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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Victory Lane Executive VP Jim Harrington offers tips on how quick lube operators can better manage their shop's inventory.
June 26, 2025
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Jeff Tremper of Throttle CRM Service Reminders shares insights on crafting an omnichannel marketing strategies and explains why non-digital marketing tactics still matter.
June 12, 2025
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Grease Monkey franchisee Tyson Daniels discusses how his shops are handing the industrywide challenge of declining car counts.
May 29, 2025
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From recent awards announcements to vehicle recalls and new products, there is plenty happening in the quick lube industry. This week’s episode of the NOLN Podcast puts ...
May 15, 2025
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Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, discusses the benefits of predictive maintenance for operations.
May 1, 2025
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Towner French of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies discusses PAMA's first Advocacy Day, in which association representatives met with key legislators to talk Right to Repair and...
April 17, 2025
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Jeff Cox, executive director of the Automotive Maintenance & Repair Association, discusses the benefits of oil evacuation systems vs. traditional draining methods.
April 3, 2025
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From Valvoline's big acquisition to Driven Brands' new CEO, catch up on the latest news from NOLN.
March 20, 2025
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Inbound Communications founder David Boyd shares best practices for handling incoming calls, serving customers’ needs, and converting routine inquiries into future sales when ...
March 6, 2025
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Jim Parker, president of The Auto Repair Boss, offers guidance on how to determine whether the time is right for a quick lube shop operator to sell.
Feb. 20, 2025
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Training professional John Forro provides a crash course for quick lube shop owners looking to add EV maintenance services.
Feb. 6, 2025
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Steer CRM Senior VP Gregg Rainville recommends KPIs to watch and shares the questions shop owners should be asking when looking for a CRM vendor to make their marketing soar.
Jan. 9, 2025
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Understanding the hallmarks of effective leadership can help you get the most out of your team.
Dec. 26, 2024
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SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service GM Scott Just explains how he keeps things running smoothly at eight locations across New England.
Dec. 12, 2024
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Mo Khalid, executive vice president and group president of maintenance for Driven Brands, discusses the "fast, friendly, and simple" model that has fueled four decades of success...
Nov. 28, 2024
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Jeffrey Crafton of Sayle Oil Company joins the show.
Sept. 26, 2024
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Senior Director of Franchise Development Kelly Tope joins the show to discuss touchpoints of finances as well as franchising with FullSpeed Automotive.
Sept. 12, 2024
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Shop owner Shawn Gilfillan joins the show to talk about Magical Solutions, his answer to developing all-important soft skills.
Aug. 22, 2024
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Costa Kapothanasis, CEO and president of Costa Oil - 10 Minute Oil Change, joins the show to highlight his recent buyout of Costa Franchising LLC shareholders.
Aug. 8, 2024
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In the second part of this two-part interview series for the podcast, W. Scott Wheeler of Automotive Consultants Group, Inc. discusses best practices with strategies and setting...
July 25, 2024
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In the first part of this two-episode series, W. Scott Wheeler joins the podcast to discuss goal-setting and its impact on shop dynamics.
July 11, 2024
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Executive Vice President Steve Isom joins the show to discuss Stonebriar's 100th location and how the team's growth strategy prioritizes its people.
June 20, 2024
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Jay Woodall of Interstate Batteries (and Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation board member) outlines what AACF is and what it does to support people.
June 6, 2024
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Chad Weisbeck of Bronco Lube joins the show to discuss Jiffy Lube's "Franchisee of the Year" title.
May 23, 2024