instructor, content developer and owner of the EV and engine performance training company Electron John, provided a crash course on EV maintenance essentials, including both training and protective equipment, and he also detailed how shops can start with simple services and add on later to meet customer demand.

Good Call: The Art of Serving Customers on the Phone (with David Boyd)

Inbound Communications founder David Boyd shared best practices for handling incoming calls, serving customers’ needs, and converting routine inquiries into future sales when your shop’s phone rings.

What to Know When You’re Thinking About Selling (with Jim Parker of The Auto Repair Boss)

While you might be ready to exit the quick lube industry, is your business ready to be sold? Jim Parker, president of The Auto Repair Boss, a Florida-based brokerage firm that specializes in selling auto-related companies, offered guidance on how to determine whether the time is right for a quick lube shop operator to sell.

Get on Target with Omnichannel Marketing (with Jeff Tremper)

In June, Jeff Tremper, senior vice president of Throttle CRM Service Reminders, provided insights on developing an omnichannel approach to marketing and why it’s important to craft consistent messaging across your different marketing channels.

A Brand That Hits the Right Notes (with Doug Zarkin)

Doug Zarkin has two decades of experience in retail and brand marketing, but he’s a newcomer to the quick lube industry. Zarkin was hired as the new chief marketing officer for Take 5 Oil Change earlier this summer, and during his appearance on the NOLN Podcast in August, he described what appealed to him about joining Take 5, what he has been able to carry over from his marketing experience with health and wellness brands, and the role of marketing as Driven Brands looks to grow the number of Take 5 locations across the U.S.