The NOLN Podcast

The NOLN Podcast is the premier quick lube industry podcast, helping shop owners and operators improve their businesses with real-world solutions to common problems, delivered by leading industry experts and elite shop leaders.

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Steer Senior VP Gregg Rainville shares digital innovations around an old standby for quick lube shops.
Jan. 1, 2026
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The CEO the Lubricants Packaging Management Association powered by Interchange 360 offers quick lube operators a crash course on how extended producer responsibility laws will...
Dec. 30, 2025
Chuck Simikian
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HR expert Chuck Simikian explains why building a healthy workplace culture is vital, and he offers advice on how shop owners can keep their employees engaged.
Dec. 22, 2025
Photos by: Tom Valentino, Adobe Stock, FullSpeed Automotive, Take 5
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If it was on the minds of quick lube operators in 2025, it was likely a topic of conversation on the NOLN Podcast. Catch up on our most downloaded episodes this year.
Dec. 19, 2025
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PGI CEO Anan Bishara discusses the role of the Ecogard brand in Premium Guard Inc.'s expanding presence in the quick lube industry.
Dec. 18, 2025
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In the latest installment of the Endeavor to Discover series, Chris Messer and Mike Jones discuss embracing continuous improvement, surrounding yourself with growth-minded individuals...
Dec. 11, 2025
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This year has brought many headwinds for the auto service field—particularly with regard to tariffs. A small shop based in South Burlington, Vermont, is doing the work to protect...
Dec. 8, 2025
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DRN's Noel Peña explains how the company's license plate recognition technology helps operators develop more precisely targeted marketing campaigns toward potential new customers...
Dec. 4, 2025
Mike Wilkinson
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Whether they’re working on the shop floor or keeping tabs from afar, quick lube leaders put in the hours guiding their teams to success.
Nov. 24, 2025
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Victory Lane CEO Justin Cialella discusses expansion, a big store reopening, and leveraging technology to improve operations.
Nov. 20, 2025
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Leaders should align their teams around shared goals instead of individual belief systems, turning commitments into actions, and spend more energy celebrating progress rather ...
Nov. 13, 2025
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Hiring an administrator can free up managers to get back to focusing on big-picture tasks.
Nov. 10, 2025
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David Lawes, CEO of Lubricants Packaging Management Association powered by Interchange 360, explains extended producer responsibility laws and how they will impact the operations...
Nov. 6, 2025
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Auto Care Association’s Mark Bogdansky discusses the new show floor layout coming to AAPEX 2025, as well as more changes that will help exhibitors and attendees.
Oct. 23, 2025
Endeavor
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Replace passive phrases, such as "I think I can" with decisive, empowering statements to build confidence and follow-through.
Oct. 16, 2025
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The senior vice president of Throttle CRM Service Reminders explains how quick lube operators can get the most out of their marketing budget by crafting consistent messaging across...
Oct. 10, 2025
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Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events, previews the 2025 SEMA Show and offers an inside look at the planning process for the event.
Oct. 2, 2025
Tom Valentino
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Ruben Ortega Jr., Service Champ's director of inside sales, explains how quick lube shops' tool needs are evolving.
Sept. 18, 2025
Endeavor
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Leadership isn't about job titles—it's about ownership, vision, and leading from the front lines.
Sept. 11, 2025
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Jason Lyon, recently announced as association president for PAMA's 2026-2027 term, discusses growing its membership and building connections with customers.
Sept. 4, 2025
Endeavor Business Media
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Recognize the skills it takes to become not just a manager, but a true leader within your shop.
Aug. 28, 2025
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Doug Zarkin, an executive with two decades of retail and brand marketing experience, is taking on a new challenge as Take 5's chief marketing officer.
Aug. 21, 2025
Endeavor Business Media
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Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, and Chris Messer, executive vice president of the Transportation Group at Endeavor Business Media, NOLN...
Aug. 7, 2025
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Ron Stilwell, president of FullSpeed Automotive, shares insights on the growth of the company's Grease Monkey brand and the development of its 'store of the future.'
July 24, 2025