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Hosted by Vic Tarasik · business · EN-US
Looking for conversations that spark ideas and move you forward? Driven to Success gives you an inside look at the leaders shaping the entire aftermarket. Hosts David Wofford and Vic Tarasik dive into real stories, practical strategies, and fresh ideas from standout shop owners, top-performing technicians, distributors, tool innovators, manufacturers, and leaders from key industry associations, plus the unexpected insights that only come from honest, unfiltered conversation. If you’re focused on growing, leading, & staying ahead, this is where the industry’s brightest minds come to talk shop.
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Signup to Generate a PitchLooking for conversations that spark ideas and move you forward? Driven to Success gives you an inside look at the leaders shaping the entire aftermarket.
Driven to Success is hosted by Vic Tarasik. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Four Generations, One Legacy" (3 September 2026, 46 minutes), "You Just Can't Make This Stuff Up!" (8 July 2026, 37 minutes), and "Growing Sales -Educate and Communicate" (26 June 2026, 4 minutes).
Driven to Success publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for Driven to Success is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Driven to Success requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Driven to Success's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Driven to Success are Auto Repair. Driven to Success has a business audience.
Vic Tarasik hosts Driven to Success, a business podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #15
For Ryan Samuels, the automotive aftermarket isn’t just a business. It’s a family legacy spanning four generations. Ryan joins Vic Tarasik and David Wofford to share the story behind Buy Wise Auto Parts, from his...
Episode #14
They say the journey is the reward, but sometimes the journey is just plain unbelievable. In this episode of the Driven to Success Podcast, we’re stepping away from the shop floor to share the wild, "you just can't make...
Episode #14
David ("Yoda") explains that for a warehouse distributor-who is already investing millions in inventory and infrastructure-the path to growth isn't just about having the parts; it's about the sales team's ability to...
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the automotive industry, but what does it really mean for shop owners, service advisors, and technicians? In Part 2 of our conversation with Craig O'Neil of AutoFlow, we...
<p>In Part 1 we meet with Craig O'Neil! We hit a first-car story and touch on public speaking and fears about the future of AI in the automotive industry. Craig O'Neil delivers a powerful conversation on communication...
<p>What happens when the guy who usually asks the questions steps behind the microphone? In this episode of Driven to Success, Vic Tarasik and David Wofford sit down with Doug Kaufman of Shop Owner Magazine for a...
<p>Why should you listen?</p><p>Because this is not about a conference. It is about what happens when leadership, vision, teamwork, and execution come together to move an entire industry forward.</p><p>In this episode...
Episode #9
<p>Most shop owners overlook the hidden power of exceptional customer experience—and it’s costing them more than they realize. Imagine turning a simple tire plug into a moment that builds lifelong loyalty. Vic shares a...
<p>Most shop owners overlook the hidden power of exceptional customer experience—and it’s costing them more than they realize. Imagine turning a simple tire plug into a moment that builds lifelong loyalty. Vic shares a...
Episode #8
<p>Most shop owners overlook the hidden power of exceptional customer experience—and it’s costing them more than they realize. Imagine turning a simple tire plug into a moment that builds lifelong loyalty. Vic shares a...
Episode #7
<p>Most shop owners overlook the hidden power of exceptional customer experience—and it’s costing them more than they realize. Imagine turning a simple tire plug into a moment that builds lifelong loyalty. Vic shares a...
Episode #6
<p>What does it take to win back a lost shop… in just 60 seconds?</p><p>In this episode of Driven to Success, Vic Tarasik (The Shop Owner Coach) and David Wofford break down a real-world moment every warehouse...
<p>In Part 2 of Elevate Your Business, Vic Tarasik (The Shop Owner Coach) and David Wofford help shop owners and sales reps turn “included” program features into real customer value and real growth, with practical talk...
<p>In Part 1 of our series on the service center program, hosts David Wofford and Vic, The Shop Owner Coach, dive into the foundational elements that make these programs invaluable for independent repair centers. They...
Episode #4
<p>Goals don’t grow shops. Direction does.</p><p>In this episode of Driven to Success, Vic Tarasik and David Wofford sit down with Chris Cloutier, Bill Baxter, and Joe Canfield to unpack how real shop owners set goals...
Episode #3
<p>Check out the 20-second clip of the episode drop 2/13/26</p>
<p>Too many shop owners set goals… miss them… and walk away frustrated. In this episode of Driven to Success, we reframe what goals are really meant to do.</p><p>This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation focused on...
<p>How do leaders across the automotive aftermarket prepare for the year ahead without chasing trends or predictions?</p><p>In this episode of Driven to Success, hosts Vic Tarasik and David Wofford talk about...
Episode #1
<p>Tune in to hear our unique industry perspective. Driven to Success explores every segment that makes up the Aftermarket industry. </p>
<p>Are you ready to hit the ground running in 2026?<br>In this short teaser episode of Driven to Success, Vic Tarasik and David Wofford preview an upcoming conversation focused on smart goal setting, accountability, and...
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