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Auto Care ON AIRAuto Care ON AIRDuncan Gillis, CEO, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries)From infantry officer to innovative CEO, Duncan Gillis' life story reads like a masterclass in determination and reinvention. In this riveting conversation The Driver's Seat host Behzad Rassuli, Duncan reveals how being told "you can't do that" has been the fuel that propelled his remarkable journey from military service to leading TERREPOWER's sustainable manufacturing revolution.As a young man from a modest New England background, Duncan's educational path began with an ROTC scholarship that opened doors to Cornell University when his parents couldn't afford to send him to college. His military career took him through the grueling...2025-04-151h 46Auto Care ON AIRAuto Care ON AIRTina Hubbard, President and CEO, HDA Truck PrideHumor as a strategic weapon. Hands-on learning as a competitive advantage. The unstoppable drive to succeed in spaces where you're told you don't belong. These are just a few elements of Tina Hubbard's extraordinary journey from being the first female heavy-duty sales rep at Federal Mogul to her current role as CEO and President of HDA Truck Pride.Along with host Behzad Rassuli, Tina takes us behind the scenes of a career spanning over three decades in the male-dominated heavy-duty trucking industry. With refreshing candor, she shares how she used quick wit to defuse tension in boardrooms...2025-03-171h 25Auto Care ON AIRAuto Care ON AIRCritical Thinking in the WorkplaceCurious about transforming decision-making and critical thinking in your workplace? This episode promises to equip you with essential tools to enhance your professional life. Join our enlightening conversation with host Jacki Lutz and her guests Behzad Rassuli, SVP of Strategic Development at the Auto Care Association, and Richard Beirne, Senior Advisor at Automotive Parts Headquarters, who share their unique insights on how asking the right questions can elevate your work and reputation. We'll explore how mentors can be pivotal in honing your critical thinking skills and why balancing adherence to instructions with independent thinking is crucial for innovation.2025-01-211h 03Auto Care ON AIRAuto Care ON AIRBuilding a Professional Digital Presence that You’re Proud OfEver wondered how to seamlessly integrate a digital presence into your professional life? Join us on Auto Care ON AIR as we promise to unlock the secrets of digital presence with our "Carpool Conversations" host, Jacki Lutz, and auto care industry leaders Kathleen Long, Chief Revenue Officer of RepairPal, and Sebastian Zelger, CEO of Liqui Moly USA. Learn how a digital presence can be a powerful tool to elevate your visibility and differentiate yourself in a crowded marketplace. Discover why showcasing the human side behind the corporate facade is the key to connecting authentically with any audience....2024-12-101h 03Auto Care ON AIRAuto Care ON AIRBrad Beckham, CEO, O'Reilly Auto PartsJoin Behzad Rassuli, as he explores Brad Beckham's journey from his humble beginnings in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to becoming CEO of O'Reilly Auto Parts. We'll uncover how Brad's early passion for cars and the decision to bypass college carved a unique path fueled by practical experience and community support. This episode promises to reveal the mindset shifts and personal habits that have helped Brad lead one of the largest auto parts retailers while still maintaining a strong balance between growing a business and growing himself.Listen in as Brad shares his rise through the ranks at O'Reilly, from...2024-11-131h 21Auto Care ON AIRAuto Care ON AIRRandy Buller, CEO of The Parts AuthorityJoin host Behzad Rassuli as he sits down with Randy Buller, founding partner and CEO of The Parts Authority, who has steered the company from its humble beginnings in Queens to a nationwide powerhouse with over 300 locations. Revisit his entrepreneurial journey that began in his teenage years, nurturing a vision that emphasizes professional installers, extensive inventory, and a competitive edge against retail giants. Randy's insights reveal how a unification under The Parts Authority brand bolstered market presence and acquisition strategies, creating a unique niche in the auto parts industry.Hear Randy describe how embracing technology transformed The...2024-10-211h 31Through the NoiseThrough the Noise#351 Behzad Rassuli, SVP, Strategic Development of Auto Care AssociationBehzad Rassuli is the SVP, Strategic Development, overseeing marketing and communications, membership, communities, market intelligence and data innovation at the Auto Care Association. Prior to joining Auto Care, he served in strategic roles at CARFAX and CEB, where he conducted market research and competitive intelligence to guide corporate strategy. The Auto Care Association represents the entire supply chain of the automotive aftermarket, the size and scope of which covers over 500,000 manufacturers, distributors, retail and repair shops. Our members provide parts and services designed to make vehicles last longer and keep drivers safer.2018-06-0645 min