The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast

This July 1st, Australia ushered in a new era of Right to Repair with what it calls the Motor Vehicle Information Scheme (MVIS). This is a big win for Australia and for Right to Repair. A year earlier, Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast host Andrew Ross interviewed Stuart Charity, the CEO of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, about the strategies they employed in what was looking l...

Andrew Ross and trainer Murray Voth co-host Succeeding with your Significant Other, a conference session that looks at how three Automotive Service Provider business-owning couples have managed their business and personal lives for success.  Part 2 of 2 Recorded live May 5, as part of the 2022 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Conference Series.

Andrew Ross and trainer Murray Voth co-host Succeeding with your Significant Other, a conference session that looks at how three Automotive Service Provider business-owning couples have managed their business and personal lives for success.  Part 1 of 2 Recorded live May 5, as part of the 2022 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Conference Series.

Part 2 of Keynote presentation by J.D. Ney automotive practice lead for J.D. Power Canada on the changing car dealer landscape and what that means for Canada’s automotive aftermarket.  Recorded live May 4, as part of the 2022 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Conference Series.

Part 1 of Keynote presentation by J.D. Ney automotive practice lead for J.D. Power Canada on the changing car dealer landscape and what that means for Canada’s automotive aftermarket.  Recorded live May 4, as part of the 2022 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Conference Series.

This episode was recorded live as part of the Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show. Shop owner Josie Candito and Young Aftermarket Professional of the Year Kathryn Jones talk about the realities of making their way in the industry. Please visit JobberNation.ca or IndieGarage.ca to check out other sessions and the virtual exhibit booths during May and June 2022. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podc...

This episode was recorded live as part of the Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show. Shop owner Josie Candito and Young Aftermarket Professional of the Year Kathryn Jones talk about the realities of making their way in the industry. Please visit JobberNation.ca or IndieGarage.ca to check out other sessions and the virtual exhibit booths during May and June 2022. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podc...

The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast takes a break as the team prepares to host The Third Annual Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Virtual Event running May and June 2022. Free live virtual conference sessions and virtual trade booths. Register for the conferences and check out the exhibits  at JobberNation.ca and IndieGarage.ca . The podcast will return to its regular weekly schedule shortl...

Diesel has been part of the motive power landscape for more than 150 years. Despite it's antiquated reputation as the internal combustion engine's dirty cousin, it might just be part of the solution for a low-carbon future. Allen Schaeffer, executive director, Diesel Technology Forum talks about how modern diesel technology provides unique solutions and real world carbon reduction. Hoste...

Bruce Williams, the owner of Rivers Edge Services in Prince George, BC has successfully grown his business with a unique approach. Trainer Murray Voth joins Bruce and host Andrew Ross to dig into how he leveraged a local competitive situation in a win-win growth strategy. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast was selected by Feedspot as a Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcast. From CHAT Media, the p...

Bruce Eccles, founder of the highly regarded Eccles Auto in Dundas, Ont., talks to host Andrew Ross about how to stay positive about your business and the aftermarket industry and why it matters. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast was selected by Feedspot as a Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcast. From CHAT Media, the people who bring you www. IndieGarage.ca and www. JobberNation.ca .

Incoming chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada Jason Yurchak, Senior Vice President WORLDPAC, is focused on a number of initiatives, but he plans to tackle the training challenge head-on. He talks with host Andrew Ross about why. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast was selected by Feedspot as a Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcast. From CHAT Media, the people who bring you www....

Jason Herle Is set to take over as CEO of Fountain Tire. He talks with host Andrew Ross about how Fountain Tire is positioned to capitalize on a changing automotive aftermarket service landscape. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast was selected by Feedspot as a Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcast. From CHAT Media, the people who bring you www. IndieGarage.ca and www. JobberNation.ca .

How well your stockroom or warehouse works has always been a key factor in your customer service, but with the rising importance of e-commerce, getting parts in and out efficiently is more important than ever. Paul Reed, "The Showroom Guy," is also The Stockroom Guy, with years of experience designing and redesigning and organizing stockrooms that work. He and talks with podcast host And...

Host Andrew Ross is joined by Brad Bowman, owner of Auto Fleet Services from St Clements, Ont., and Indie Garage contributor and owner of RPM Training Murray Voth to discuss the transition from technician to successful ownership. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast was selected by Feedspot as a Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcast. From CHAT Media, the people who bring you www. IndieGarage.ca and...

Aftermarket auto service businesses are facing  reputational risks as consumers incresingly look to deep discount online sellers to challenge them on parts pricing. What's the solution? Host Andrew Ross is joined by Zara Wishloff, owner of APD Auto Parts Distributors based in Red Deer, AB, to discuss current retail pricing issues, and how they affect the aftermarket at all levels.

Between 2020 and 2021, the instances of digital fraud have risen 45%. With this in mind, we're revisiting a podcast from March 2021 about how businesses can continue to protect themselves. Interac Director of Fraud Strategy and Mitigation, Rachel Jolicoeur, shares tips for businesses navigating the new digital landscape so they can protect themselves from scams that are on the rise. Originall...

Aftermarket industry members weigh in on Skilled Trades Ontario and related developments. Featuring Eric Mileham, President of AARO and shop owner; Jamie Holmes, former Vice President and Chair of Master Mechanic Organization,  former vice chair of Board of Governors for Ontario College of Trades. and Mark Lemay, owner and principle trainer at Auto Aide Technical Training.

Logistics provider Metro Supply Chain embarked on a journey to put zero-emissions last-mile delivery into action. And they told everyone what they're doing in a white paper. Co-author Thayani Dayahparan tells host Andrew Ross about what Metro has discovered in its journey, and why they decided to share their experience. Download Metro's White Paper The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast...

Out with the old Ontario College of Trades and in with the new Skilled Trades Ontario agency. Host Andrew Ross is joined by the Hon. Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development for Ontario to talk about what it all means. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast was selected by Feedspot as a Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcast. From CHAT Media, the people who bring you www....

Norm Rose, Excel Sales Consulting, and Peter Kmyta, ASK LISTEN RETAIN talk about their partnership and how training and the right feedback work to improve team performance. Plus a special limited time offer from CHAT Media HERE 

The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast kicks off our 2022 season. Host Andrew Ross is joined by AIA President JF Champagne with an update and forecast on what 2022 holds for Right to Repair, and what you can do to support the cause. 

Host Andrew Ross is joined by Chris Dekker, MyGarage, Airdrie, Alta., and regular contributor and trainer Murray Voth, RPM Training, to talk about success through focusing on the client experience. Originally published March 31, 2021. 

Chris Wylie of Searle's Auto Repair in Victoria, B.C. joins Murray Voth, RPM Training, and host Andrew Ross to discuss successful strategies for keeping and attracting the right team members for your shop. Originally posted October 4, 2021.

From our "My First Car" mini-series, Zara Wishloff, owner of APD Automotive Parts Distributors, talks about his first car, the '67 Cougar, that never got away. Originally posted August 4, 2021.