Curbside Chat | Today's challenges, tomorrow's opportunities: A changing landscape for the automotive aftermarket | AIA Canada

Curbside Chat | Today's challenges, tomorrow's opportunities: A changing landscape for the automotive aftermarket | AIA Canada

Author: Automotive Industries Association of Canada September 30, 2021 Duration: 38:46
Podcast guest: Mike Kealey, Executive Vice President – Commercial, Dorman Products Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

Ever wonder what the people steering the Canadian auto care industry are actually thinking about? Curbside Chat pulls up a chair for those conversations. Produced by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, this video podcast series is less about formal presentations and more about the direct, unfiltered discussions happening on the ground. Each episode connects sector professionals-from shop owners and technicians to manufacturers and distributors-with the very individuals shaping policy, trends, and innovation. You’ll hear about the real challenges and opportunities facing the business of auto care, from supply chain shifts and technological advancements to workforce development and regulatory changes. The format is intentionally conversational, offering a clear window into the strategies and insights that drive this vital national industry forward. Tune in for a practical, behind-the-scenes perspective that goes beyond the headlines, fostering a deeper understanding of the ecosystem that keeps vehicles and businesses moving. This podcast serves as an essential forum for anyone invested in the commercial and non-profit facets of the automotive aftermarket.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 24

Curbside Chat
Podcast Episodes
Curbside Chat | Steve Leal | AIA Canada [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:10
Shop certification and its importance in providing safety and peace of mind to Canadian vehicle owners. Podcast guest: Steve Leal, President and CEO, Fix Network World Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat…
Curbside Chat | Brad Cochrane | AIA Canada [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:24
Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) Committee and the role young leaders play in the aftermarket industry, along with the importance of recruiting and retaining talent to maintain a strong industry workforce. Po…