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Hosted by Vic Tarasik · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 34 episodes
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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.
Vic Tarasik hosts Driven to Success, a business show with 34 episodes published.
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
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: Mov
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 explor
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, lead
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 conversati
Why should you listen? 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. In this episode of Driven to Succ
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 stor
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 stor
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 stor
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 stor
What does it take to win back a lost shop… in just 60 seconds? In this episode of Driven to Success, Vic Tarasik (The Shop Owner Coach) and David Wofford break down a real-world moment every warehouse distributor (WD) an
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 on 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 discu
Goals don’t grow shops. Direction does. 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 that evolve
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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. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation focused on preparing for
How do leaders across the automotive aftermarket prepare for the year ahead without chasing trends or predictions? In this episode of Driven to Success, hosts Vic Tarasik and David Wofford talk about preparation, perspec
Tune in to hear our unique industry perspective. Driven to Success explores every segment that makes up the Aftermarket industry.
Are you ready to hit the ground running in 2026? 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 the po
In this episode, Doug Zignoni, the ASE Master Tech of the Year, shares his journey in the automotive industry, highlighting the importance of passion, continuous learning, and mentorship. He discusses his early influence
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