Thinking Like The Big Boys I have had the good fortune to work for large billion dollar companies and small family-owned enterprises, including my own and RAS. One thing that sticks out to me is the need for Professionalizing people and functions. From the old days, small, family-run businesses didn’t like titles because they felt … Read more
In a recent trade publication Amber Kendrick, owner of Pete’s Auto Parts in Michigan was honored as one of the woment leaders in our industry. I was also glad to see Janice Schroder, the VP of Marketing at Car-part.com. She is a fantastic person and leader. All of us can be proud of what Janice … Read more
One of the first steps in being successful is not only knowing your numbers, but what drives them. The people that concentrate on the drivers usually stay ahead of the curve. What drives sales? The obvious answers are: inventory, purchasing, and your process. The best success is made by having the ability to identify trends. … Read more
As a road course race driver, instructor, and high-performance driving coach, I have had the opportunity to work with all types of drivers at various talent levels. Over the years, I have learned many of the same lessons from the racetrack can be applied to an automotive recycler getting the most for recycling scrap catalytic … Read more