The NOLN Podcast

The NOLN Podcast is the premier quick lube industry podcast, helping shop owners and operators improve their businesses with real-world solutions to common problems, delivered by leading industry experts and elite shop leaders.

The NOLN Podcast is a business podcast hosted by NOLN, with 242 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

NOLN hosts The NOLN Podcast, a business show with 242 episodes published.

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  Episode #113

  Right to Repair's Next Chapter (with Bill Hanvey, Auto Care Association CEO)

  Jul 23, 202621 min

  Congress recently advanced legislation addressing Right to Repair, but the final language looks much different than what independent repair advocates originally sought. Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, recently spoke with Christine Schaffran, editor-in-chief of NOLN’s sister publication Ratchet+Wrench, to explain what made it into the bill, what was left out, what happens next, and how shop owners can help shape the future of vehicle data access and consumer choice. *** Subscribe to The NOLN Podcast on your platform of choice: Apple Podcasts iHeart Radio Spotify

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  Episode #112

  Feature Read: Perfect Your Preventative Maintenance Schedules

  Jul 16, 20268 min

  Dave Schedin, an auto repair shop success coach from CompuTrek Systems, recently spoke with NOLN about the potentially fatal flaw in OEM maintenance schedules, what shops should analyze in their data to set more accurate maintenance intervals, and how this information should be presented to customers to build trust and keep their vehicles on the road. This story originally appeared on NOLN.net on May 27, 2026. *** Subscribe to The NOLN Podcast on your platform of choice: Apple Podcasts iHeart Radio Spotify

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  Episode #110

  Feature Read: Partners Beyond and Products

  Jul 2, 20269 min

  Vendors who work with quick lubes have evolved from suppliers and distributors to sage advisors and full-fledged partners. On this note, earlier this year NOLN caught up with representatives from Mighty Auto Parts and Service Champ, who explained why effective vendor partnerships involve understanding the specific needs and challenges of quick lube shops, including inventory, training, and service offerings. This story originally appeared on NOLN.net on May 30, 2026. *** Subscribe to The NOLN Podcast on your platform of choice: Apple Podcasts iHeart Radio Spotify

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  Episode #109

  Blueprint for Building Better Teams (with Ellie Pentland)

  Jun 25, 202628 min

  Ellie Pentland, partner at Throttle Muscle, joins the NOLN Podcast to offer insights on how quick lube operators can develop effective employee training and goal-setting initiatives. Pentland, who has spent more than 25 years in the industry, explains the value of clearly defining objectives and creating measurable outcomes, and she also discusses the why operators should focus training on individual roles and consistently checking in with employees to track progress, rather than sitting back and relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. *** Subscribe to The NOLN Podcast on your platform of choice: Apple Podcasts iHeart Radio Spotify

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  Episode #108

  Despite Pending Deal, Middle East Conflict’s Impact Will Reverberate

  Jun 16, 202613 min

  With the United States and Iran reaching a peace agreement that is expected to be signed later this week, RBC Capital Markets analyst Steven Shemesh joins the NOLN Podcast to discuss the ramifications for quick lube operators. In this interview, Shemesh explains why although the reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran is a positive development, operators should expect lingering effects from months of conflict that drove up crude oil prices and created supply chain disruptions. He also breaks down how operators of different sizes have been impacted by recent events, and what industry leaders from all corners can learn from this experience. *** Subscribe to The NOLN Podcast on your platform of choice: Apple Podcasts iHeart Radio Spotify

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