Hosted by Automotive Industries Association of Canada · EN-US · 24 episodes
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Curbside Chat is a video podcast series that gives sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen.
Automotive Industries Association of Canada hosts Curbside Chat, a business show with 24 episodes published.
In this episode of Curbside Chat, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Mauricio Zelaya, partner and national economics leader at EY-Parthenon, and Mubasher Faruki, associate Dean at the British Columbia Institute of Tec
In this episode of Curbside Chat, host Lorraine Sommerfeld sits down with Chris Kinghorn, vice president of digital and sales enablement at UAP Inc., and Paul Prochilo, CEO of Simplicity Car Care. Together, they explore
In this episode of Curbside Chat, we explore the power of mentorship and its role in driving professional growth within the auto care sector. Host Lorraine Sommerfeld sits down with Stephanie Cooney-Mann, general manager
In this episode of Curbside Chat, we explore the challenges and best practices around attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent in Canada’s auto care sector. From navigating generational differences to building succes
In this episode of Curbside Chat, we dive into the biggest challenges facing collision repair shops today, such as workforce shortages, the rising complexity of modern vehicles, and ensuring profitability. Join our host,
Gain valuable insights into the latest auto care industry trends and their impact on businesses in this episode of Curbside Chat. Hosted by Lorraine Sommerfeld, the discussion features industry leaders Bill Hanvey, CEO o
In this Curbside Chat episode, we dive into the impact of Trump-era policies on the Canadian auto care sector, such as tariffs and their potential effects on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). We examine
Join our host, Lorraine Sommerfeld, who discusses top auto care sector trends and what it means for the sectors' future with President and CEO of MEMA, Paul McCarthy, Brand President, Collision Group, of Driven Brands, S
Join Lorraine Sommerfeld for an engaging conversation that dives into the critical role of continuous collision training and the importance of standardized training in Canada’s collision sector, especially with the emerg
Le 5 octobre 2023, le Québec est devenu la première province à adopter une loi sur le droit à la réparation, le projet de loi 29. En bref, cette loi permettra aux propriétaires de véhicules québécois de choisir l’endroit
For the auto care sector to survive and thrive, we need the right to repair—Canada is too geographically diverse to rely on automakers alone to service our vehicles. Quebec is taking a step in the right direction with Bi
Join Lorraine Sommerfeld for an in-depth conversation about current challenges Canada’s collision sector is facing, such as repair times, supply chain management, and of course, the emergence and impact of electric vehic
AIA Canada Chairman, Jason Yurchak welcomes Saifullah Sanaye, Professor of Automotive Technology at St. Lawrence College, and discuss the current environment in automotive training and on the future of the auto care indu
AIA Canada Chairman, Jason Yurchak welcomes Patrick Verriet, Key Account Manager at MANN + HUMMEL, discuss Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) and developing next generation leaders in the auto care sector. Want
Podcast guest: John Washbish, President & CEO – Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance On this episode, Bob and John discuss what’s going on in the global world when it comes to consolidation at a supplier level. They'll also a
Podcast guest: Jasna Smiljcic, Canadian Country Sales Director – Gates Corporation Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues importan
Podcast guest: Élisabeth Lambert, Vice-President and General Manager – Pièces d'Auto Joliette Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issu
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 importan
Podcast guest: Mauro Cifelli, President and CEO, Groupe Del Vasto Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian
Podcast guest: Samantha Coates, Vice President of Operations, Lordco Auto Parts Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important t
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Curbside Chat is hosted by Automotive Industries Association of Canada. The show is categorised under business (non-profit) and has published 24 episodes.
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