The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast

Years after tossing trade certification aside, British Columbia has announced that it is launching a made-in-B.C. certification system for skilled trades workers, with automotive, heavy-duty, and autobody technicians selected to be among the first designated for certification. Host Andrew Ross discusses this new era of trade certification with Ron Tremblay, Chairman of Automotive Retailers Associa...

In this special extended episode, an expert panel will discuss the legislative and practical moves working to ensure Canada’s aftermarket will continue to have access to the tools, training, and information it needs. Host Andrew Ross is joined by Eric Mileham, shop owner and President, Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario; J.F. Champagne, President of Automotive Industries Association of Ca...

How can shops grow their financial savvy and maximize results? Host Andrew Ross is joined by auto shop finance specialist CPA Bryan Machacek of EJDM MoneyWrench, and Murray Voth of RPM Training, to discuss how to elevate the everyday accounting action within the shop space and plan for a greater future for your business. This episode is dedicated to the late Wally Clayson (1930-2021), shop owner a...

Every aftermarket business wants to exceed customer expectations. But what does that take during a pandemic, and in a new era of technology? Feat. J.D. Ney, automotive practice lead for J.D. Power Canada. Recorded live during The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show running May and June 2021 at www.jobbernation.ca and www.indiegarage.ca .

Recorded from The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade  Show Live Virtual Conference Session feat. Karl Berger, Cidel Asset Management. The virtual event runs May and June 2021 at IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca.

Every aftermarket business wants to exceed customer expectations. But what does that take during a pandemic, and in a new era of technology? Feat. J.D. Ney, automotive practice lead for J.D. Power Canada. Recorded live during The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show running May and June 2021 at www.jobbernation.ca and www.indiegarage.ca .

Recorded from The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade  Show Live Virtual Conference Session feat. Karl Berger, Cidel Asset Management. The virtual event runs May and June 2021 at IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca.

When the pandemic hit, Jason Hladyniuk, owner of the Oxford Tire & Auto Centre Tirecraft in Woodstock, Ont. wanted to keep staff and customers safe. The made some big shifts, including where he ran the shop from.

For shops in big cities, investing in EV training may seem obvious. But what about when you run a small shop in a smaller centre. Dean Law, Law's Automotive, Portage la Prairie thinks it still makes sense.

Australia gets a big win for consumers and the aftermarket, with guest Stuart Charity, CEO of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. 

Host Andrew Ross discusses aftermarket business ownership with Zara Wishloff,  longtime aftermarket veteran and now owner of APD Automotive Parts Distributors. 

David Dansereau, owner of LAD’s Auto Repair in Calgary, Alta., talks about lessons he learned on his path from apprentice to owner. Joined by Murray Voth, RPM Training, and host Andrew Ross.

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.

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.

Host Andrew Ross is joined by Bob Jaworski, incoming chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, and president and owner of Auto Electric Service, based in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Aftermarket professionals have travelled around the globe, seen exotic lands, and had unique experiences with industry colleagues, often through incentive travel programs. But what makes them really work, and when can we get back to it safely? Incentive travel guru Alanna McQuaid, publisher of Canada's go-to source  The Incentivist , gives a detailed rundown this valuable tool for building co...

Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) President Eric Mileham and Executive Director Diane Freeman join host Andrew Ross to discuss the pandemic impact on Ontario shops.

Norm Rose, Excel Sales Consulting, joins host Andrew Ross to discuss strategies for professional success and personal wellbeing.

Host Andrew Ross is joined by Murray Voth, RPM Training and Geoff and Lori Joyce of Shawnee Station Automotive to discuss effective toolbox meetings.

The AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation is focused on providing donations to local causes in small communities across Canada. Foundation chair Ray Proulx is challenging the aftermarket to step up in this time of increasing need.  More info and donations at www.aiahighfivesforkids.ca/ The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast, from the people who bring you IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca

Edmonton's Matteo Medoro has been recognized twice by SEMA for his Rat Rods. And he was just named a winner in the AAM Group's The Event 2020 Masterpieces of Metal continent-wide competition. Not bad for someone still yet to graduate from post-secondary. Visit IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca

Paul Reed, The Showroom Guy, joins host Andrew Ross to discuss new customer area solutions for automotive service businesses during the pandemic and beyond.  Visit IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca

Robert Whitehurst, Epicor MechanicNet, joins host Andrew Ross to discuss the importance of using the tools you have, and why getting a handle on your shop's Google presence really matters. Visit IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca

Key trends facing Canada's aftermarket for 2021 and beyond, including miles driven shifts, facing the changed customer contact world, what EV investment means for the aftermarket, and why the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. really matters. Visit IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca