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Hosted by The Automotive Recyclers Association · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 19 episodes
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ARA Unscripted is a candid, open-format podcast where I sit down with interesting people from across the automotive recycling industry and beyond. We dive into real conversations about work, life, leadership, challenges, wins, and everything in between. No scripts. No filters. Just authentic stories and insights that inspire, educate, and connect.
The Automotive Recyclers Association hosts ARA Unscripted, a business show with 19 episodes published.
In this episode Vince Edivan sits down with longtime industry mentor, trainer and professional speaker DJ Harrington for a conversation that goes far beyond sales and leadership. DJ shares the lessons he learned from his
Success isn't built through shortcuts—it's built through relationships. In this episode of ARA Unscripted , Vince Edivan sits down with Ron Matthews to discuss the career, relationships, and lessons that have made him on
The Legacy of Bill Tolpa | Leadership, Service & the Future of Auto Recycling | ARA Unscripted Ep. 17 Some people build successful businesses. Others build better industries. Bill Tolpa has done both. In this episode of
For nearly 40 years, Wally Dingman built and operated one of Canada's respected recycling businesses. Today, as Executive Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada, he's working to help shape the future of the indus
In this episode of ARA Unscripted, Vince Edivan sits down with Amber Kendrick, owner of Pete's Auto Parts in Michigan and one of the most respected voices in automotive recycling. Amber shares the story of Pete's Auto Pa
In this insightful interview, mental health expert Rachel Farrar discusses the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace, how managers can identify red flags, and practical strategies to support employee wel
Most people in the automotive recycling industry know Shannon Nordstrom as the President of the Automotive Recyclers Association, the owner of Nordstrom’s Automotive, or the voice behind the nationally syndicated Under t
Most recyclers think they need more cars. Chris Daglis says you need to get more out of the ones you already have. In this episode of ARA Unscripted, Chris shares real-world insights from decades in the industry—covering
In this episode of ARA Unscripted , we sit down with Benny Cunningham of Cunningham Brothers Auto Parts to explore how the auto recycling industry is evolving—and where the biggest opportunities lie ahead. From the early
In this episode of ARA Unscripted , Vince sits down with industry icon Paul D'Adamo, “Pauly D” for an honest, engaging conversation about leadership, reinvention, and finding purpose along the way. From a shy kid turned
In this episode of ARA Unscripted, Vince sits down with Scott Robertson—past ARA president and lifelong automotive recycler—for a candid conversation about the evolution of the industry, today’s economic pressures, and w
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Kunkel of Profit Team Consulting for a candid conversation about the realities facing auto recyclers today. From tighter margins and rising salvage costs to auction dynamics, privat
In this episode, Vince sits down with Bret Buick of National Reinsurance for a wide‑ranging, candid conversation that goes far beyond insurance. Bret shares his unconventional journey—from the Navy and emergency medicine
In this powerful and wide‑ranging conversation, ARA Past President and Northlake Auto Recyclers owner Marty Hollingshead shares an extraordinary personal journey shaped by grit, loss, patriotism, and five decades of expe
In this episode of ARA Unscripted , JC shares his real, unfiltered journey into entrepreneurship and automotive recycling. From early side hustles and hard business lessons to leadership, risk-taking, and adapting when p
Emil Nusbaum is ARA's VP of Strategy & Government Affairs, and in this episode, I sit down with Emil to trace his unique journey into the automotive recycling industry—an origin story that starts long before his role at
Peace Ike is a culture consultant. When she saw cultural division in her Philadelphia neighborhood, she took action. And what started out a social experiment of inviting strangers into her home share a meal and talk abou
On this episode I speak with Greg Condon. Greg is the owner of Condon‘s Auto Parts in Westminster Maryland. He’s a third generation auto recycler and he’s the founder of the Professional Salvage Yard Information Forum on
My first guest is well known in the automotive recycling industry. He’s a past president of ARA. He’s a third generation auto recycler and CEO of M&M Auto Parts in Fredericksburg Virginia. He serves with the Virginia aut
Scott Robertson
past ARA president and lifelong automotive recycler · RobertsonComm
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Jonathan Morrow
Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship at Impact 360 Institute · Impact 360 Institute
1 appearance on this show
Shannon Nordstrom
Automotive Recyclers Association
1 appearance on this show
Benny Cunningham
Cunningham Brothers Auto Parts
1 appearance on this show
Mike Kunkel
Profit Team Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Bret Buick
National Reinsurance
1 appearance on this show
Marty Hollingshead
Northlake Auto Recyclers
1 appearance on this show
Emil Nusbaum
ARA
1 appearance on this show
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