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    An Industry with Roots

    Hanna Bubser
    July 1, 2024
    Exploring the familial connection to quick maintenance.

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    Amanda Smith
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    The 'Why' in The Work

    Hanna Bubser
    June 3, 2024
    The motivating factors behind a career of vehicle service.
    Teryl Jackson Photography
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    Pass the Training Test

    Hanna Bubser
    May 1, 2024
    Make the grade with effective quick lube training procedures.
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    The Shop Next Door

    Hanna Bubser
    April 1, 2024
    Shop location involves more than just the physical land.
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    Defining Development

    Hanna Bubser
    March 1, 2024
    Establishing a workplace that helps employees succeed.
    Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
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    The Future Looks Bright

    Hanna Bubser
    Feb. 9, 2024
    Elements of the quick lube industry may be changing, but there is still plenty of opportunity to be found.
    Rebecca Sampson, Enchantment Photography
    The Right Combination TJ Brough promotes the work of the Lube Quick and Reliance Automotive team through marketing tactics that combine ideas old and new.
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    Outstanding Outreach

    Hanna Bubser
    Dec. 1, 2023
    Reaching customers the right way.
    Jake Fountain
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    Masterful Management

    Hanna Bubser
    Nov. 21, 2023
    Elements of effective approaches to teamwork.
    Thomas Lopez
    Castrol 36
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    Today's Service Successes

    Hanna Bubser
    Oct. 1, 2023
    It’s all hands on deck to craft an effective approach to the quick lube business model.
    Jeff Berger, JB Photographers
    Kapothanasis in front of the Harrisburg shop.
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    Photos: 2023 NOLN Operator of the Year

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    Sept. 4, 2023
    A photo gallery featuring Costa Kapothanasis, CEO and president of Costa Oil 10 Minute Oil Change.
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    The Right Assets: Award Runner-Up Brian Morrison

    Matt Hudson
    Sept. 1, 2023
    Brian Morrison’s franchise is built for growth, and his success reflects that preparation.

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    Sandra Rust of jolietcommercialphotographer.com
    At Patrick Wilder's shops, his team members have worked on projects that range from landscaping to some interior elements.