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¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

Los titulares de la semana en 2Playbook.com junto a Álvaro Carretero y Patricia López. Hoy analizamos la venta de otro club europeo a empresarios estadounidenses, patrocinios de Corpay con Real Madrid, Valvoline con Fifa y Erreá con CD Castellón, la asistencia de la ACB en 2024-2025, el fichaje de Mario Hernando para pilotar el fútbol sala y el reparto económico del Mundial de Clubes. Además, suscríbete a 2Playbook y llévate el informe LaLiga Commercia Report con un 20% DE DESCUENTO. ¡Y recuerda que tienes un 50% de descuento si eres estudiante! ¿Quieres más podcast de la industria del deporte? Apunta: SPORTS, INSIDE by 2Playbook 2Playbook Breaking News PRO Media & Content PRO Women in Sport PRO Fitness⁠  ¡Próximos Eventos!PRO Media & Content, 11 de junio en MadridPRO Sportstech, 19 de junio en MadridContacto, sugerencias y feedback: podcast@2playbook.com

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

Our guest this week is Andy Gilliland, Valvoline Instant Oil Change General Manager. We're talking about their new location in Westminster and their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on May 16th.

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

¡CONOCE a Estadio Bet, la primera red social para los apasionados de las apuestas deportivas!

Garza sits down in-person with Chris Dudley & Tim McTague of UNDEROATH. New album ‘The Place After This One' out now! https://underoath777.comSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Florida & Church Shows07:04 - Renting a Guitar09:24 - First Song Chris Wrote11:23 - Meeting the Right People15:24 - Getting Jumped in Dana Point16:20 - Disaster Tour17:51 - The Last Riff19:32 - Know What You're Not Inspired By24:50 - Look Back at Where You Came From26:44 - Mayhem Tour27:23 - Saying “Yes” All The Time28:38 - The Place After This One31:00 - Seeing What You Have36:28 - Recording in Blue Ridge, Georgia39:28 - Family Sacrifices To Record47:40 - Meta Quest VR51:03 - Tetherball58:40 - Respecting People's Time1:00:44 - Valvoline is Terrible1:03:05 - Underoath Whiskey1:04:38 - They're Only Chasing Safety1:12:27 - Vultures1:13:44 - Hiatus1:26:46 - Appreciate Things1:28:20 - No Balance

Valvoline is known for its long history in automotive lubricants, but today, the company is pushing into a new frontier: data centers. As the demand for artificial intelligence grows and more data centers come online, the energy-intensive chips that power AI models are facing an overheating crisis. Enter Valvoline.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. George Zhang, VP of Research and Development, and Michael Morrison, Director of New Ventures at Valvoline, to explore how the company is leveraging its expertise in heat transfer to cool next-generation data centers.Our conversation covers the science behind liquid cooling and why AI chips are overheating, how Valvoline is adapting its lubricant technology for data center cooling, and the role of Kentucky in Valvoline's innovation efforts.

Send us a textThe swirling vortex of celebrity culture takes center stage as we unpack how public figures wield their influence—for better or worse. From the unfolding Diddy case with its bizarre allegations against Druski and Odell Beckham Jr., we examine how sensationalism might serve as a calculated strategy to undermine legitimate victims by mixing credible claims with outlandish ones.We celebrate Doechii's Billboard Woman of the Year award while analyzing the fascinating backlash to her Hot Ones interview where she named "straight men" as a dating red flag. The disproportionate outrage reveals deeper truths about masculinity and desire—why do straight men react so strongly to not being positioned as objects of desire? This connects to broader conversations about authentic self-expression in public spaces and the contradictory expectations placed on Black female artists.The sports world offers rich material as we dissect LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith for criticizing Bronny's performance. When you leverage your influence to get your son onto the Lakers, doesn't that open the door to legitimate professional critique? Meanwhile, a disturbing high school track incident where one athlete allegedly struck another with a baton sparks discussion about competition, accountability, and how social media transforms local incidents into national conversations about violence.Perhaps most importantly, we challenge Lil Yachty's dangerous misinformation about Black Lives Matter, providing factual corrections backed by Associated Press reporting that debunked fraud allegations. The responsibility that comes with having a platform cannot be overstated, especially when speaking about movements fighting for justice.From changing gender dynamics at the local Valvoline to the nuanced understanding of identity politics, we're asking the questions that matter: Who gets to control narratives in our media landscape? And what happens when truth becomes less important than spectacle?

Christy Harst, founder of Building Doors VO, joins BOSS Anne Ganguzza to share her journey from an aspiring journalist to a champion for gender diversity in voiceover. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the power of engaging in collaborations with industry talents. In a bold step to challenge industry norms, Christy leads Building Doors VO, a campaign to amplify female voices in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as sports promos. The BOSSes highlight the importance of community support and the ongoing fight for gender equality in voiceover.   https://www.voboss.com/special-guest-christy-harst 00:01 - Testimonial (Ad) Hey, Anne, just wanted to let you know that I got a chance to listen to the entire podcast with Pilar, part one and two Fantastic interview. Found her very interesting and really enjoyed the entire thing. Thanks so much for the Boss podcast.  00:17 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey bosses, are you new to VoiceOver and not sure where to start? Join the VOPeeps VIPeeps membership and get access to over 350 hours of pre-recorded classes, a 15% discount on all VO Peeps, guest workshops and free monthly workouts. This membership is perfect for those wanting to get started in the industry. Find out more at vopeepscom slash join-now.  00:47 - Intro (Ad) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss a VO boss. Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.  01:06 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey, hey everyone. Welcome to the VO Boss Podcast. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and today I am privileged and honored to have special guest voiceover actor and the creator of the Building Doors campaign, Christy Harst Yay.  01:22 - Christy Harst (Guest) Thank you very much for having me. I appreciate the opportunity.  01:26 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, Christy, I'm so excited. I feel like we're soul sisters here.  01:32 - Christy Harst (Guest) You have better makeup, but yes, Well.  01:35 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I'll tell you what. It is wonderful to have you on the show because you're doing amazing things and I want the bosses to know about them. So for those bosses that don't know who you are, let's kind of start at the beginning. Talk to us a little bit about your career. You've been in this industry for quite a while, so tell us a little bit about how you got started.  01:54 - Christy Harst (Guest) Sure, thank you. I appreciate that. I majored in broadcast communications and I was supposed to be the next Barbara Walters in case you didn't get the facts in the 80s, it turns out that after an internship at MTV, I saw what women had to do and who they had to be to be at the top and it wasn't something I was willing to do.  02:12 So I pivoted, if you will, and had a career a traditional nine to five career, if you will, in marketing, pr and event planning, la-di-da-di. And I always felt this pull and this tug when I would listen to the radio and I would hear these people and I would say, oh.  02:28 - Intro (Ad) God.  02:28 - Christy Harst (Guest) I can do it so much better than them. Oh my God, it's so painful. And so one year I made a New Year's resolution to get an agent and I did and I didn't get one audition. So the next year I said, well, forget them, I'm going to go get another one. And I got another one. And I was with that agent for 17 years. I booked national campaigns, I did a lot of on-camera.  02:49 That was BC before children, and once my husband and I decided to have kids, we decided to build a studio in the house in the basement and I booked national campaigns from there as well. And now I'm on the first level of the house with a studio brick, so I feel like I'm no longer a basement troll.  03:06 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) There's something to be said for those basement studios though. I mean I had one. I mean we don't have basements here in California and they make great studios they do, that's for sure.  03:15 - Christy Harst (Guest) No, they do, they do, and mine was very makeshift.  03:21 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) But hey, I did it. I mean, I'm just saying that was the only noise really when that went on.  03:26 - Christy Harst (Guest) I always used to have to run and manually turn off the HVAC, go and do work and then go run and my kids would be like it's so cold, it's so cold, I'm like I'm not done, recording I'm not done. And then, most recently I would say in the last five years actually, five years ago I went to my first voiceover conference and it was in Columbus, ohio, and it was something called the Mid-American or Mid-something and I knew no one. I knew absolutely no one and I ended up there meeting. Listen to all the heavyweights that were there and I had no clue. So Roy Yolkerson was there, joe Cipriano was there, mark Scott was there it was his first conference ever that he was teaching a class Rodney Salisbury was there, jmc was there, all these people and I had no idea. I had no idea who any of these people were.  04:16 So I was late getting to some of the breakout sessions and there weren't that many left to pick from and the only one that was left was Joe Cipriano's promo class. I didn't even know what promo was and I was like, oh gosh, fine, I'll go into this one. There was only me and like three other people and AJ McKay was in there running it and I went up and did it and I was hooked. I was like you mean, I can say five words and each word is like a different story. And I'm done, I'm done, that's it. I love it, because I don't do audiobooks. I'm not a marathon runner.  04:52 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I am a sprinter Right.  04:54 - Christy Harst (Guest) Yeah, absolutely. And so from that point forward I was kind of like, oh, I really think I could do this, and so I ended up working with Joe. We flew to New York. I'm in Cleveland, Ohio, but we flew to New York and recorded a demo for Network Promo and Joe is wonderful. Oh my gosh, he's amazing. He really is. He's so gracious. He's a wonderful teacher.  05:13 - Intro (Ad) And.  05:13 - Christy Harst (Guest) I learned a lot from him. Absolutely and it ended up being nominated for a SOVA and I was the only woman in the category. I lost to Dave Fennoy. But again, if you're going to lose to somebody, that's right Lose to Dave Fennoy, right?  05:27 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yes, absolutely.  05:34 - Christy Harst (Guest) Who is also an amazing human being. And then after that I started to try and explore promo and so on and so forth. And I am a former college athlete, I am a former head varsity coach, my kids are both terribly athletic and my bank account shows it, and we're a sporting family. We choose to go to sporting events for almost like our staycations. So I said why don't I do sports promo, like that's a perfect way to match my passion and my ability and my talent? And for a good three, four years I invested in training, I invested in workshops, I invested in demos and it wasn't getting me anywhere and I just was getting really frustrated.  06:10 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) So why do you think you did all the things right? You did all the things right, you got your training, and you trained with some of the best. You got your demos, and so what do you think was the issue? What was not happening, and see, that's the fun part.  06:25 - Christy Harst (Guest) That's where Building Doors, a campaign that I started, really was birthed, because I didn't know. I was doing everything that everyone told me to do. Sure, I was doing out-of-box marketing. I was creating fan videos where I voiced them, I wrote them, I created them. I was doing all of the things that you're supposed to do Email marketing, cold calling, all of the things, and nothing was moving the needle. All of the hard things.  06:46 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) All of the hard things, yeah, but you know I enjoyed it. And yeah, I was going to say, and something tells me that you did it with full force. Oh yeah, Not even like 100%. I feel like you did 150 to 200%. I just get that about you.  07:00 - Christy Harst (Guest) Yeah, well, you know, when I sink my teeth into something, I don't let go.  07:03 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I'm right there with you. I feel that.  07:05 - Christy Harst (Guest) Why not Like? Why, If you're going?  07:06 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) to do it, do it all the way.  07:08 - Christy Harst (Guest) And so I had signed up for a promo workshop with a prominent promo LA agent, a woman, and during that workshop I did a read for her and she was like, yeah, book, it's great book.  07:19 And I was like you know what? Okay, stop, I'm not booked. I'm never booked and I'm not repped by one of the larger agencies, so the access to those opportunities are even smaller. So what are my chances? What are my chances in booking sports promo? And she was very honest. And she said not so much. And I said why it was interesting because my whole body just slumped and there were people in the room, in the Zoom room, were like Christy, no, don't slump, it's okay. No, no, no. And she said it's not for a lack of women trying to create opportunities for women in these niche spaces. These opportunities that are created by women climb and climb and climb up the ladder of decision making and when it reaches the C-suite to a middle-aged man, they say love the concept, not the voice. We're putting a man on it, sure, and she said I encourage you to make your own noise. And so I got off the workshop and I was like but I am making my own noise, I am doing out-of-the-box marketing, I am creating videos for specific teams, I want to voice for I am working my LinkedIn connection, I'm doing everything I possibly can.  08:36 Went to bed, woke up the next morning called Brandon Miller, who is the VO craftsman, and I just went off. Is the VO craftsman and I just went off. Brandon, can you believe what she said to me? What am I supposed to do? I'm so upset. What am I supposed to do? You mean to tell me that just because I'm a woman, that I'm not getting access to these opportunities on my own? That's nuts. So I went to walk the dog. I came back and I called him and I said here's what we're going to do. We are going to get women, other female voice actors and I'm going to partner with women around the world and we are going to revoice scripts originally voiced by men in male-centric genres like construction, like alcohol, like tech, like sports, like automobiles, and we are going to show through these reels that not only are women good at it, but also brands are not going to miss anything from it.  09:25 You know those C-suite men who are saying, oh no, well, why? Because women statistically have anywhere it depends on the globe or United States but anywhere between 60 and 80 percent of the purchasing power in their homes. They make the decisions about what money is spent and where, whether you get season tickets, whether you get swag when you go to a game. What kind of camps your kids go to, what kind everything right. So women have the purchasing power. Number one. Number two women don't want a wine night with pink logoed hats anymore at games. That's not what they want. Women are sports fans. Women are carpenters.  10:02 Women are tech driven, so why are we using men as the messaging? And the more and more and I dug into this, the more it spurred me to keep going. Because here's why, for example, the voice of Sondi I know Sondi, yeah, yeah, sondi, okay, gorgeous voice. She chose to do a spot for Lowe's. So in researching every spot, every reel, I want to have it based in data. So I was doing research and I stumbled upon a study that Lowe's had conducted because they wanted to differentiate themselves from Home Depot. What they knew was that Home Depot was a spot that contractors went to. Typically, men are the contractors. Home Depot is poorly lit, it's messy, there are limited displays and the aisles are super tight. So because Lowe's recognizes that women have the highest purchasing power, they decided to make their stores well-lit really wide aisles, everything is bright and colorful. And then they have these huge displays that show you how you can use the products and what you can create. Yet they rarely use a woman on their branded campaigns for TV and radio Rarely.  11:15 We're missing something here, right, if you had all that money to do a study and you put all that attention into gearing your stores towards women because you know that they have the highest purchasing power. Why aren't you using more women in front of and behind the camera? Sure?  11:30 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Well, it doesn't make sense, right, comes down to who are those decision makers, right? Who are the decision makers that are selecting the voices, which is, as you mentioned prior, a lot of times and this also happens when we audition, right? I mean, why is it that when we audition, we're told casting specs to be conversational and talking to your best friend and then, ultimately, when it airs, we possibly hear something that sounds like the old announcer-y thing? Well, could be that an older person that was doing the directing or that finally made that choice, made that choice.  12:04 And so I think it really depends on who's making the choice for the voice talent. And I get you in terms of being in male-dominated fields. I've kind of myself have been an engineer back in the late 80s, I worked in technology for about 20 years. I'm a female demo producer, and so I've been treading that line the whole time. So I really feel that a campaign that can bring awareness right, so it's not just maybe the one person making that decision, but they can bring awareness to the world or the companies. I think that that is a really wonderful way to get things going and actually building doors and breaking the glass ceiling for women.  12:47 - Christy Harst (Guest) Yeah, and you know that day after I walked my dog, I was like, well, everyone uses these terms like go kick down the door, go knock on the door, and what I realized is that there's no door for me to knock on. So I have to build it and I'm going to bring a bunch of other women with me. I love it.  13:04 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, let's talk about the Building Doors campaign. When did you start?  13:08 - Christy Harst (Guest) March 1st of 2024. So it's been 10 months.  13:12 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Okay, and what did you do to start building that? What was required for you to do that? A website, a domain.  13:20 - Christy Harst (Guest) No, no, I didn't even have. I had nothing. It was February 9th or 10th and I was like this is what's going to happen, I'm going to do it. And I remember there was a moment I was sitting on my couch and I said to myself if you're going to do it, you have to do it now, but if you're not going to do it, just don't, because it's going to take a lot of work and you have less than two and a half weeks to launch this on March 1st, for in honor of Women's History Month, and I was like, all right, fine, it's done.  13:44 And I started calling all the women that I knew. Then I started researching women online and on Instagram and at first I just used my social media, so I didn't have time to create a page Like it wouldn't have had the impact right. So I launched it on my Instagram, on YouTube, on Facebook, on LinkedIn and on TikTok and I was literally going to do one post. Then one post turned into a month. All right, fine, I'll do a month. And then something happened. People actually watched it, people actually commented and people actually shared, and they shared it to the point where a woman got a job from it, and I think that that shows the power of community when you all unite under a shared mission.  14:26 So Ashley Tirado is a voice actor who did a spot for Honda Sport. She voiced it and about three or four months later she called me and said she doesn't know who, but somebody forwarded or shared this reel. Someone saw it, forwarded it to an ad agency in Florida. That Florida agency reached out to Ashley and hired her to do a slew of Honda spots. Building doors at that point had created an opportunity that otherwise didn't exist for a woman in voiceover in a male-centric lane, and that was like recreational drugs for me. I was like, yes, I'm hooked.  14:59 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yes, I'm hooked. I also do automotive, but I'll tell you what it's been a hard climb in automotive as well. I do not get the amount of automotive that I know my male counterparts do, so it's kind of like I feel like when they want a novelty, when they want a novelty, they want something just a little bit different, they're going to hire the woman, but more than not. I'm hearing those campaigns either. The campaign that I had was taken over by a male voice. So, yeah, it is something that I feel like as a female wanting to have the same opportunities. It's hard, it really is, and you do have to build doors. And so now, after I would say 10 months, what happened after that? Because you bought the domain, do you have a website?  15:46 - Christy Harst (Guest) I do, and you know why? Because there was a woman. I have a lot of Zoom calls.  15:50 I spend a lot of my time trying to get to brands, talk to brands, talking to all these different people, and a lot of my time trying to get to brands, talk to brands, talking to all these different people, and a lot of the brands I've talked to I haven't publicly shared because I'm not ready to yet, but there was a woman who was the former head legal for a major, major major sports an American sports company, if you will, or brand and she said listen, I can totally hook you up with the top people because your message deserves to be heard there. However, I can't do it unless you have a website. And I had been dragging my feet and I was like, well, there's an investment there, yeah, so, yeah, I mean I get that.  16:26 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I have multiple websites, so I know, yeah, yeah, and that is probably coming out of your pocket. It did.  16:32 - Christy Harst (Guest) Yeah, it did, and that's when things started to get really serious. Because I invested in the website, I created it on my own in Wix over a weekend. Fronk his last name, I think, is Fronk he helped me yeah, Jim Jim Fronk.  16:44 Yep, he helped me work through some things. He was wonderful, and so now we have a website. And I mentioned, oh my gosh, the Veal Craftsman, Brandon Miller. He does all the videos for free for me, so he volunteered to do all of the reels for me for free, which is amazing, right? That's fabulous. Yeah, and so I've had some really great conversations with brands like Valvoline, the Cleveland Guardians, the Cleveland Cavs, and I will say that I didn't realize and I want to say this to everyone listening, that is, in voice, acting who's putting stuff out on social media. People, see you, they may never like it.  17:18 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) They may never, comment they may  17:20 - Christy Harst (Guest) never, share it, but they see you, they're watching you, because the person from the Cavs reached out to me. A middle-aged white man reached out to me and said I've been watching you, I've been watching the campaign and I want to put you in a room full of decision-makers across four different athletic associations Nice, so who would have ever guessed that? Right yeah?  17:42 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Who would have ever guessed that Now do you have a separate social media channel for Building Doors?  17:47 - Christy Harst (Guest) We just started it. It is at BuildingDoorsVO, on Instagram and LinkedIn. We are only doing Instagram and LinkedIn because, after a data analysis, I discovered that those are the platforms with the highest engagement and reach. On LinkedIn, our number one post is sitting at 90K impressions Nice and our highest post on Instagram has something crazy like 12 viewing hours and it's a 20-second clip.  18:11 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Now, what is it that you are promoting on the social channels? Are you creating videos with females voicing traditionally yeah, male promo roles. What are you presenting as content?  18:24 - Christy Harst (Guest) I'm so excited for 2025 because not only are we going to be featuring women one per month, they're the door builders that are going to be reading scripts previously voiced by men and male-centric genres but we're also going to be doing a lot of other cool stuff.  18:37 Like, we are going to do a LinkedIn Live and an Instagram Live series. I'd like to do one on LinkedIn a month and one on Instagram a month, but we'll see and they are going to imagine this. It's a panel discussion that is all based under the mission of Building Doors, which is equality, equal opportunity, but it'll include people who support the campaign. So, for example, let's say, the panel consists of a copywriter, a voiceover actor, a graphic designer and then maybe a casting director who knows right, and they're all talking about an issue that not only can be of service to the voiceover community they can learn from, but also highlights our supporters and highlights people who have a service that voice actors could potentially hire from. You know, forming community right now in 2025, is essential, I think, especially in our country, so that people know where to go to communicate, to connect and to know where to put their money so they can support like-minded people.  19:35 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Fabulous, that's fantastic, and so right now you have your socials all set.  19:40 - Christy Harst (Guest) So we've been live on social for about a month or two months, okay, and Instagram is slowly climbing. Our LinkedIn page needs some more followers, right? So at Building Doors VO, I am currently well, it's a holiday so I'm not posting as much but starting in January, yes, there is going to be more women reading reels. Hopefully, those LinkedIn and Instagram lives will be up and running in January. And also, you know, I'm going to be featuring supporters, so people who support us. I feature them in image and help share their story. For example, I have featured an award-winning UK digital marketing agency a.  20:14 Afro-Indigenous puppeteer and comedian, so I'll be featuring those people as well.  20:19 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I'm looking at buildingdoorsvo.com right now and you have an amazing roster of ladies there.  20:27 - Christy Harst (Guest) Well, I appreciate you saying that, because how do I get?  20:29 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) involved. Hey, this is fantastic. You've got quite a few. That's amazing, Like at least 32 that I'm counting right now.  20:38 - Christy Harst (Guest) Yeah, and there'll be 44 at the end of it.  20:40 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) That's it.  20:40 - Christy Harst (Guest) I would like to point out that we are not a talent agency, we are not a brand manager, we are not a casting site. When I talk to a brand, one of the things I ask them is that would you be willing to the next time you need a female voice actor, would you be willing to consider a door builder? And they usually say yes and then they can go to the website and they go and reach out to that person directly. I'm not in it, right. So then they can take that to their agent and everybody wins, I think.  21:09 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And then if the door builder gets booked.  21:11 - Christy Harst (Guest) I ask if I can share it as a success story. And for example, natasha. Natasha just got booked from her reel. She did a reel where she was reading something for the Oscars. Someone saw it on LinkedIn, reached out and said hey, will you do my podcast intro and outro? And so she got that job. She did it, and getting work for people who are featured is a great cherry on top, but it's not necessarily what is meant for the campaign, right? Because we're not a casting site, we're not a talent agent right.  21:39 We want to show that women can do this. They should have the access to the opportunities to do it, and if you choose one of these women, great. But if not, at least we've planted the seed that, yeah, a woman can voice a UFC spot. Sure. A woman can do a wealth management spot or a tech spot.  21:55 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Now, how are you working on funding? Are you thinking, what are your thoughts about getting additional funding? Because I know, simply because I have multiple domains, this is not something out of your own pocket. Owning the domain, you've got to pay for that. You've got to pay for the website, you've got to pay for the hosting of the website. Ultimately, you've got a domain. Maybe you're going to send email from it, so then you're going to need an email server. I mean, there's just a bunch of stuff Having the social media channels and you're also a working voice actor, so you're donating a lot of your time and I know that you recently have some women that are now on board to help you in the Building Doors campaign. But what are you thinking about in terms of funding?  22:34 - Christy Harst (Guest) I need funding, yeah.  22:37 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Are you going to create, maybe, a scholarship or become like a nonprofit? What's going to happen so?  22:45 - Christy Harst (Guest) I think and this is probably not going to be a popular opinion, but I think that people or groups that advocate for a mission or a cause, they can earn money too. It's okay. It's okay. And no, we're not going to be a nonprofit. I have no desire to run a nonprofit. I worked for nonprofits for years in my nine to five career and I know what the mentality is. I know the paperwork. It's just not something I desire to. We are a for-profit. We are an LLC under CEH Productions, which is my LLC, and I am so blessed to have the ambassadors. These are women that did pay a certain amount to be in the campaign and they get access to make decisions about the campaign and while that money is great, it's not.  23:32 I'm not earning any money is what I'm saying, Like the funds that I've collected to date help cover the cost of the initial investment that I've made and help cover the cost of the website in the future, but I'm definitely not earning any money. So I've been applying for grants for female small business owners. I am open to other ideas and I'm going to be honest with you, anne, it's something that I'm really struggling with right now and trying to figure out, because if this mission is going to have the impact that I want it to have and if I want to do the ideas that I think are necessary for this brand, I need money, and you know I can't continue at the pace that I am, as just me, right, and I do have some help with some of the ambassadors Amy, selma and Sandi.  24:14 They've been so great to me and the ambassadors in general have been really great about picking up some of the stuff that I can't. But if I had it my way, I'd hire a social media manager today. I'd hire a personal assistant today, I'd hire someone to do the books today. And, for example, I've been fortunate enough. I'm going to be going to the WESPN conference in May in New York.  24:38 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I have been encouraged to go there to make face-to-face connections, Absolutely, I mean, that's a cost as well. I mean well.  24:42 - Christy Harst (Guest) I'd like to say that such a voice is paying for my ticket. Well, okay, they're paying for the ticket for me to go, but I still need to find funding for airfare and ground transportation. So that takes time. Right, finding sponsors to take you somewhere where you know you could make the biggest difference and the biggest impact that takes time.  25:01 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Absolutely, absolutely Well, you're certainly building doors, and I completely, completely get that. I mean, you're starting from the ground up, and so there's a lot of work involved, there's a lot of questions, there's a lot of navigating, trying things out. Back in the day, I like to say that I pioneered the hybrid workout, which was online and live at the same time. Back in the early days, when there was no streaming live on the internet before Zoom was a thing, I had some technological experience so I started doing that. So there's no clear path, and so to me, that defines a boss, and I love interviewing people who really exemplify and showcase bossness.  25:44 - Christy Harst (Guest) Wow.  25:44 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Thank you, yeah, so I mean really congratulations. What you've done is the start of something truly amazing. And if there's any way that VO Boss can help you out. We're here to help you spread the message far and wide. How can bosses get in touch with you, christy, if they want to know more, if they want to contribute?  26:01 - Christy Harst (Guest) Yes, so definitely follow us at at Building Doors VO on Instagram and LinkedIn. I also want to give a quick plug that I'm doing an impact study and those links are on those channels as well. If you could fill out the impact study, that would be great. And also, you're more than welcome to email me. You're more than welcome to message me on any of the social media platforms. If you are interested in offering services in exchange for something or if you'd like to donate, by all means, yeah, let me know. Christy at christyhearthcom.  26:28 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Absolutely, and we'll be putting all of your links on our show notes page. Bosses out there, Christy, I want to meet back up with you in six months in a year?  26:38 - Christy Harst (Guest) Oh, that would be amazing.  26:39 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Let's talk about how has it progressed, of course. I mean I'm going to be following you from now on and bosses out there, make sure that you follow Christy, and we will be in touch, and I'd like to have a follow-up interview with you for sure.  26:51 - Christy Harst (Guest) Oh, I'd love it.  26:52 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Because I see great things. I see great things happening. I got good vibes, so I always like to say that I'm a little bit intuitive here. So good stuff, christy. I'm so glad that we got the opportunity to talk and that VO Boss can help spread the word about the Building Doors campaign. You're amazing and thank you so much. Thank you.  27:09 - Christy Harst (Guest) Thank you for having me on, I appreciate it.  27:12 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Bosses, big shout out to our sponsor, IPDTL. You too can connect and network like bosses, like Christy and myself. Find out more at IPDTLcom. Bosses have an amazing week. Make sure you go and check out buildingdoorscom and check out Christy and follow her on socials and we will see you next week. Bye.  27:32 - Intro (Ad) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via IPDTL.   

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Dylan Wissing is a session drummer based in Hoboken, New Jersey, who has recorded for such artists as John Legend, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem. He is best known as the drummer on Alicia Keys' Grammy award-winning hit, “Girl on Fire,” and is heard in national ads for AT&T, American Airlines, Valvoline, Behr Paints and Banana Republic. Dylan teaches the art of recording and session drumming at his website, Creating the Sound, and is a proud endorser of WTS Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Innovative Percussion sticks, Prologix practice pads, TnR Products, and the Cymbal Resonance System. In this episode, Dylan talks about:    Pros and cons of tech when tracking remotely    Changes with Dylan since we last spoke in 2018    His three kit set up in his studio    His website and educational content    Providing live drums in a sea of loops and samples    Useful plug-ins    Andrew Marsh introduces WTS Drums Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage

Shoot us a Text.As we enter a new week, we're considering how the average age of cars is affecting parts and service. Plus Colorado is now the most EV state in the US, topping California, and a new study is showing that bad customer service is costing retail stores billions.Show Notes with links:Despite a record number of aging vehicles on the road, the auto repair and parts industry is facing challenges as economic pressures affect consumer spending habits.The average passenger car is now 13.6 years old, up from 8.4 years three decades ago, creating a high demand for maintenance.Inflation, higher interest rates, and supply chain issues have led consumers to defer maintenance or opt for cheaper, off-brand parts.Companies like Monro, Genuine Parts, and Valvoline have reported significant drops in sales, citing cautious consumer spending.Carfax data shows 30% of vehicles are overdue for tire rotations, while 19% are late for oil changes, despite the high return on maintenance investment.Executives from AutoZone and O'Reilly Automotive predict a bounce-back as deferred repairs eventually become unavoidable.Colorado has dethroned California, emerging as the nation's leader in EV sales, with a stunning 25.3% of new vehicle sales being electric in Q3 of 2024. Here's what's driving the surge:Residents enjoy up to $12,500 in combined state and federal EV tax credits.Over 5,500 public charging ports are operational, with $5M allocated for 576 additional ports in 2024.82% of EVs sold in the state are fully electric, signaling robust consumer demand.Governor Jared Polis champions EVs as key to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, urging residents to act before state tax credits decrease in 2025 from $5000 to $3500.Will Toor, Colorado Energy Office Director, states, “Our commitment to making electric vehicles affordable and reliable is paying off.”Retailers are losing an estimated $262 billion annually due to inadequate in-store experiences, according to a study by Forsta.Nearly half of negative customer reviews are tied to issues like mismanaged checkouts and unhelpful staff, leading to frustration and lost sales.The study revealed that 74% of US adults will abandon a store without making a purchase after a bad experience.While online sales on Black Friday saw a 14.6% increase, in-store sales grew just 0.7%, with foot traffic dropping by 3.2%.Forsta CEO Kyle Ferguson emphasized the importance of in-store experiences, stating that poor service erodes trust and loyalty. He pointed to Walmart's use of AI-powered tools to improve customer interactions as a model for others to follow, urging retailers to prioritize in-store environments during peak retail periods.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Francesca Cain-Watson, Sales Director for the Americas at Iceotope, sat down with JSA TV at Yotta 2024 to discuss the company's recently launched state-of-the-art liquid cooling lab and what it means for the future of data center cooling. She also shares key stats around Iceotope's Precision Liquid Cooling technology, how it's helping data centers and the details of a new partnership with Valvoline.#PrecisionLiquidCooling #LiquidCooling #DataCenterTechnology #Innovation

On tonight's CounterCultureWISE podcast: A Flurry of InactivityWe can't avoid the fact that our government has its priorities jacked up completely. People in the wake of hurricane Helene are being warned they may not be helped, while the Ukraine spigot keeps a-flowing. Chuck drops by, and we talk about the Veep Debate.All this, plus news of the Weird, Wonderful and Wicked! *** Please be sure to like, share, & subscribe!***≽^•⩊•^≼All links are archived and listed on https://counterculturewise.com( ͡ಠ ʖ̯ ͡ಠ )Check out Chuck's "Holy Crap, This is Actually Happening" channel here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNhDRXyBeY2B4FqCkEOckA⸜(｡˃ᵕ˂ )⸝♡Connect with us on Locals: https://locals.com/member/CCWiseRadio[̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ιο̲̅̅o)̲̅$̲̅] Support us! [̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ιο̲̅̅o)̲̅$̲̅]Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/CCWise/shopJoin Rumble: https://rumble.com/register/CounterCultureWISESubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/counterculturewiseVenmo: @StormKatt✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ Podcast! ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ Locals https://locals.com/feed/40611/counterculturewiseRumble https://rumble.com/c/CounterCultureWISETwitch https://www.twitch.tv/counterculturewise Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/ccwitunesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03v9YtyHTqra0SYPLAT0mL?si=9f2d20514ff9483dIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-counterculturewise-47506105Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/counterculturewise/PC:1000460407Podcast Addict: http://podplayer.net/?podId=2459487Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a3fe7a89-8e85-4932-8f74-5d9ccab9e1d8/counterculturewiseSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/counterculturewise( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_/¯  Follow us!Twitter/X https://twitter.com/ccWISEradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/counterculturewiseParler: https://parler.com/CounterCultureWISEGab: https://gab.com/CounterCultureWISEMinds: https://www.minds.com/CounterCultureWISETumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/counterculturewiseTwitter: https://twitter.com/ccWISEradioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCWradioTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@CounterCultureWISE♩ ♩ ♩ ♩ | ♫ ♪ ♪ ♪ Opening “Get Happy”Music: https://www.purple-planet.comCopyright Disclaimer: under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976: allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research.

Red Bull no se da por vencido y recurre a su última carta, usando recursos destinados para el próximo año en su esfuerzo por ganar tanto el campeonato de pilotos como el de constructores en lo que resta de temporada en estas últimas 8 carreras. ¿Será suficiente?Loïc Serra es el nuevo jefe de equipo en Ferrari, con un background impresionante en la escudería de Mercedes viene a sumarse a este gran proyecto del año siguiente llamado Lewis Hamilton.El futuro incierto del piloto neozelandés Liam Lawson cuyo contrato con Red Bull está por vencer este mes. Con Audi acechando, podría convertirse en la nueva estrella de la escudería alemana junto a Nico Hülkenberg.Por último, conversamos sobre la alianza estratégica entre Aston Martin, Honda, Aramco y Valvoline para la temporada 2026. Este trío promete revolucionar el panorama técnico de la F1. ¿Tendrá Alonso por fin su anhelada 33?Recuerda que en Fixo Cargo tienes 5 libras gratis en tu primer pedido, solo registrate usando este enlace a continuación y aprovecha este beneficio: https://fixocargo.com/u/gepiano

The Auto Care Association (ACA) CEO Bill Hanvey urges the industry to push Congress to advance the stalled Repair Act, and Braxton emphasizes the importance of using the provided link to contact representatives. Additionally, CarShield reaches a $10 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over misleading advertising allegations, prompting the company to provide clearer information on covered repairs. Finally, Jay Kuykendall, an automotive instructor from Portland Community College, is named the 2024 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year for his exceptional contributions to automotive education. Help the Repair Act get moving again! Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching! Schedule your free strategy session here: autofixautoshopcoaching.com

If you've been on LinkedIn lately, you might have noticed bios that include a “fractional” C-level job. Traditional C-suite jobs can be all-consuming, require deep expertise, leadership and ownership. For many freelancers, we probably don't imagine holding a C-suite position, besides being the CEO of our own businesses.  So — what's the hype over these fractional C-level positions?  In this episode, Wudan talks with Matthew Fenton.  Matthew is the founder of Three Deuce Branding, a consultancy with a simple mission: to help good people build great brands. Since 1997, his company has helped hundreds of clients — including Fidelity Investments, Wrigley, and Valvoline — to achieve "brand clarity" by better positioning, strategy, and messaging. Matthew has spent seven years in brand management.  For a year and a half, he's worked as a fractional CMO/CSO for Bob Rogers Travel. He's also the founder of the coaching business Winning Solo.  Wudan and Matthew dive into the benefits of fractional roles, how to determine if a fractional role is right for you and what you can do to work your way up into a fractional position.  Resources:  Follow Matthew on LinkedIn and Winning Solo on X Subscribe to Matthew's newsletter, Soloist Sundays Join the Writer's Co-op on Patreon at an All-Access level to receive episodes early, discounts on events and online resources, and access to our Slack channel — a great place to find work, get advice, and meet other freelancers Check out all our courses, worksheets, and webinars on our website

For years Liz and Sarah have fantasized about taking the month of July off work. This year they're actually having No Work July, and it's amazing! In Hits & Bombs, Sarah gives herself a Bomb for not doing car maintenance in almost a decade, and she gives a Hit to the people at Valvoline in Virginia, Minnesota. Liz gives herself a Bomb for her perpetually messy home office, and a Hit for being halfway through her goal of doing fifty Orange Theory classes in 2024. In The Happiness Project Revisited, Sarah shares how she approached the June theme of family, as well as what she's doing for the July theme of creativity. Hint: It has to do with food. This week's Hollywood Hack helps make memories: create an annual playlist. Finally, Liz recommends The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Orange Theory Fitness: Group Fitness Classes & Heart –Rate-Based Interval Trainingorangetheory.com The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoiramazon.com Photo by Vicko Mozara on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chevrolet says the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEV Edition is “America's ultimate off-road beast.” After driving it on and off road for a full week in Maine, America on the Road Co-Host Chris Teague has no reason to question that somewhat boastful assessment. After all, the truck not only uses the still-new Chevy Colorado platform, but it also enhances that platform with a number of American Expedition Vehicles add-ons that give it even greater capabilities. As just a taste of that, here are some of those added pieces of kit: segment-exclusive Multimatic front and rear Jounce Control Dampers, AEV heavy-duty winch-capable front bumper, AEV rear bumper and AEV fender flares, AEV 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels with segment-exclusive 35-inch OD Mud/Terrain tires, and boron steel skid plates and rocker protectors. How did the truck's class-leading approach angle (38.2 degrees), departure angle (26 degrees) and breakover angle (26.9 degrees) work in the rigors of a Maine off-road course? Teague will tell us in this episode. Across the country, Host Jack Nerad was putting the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single-Motor Ultimate through its paces. Looking to add range and hit a reasonable price point, Volvo introduced the single-motor version of the XC40 Recharge this year. In doing so, the company created the first rear-drive Volvo in more than two decades. As Nerad found during his week-long test, there's a lot to like about the single-motor version of the small battery-electric SUV. It features a torquey 248-horsepower permanent magnet e-motor on the rear axle in tandem with a new 82 kWh battery pack. The combination of a more energy-dense battery and more efficient motor allows the XC40 Recharge to deliver 293 miles of range on the combined EPA test cycle. As a further bonus, the uprated battery pack enables charging at a top rate of 200 kW DC. Charging from 10 to 80 percent state-of-charge takes approximately 28 minutes. But how does it drive? Nerad will reveal that in the road test segment. Our special guest this week will discuss a subject of vital interest to all of us who drive. Dr. Michael Warholic is Valvoline's senior technology manager for light duty lubricants. If you want to learn more about choosing the right motor oil to keep your car or truck running at its best, there's no-one better to talk to. So we're sure you'll enjoy our discussion with him. We have two very interesting vehicle introductions to tell you about this week. Jeep has pulled the wraps off its first global battery-electric vehicle — the Jeep Wagoneer S. And Toyota has announced the addition of a new Corolla model that is both sporty and affordable. And it takes Host Jack Nerad back to his Motor Trend days. We'll tell you more about both of them coming up. In other news, a U.S. Senator is asking domestic automakers to sue the U.S. Treasury Department over the way it has implemented regulations regarding electric vehicle tax credits. (That's what we need; more court cases.) We'll give you the details, and offer our thoughts on that. There's more evidence that the internal combustion engine is not on its last legs. Three automakers have announced a plan to develop new internal combustion engine technology, and it has some very interesting wrinkles. We'll tell you more about that, too. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com

The team that won the Pershing Square Challenge, Garrett Wallis, Jared Duda and Joseph Montgomery Ferguson, joins the podcast to discuss their winning pitch on Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV). You can find their winning pitch deck here: https://1drv.ms/b/c/b9a8675d1ef0d212/EUgO7sJJKoBBsx151i7xfvkBuTziYI94y8VF02bdym1WmA?e=21DQAc Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Fundamental Edge [1:49] Backgrounds on team that won the Pershing Square Challenge [3:13] Valvoline Inc. $VVV pitch [8:57] Store density / DIY customer share [13:33] $VVV pitch cont'd [28:26] AutoZone comparison / Franchise model [35:35] Shift to EV, risks to $VVV? [39:13] Consumer behavior / why franchisee wants to work with $VVV [46:47] $VVV bear case / same store sales growth [57:10] $VVV - variant view that generates alpha Today's sponsor: Fundamental Edge You've probably heard about the Analyst Academy from Fundamental Edge by now. So instead of repeating the basics, let's talk a minute about what the Academy is and is not. The Analyst Academy is a practical course on the tools and skillsets required to succeed in the buy-side analyst seat. The instructors have experience from firms such as Maverick Capital, DE Shaw, Citadel, Balyasny and ExodusPoint. But what is the Academy NOT? It's NOT a course on stock-picking. It IS a rigorous guide to learning a process. It's NOT a guide to pod shop investing. The Academy attracts a wide range of equity investors, from multi-managers to long only to family offices. Rather than teaching a particular style, Fundamental Edge equips learners with the essential skills required to hit the ground running and support their PM. It's NOT a financial modeling course. Modeling is, of course, part of the curriculum and plays a central role. But the Academy is more than that. It teaches idea generation, thesis communication and how to add value as an analyst. To learn more and access a 10% discount code, go to fundamentedge.com/YAVP

Summary   Hiring and Retention Strategies at Valvoline Michael and Jon discussed the challenges and strategies of hiring and retention in various organizations. Jon shared about the recent transition of their company, Valvoline, from a product business to a retailer, and emphasized the importance of their unique culture in enabling their success. They mentioned that almost all of their management team started as technicians, fostering a growth mindset and that they place a strong emphasis on development and community service. Jon was open to discussing other potential topics. Brand Transformation and Customer Service Michael and Jon had a discussion about the transformative power of a brand, specifically focusing on the automotive sector. Michael shared their personal connection to the brand and expressed admiration for their customer service approach. They emphasized the importance of promoting from within and the positive impact it has on employee morale and customer experience. The conversation concluded with them deciding to start recording their discussion and encouraging each other to guide the conversation as needed. Jon's Professional Journey at Valvoline Michael and Jon had a conversation about Jon's professional journey. Jon, who is the Chief People Officer at Valvoline, has been with the company for about seven years and has held their current role for four years. They shared their professional experience, which includes a 14-year tenure at Fifth Third Bank where they held various HR roles. Jon highlighted the unique challenges and rewards of their career, emphasizing the variety of their roles and the satisfaction of driving and enabling business performance. Additionally, Michael shared their personal connection with Fifth Third Bank. Navigating Covid-19: Teamwork and Guiding Principles Michael and Jon discussed the challenges they faced when Covid-19 hit and how they navigated through it. Jon, who took on a new role in March 2020, emphasized the importance of teamwork and shared that they adhered to certain guiding principles. Their primary focus was to ensure the safety of their employees and guests, and they followed the CDC's guidance. They also adopted a conservative approach, cutting down discretionary spending and increasing communication within the team. Customer-Centric Services in Pandemic: Success Stories Jon shared that their organization had a successful year in 2020 and 2021, being deemed essential and able to maintain focus on their guests and team. Michael emphasized the importance of maintaining customer-centric services within the guidelines of the CDC, ensuring the safety of both their team and customers during the pandemic. They noted the appreciation from customers for the sense of normalcy their services provided, especially in the early days of the pandemic when many other services were limited. Employee Importance and Strategic Alternatives Michael and Jon discussed the importance of their organization's employees during challenging times, including the pandemic. Jon emphasized the crucial role of their employees, whom they refer to as "family," in maintaining operations and serving customers. Michael highlighted the organization's ability to adapt and provide a sense of normalcy during the pandemic. The conversation concluded with Jon announcing their intent to pursue strategic alternatives and separate their business in September 2021. Company's Retail and Product Segments Sold Jon discusses the company's two distinct segments, the retail side of the business, which operates under the brand Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and the product side, which sells base oil, additives, and other products. They have about 1,800 stores across the US and Canada. The company sold its product side to Ramco, a Saudi-owned company that will invest in its growth across the globe. They believe they can grow their retail business to 3,000-5,500 stores over the next five years. Navigating Change: Selling Product Business to Ramco Jon discussed the challenges faced during a 18-month period of significant change, highlighting the importance of effective communication to mitigate uncertainty. They shared that they had put in place programs to support employees and reassure them about their future roles financially. Once the decision to sell the product business to Ramco was made, they were able to fortify leadership structures for both organizations. The guiding principle was to set up both organizations for success by equitably dividing leaders and talent. Jon also mentioned that the move created promotional opportunities and new roles, and established two separate HR, finance, and IT teams. Leadership, Communication, and Culture in Uncertainty Jon and Michael discussed the importance of strong leadership during periods of uncertainty, such as organizational changes. Jon emphasized the role of clear communication and the reassurance it provides to employees. They also highlighted the significance of maintaining a healthy culture and treating people well, which helps navigate such transitions effectively. Michael pointed out that handling these situations can impact the value of a company, suggesting that a thoughtful approach can prevent potential damage. The conversation concluded with Michael expressing admiration for Jon's leadership style and the successful management of the transition. Vehicle Maintenance and Networking Discussion Jon, the representative from invited Michael's listeners to visit one of their 1,800 service centers across the US and Canada. They also encouraged them to connect with them on LinkedIn. Michael, who grew up in Detroit and has family ties to General Motors, emphasized the importance of checking and maintaining vehicle oil. They then thanked Jon for a pleasant conversation and wished them well. At the end of the discussion, Michael pledged to share the interview on their platform once it was live and to circulate it across their network. They also stressed the importance of transparency and communication within organizations to avoid unnecessary anxiety and second-guessing among employees.

With DEI a high priority in today's work environment, many companies are establishing employee resource groups (ERGs) to bring people together in celebration and support of both their commonalities and their differences. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Erdmann, United States Marine Veteran and Valvoline's Director of Pilot and Incubation Enablement, and Eric Bevevino, United States Navy Reserve Veteran and Valvoline Global Operations' Senior Director, Channel Partner & Heavy Duty Sales to discuss their roles as co-leads of their organizations' joint Veterans ERG, the benefits and barriers faced while working to gain momentum for this initiative, tips for gaining buy-in from employees and leadership, and honoring the true spirit behind your program to go beyond the workplace and make a meaningful impact in the lives of your employees.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Chad Brooks, Head of Dealer Development at Valvoline This episode is brought to you by: CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships. Learn more @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/dealership-xperience-platform Valvoline - Go beyond the traditional supplier-dealer partnership today by visiting https://partner.valvolineglobal.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:01) - Experiences at NADA (00:04:05) - Valvoline getting into F1 (00:05:40) - Chad's career (00:07:50) - How is Valvoline reinventing itself in the age of EVs? (00:10:56) - Valvoline's entry into the tech business (00:15:12) - What are the biggest opportunities for service providers? (00:17:34) - How does Valvoline perceive EVs and what are you seeing dealerships do with regards to EVs? (00:22:26) - Valvoline's future after being acquired Check out Valvoline here - https://partner.valvolineglobal.com/ Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership) This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Valvoline's Q1 2024 earnings call, unedited

Clinton Yates, Andy Kamenetzky, Emily, Laura and Jorge are all in today. Emily is in Virginia and talks about the homecoming welcome and how someone gifted her family an inflatable Buc-ees mascot. The Denver Broncos will bench Russell Wilson in their Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers in a move that increases their financial flexibility this upcoming offseason, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Also, Producer Emily's College Football Corner brought to you by Valvoline. USC will play the Holiday Bowl tonight vs. Louisville. We will read questions off of Twitter for another edition of ASK AK and ASK CLINTON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we get closer to the end of 2023. We discuss the off season, speak to Josh Henry and talk a little 2024!

What would you be worried someone would find if they searched your home or car? "I'm really hoping no one ever finds a police report about me from 15 years ago that makes me look like a stalker." "I keep forgetting the furry handcuffs are in my glove box. It fell out at Valvoline once. Awkward to say the least." "I have a molded "toy" of my husband. Just sits there in the drawer and I giggle about it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you be worried someone would find if they searched your home or car? "I'm really hoping no one ever finds a police report about me from 15 years ago that makes me look like a stalker." "I keep forgetting the furry handcuffs are in my glove box. It fell out at Valvoline once. Awkward to say the least." "I have a molded "toy" of my husband. Just sits there in the drawer and I giggle about it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Naughty Tuesday and we kick off the podcast with a great one today involving cucumbers and how they were used (not in the kitchen), someone that likes to "get milked", sex at a Valvoline, and is Ryan Dave's middle name?

Greg lives in a tree house, Joe gets fluchated at Valvoline and Scott breaks his back on the spectrum.

What if the roar of 800 horsepower could be tamed within the body of a Ford Mustang? Unveiling this beastly creation, we dive into the world of Ford GTD Mustang, a marvel constructed by Multimatic, Ford's trusted partner in sports car racing. We shed light on the intriguing engineering that allows this car to run legally without mufflers and discuss how mail-order auto parts companies like RockAuto and Summit are flourishing in this era.Our journey doesn't stop with the GTD Mustang. We transition to the adrenaline-pumping domain of super drag racing with stories about its legends. We tell tales about Joe Amato, the humble multi-millionaire and founder of Valvoline, whose cars remain unforgettable. We also celebrate Erica Ender's recent victory and her third-place qualification in Brainerd. Adding to this, we delve into the world of Bob Tasca and his Ford dealership empire in the northeast, likening his massive Ford wholesale parts operation to renowned names like Scoggin and Dickey Performance.All of this and more on the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeart Radio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Host Tim Silvey is joined by Sean ‘Virtual Statman' Kelly and our resident racing driver Alex Brundle to bring you fresh perspectives, performance insights and statistical surprises to enhance your enjoyment of Grand Prix racing.On this episode, Sean explains why F1 stats aren't always what they seem to be as he reveals how an oft-mentioned historical stat about consecutive laps led was discovered to be wrong - just as Max Verstappen was set to eclipse it.Following that, Alex dives into the thorny subject of car upgrades, and in particular the politics that often play a part behind the scenes and can have a considerable impact on driver psychology and performance.And in our Aramco Focus, we hear from Roger England of Valvoline about the lubricant company's recent link up with Aston Martin.Get in touch with the show! Use the hashtag #AramcoF1Focus on social media or email podcasts@the-race.comBrought to you by Aramco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Tim Silvey is joined by Sean ‘Virtual Statman' Kelly and our resident racing driver Alex Brundle to bring you fresh perspectives, performance insights and statistical surprises to enhance your enjoyment of Grand Prix racing. On this episode, Sean explains why F1 stats aren't always what they seem to be as he reveals how an oft-mentioned historical stat about consecutive laps led was discovered to be wrong - just as Max Verstappen was set to eclipse it. Following that, Alex dives into the thorny subject of car upgrades, and in particular the politics that often play a part behind the scenes and can have a considerable impact on driver psychology and performance. And in our Aramco Focus, we hear from Roger England of Valvoline about the lubricant company's recent link up with Aston Martin. Get in touch with the show! Use the hashtag #AramcoF1Focus on social media or email podcasts@the-race.com Brought to you by Aramco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm third-generation in the shoe business. My (maternal) grandfather owned a shoe store in East St. Louis in the 1930s and worked the rest of his career at Brown Shoe Co. in St. Louis in import/export. My father was a traveling shoe salesman for Brown. In 1976, when I was 15, he left Brown to move to Eugene to help start Osaga Shoe Co. as its vice president of apparel. I graduated from South Eugene High School in 1979, and began my first “tour of duty” with the University of Oregon that fall. I was pursuing a degree in mathematics but finding it to be not the career I wanted so I took off a year, which turned into six. During that time I worked for the Eugene Family YMCA and ultimately became its public relations director. I also got married and we decided it was time for me to return to the UO to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism, which I did in 1989. My first job out of college was, ironically, back in St. Louis at public relations agency Fleishman-Hillard, where I was assigned to the Valvoline account. This entailed, among other responsibilities, handling the communications for Joe Amato, a top-fuel drag racer. Joe was really nice, and he actually won the NHRA Top Fuel title in 1990, but doing PR for motorsports didn't exactly thrill me. But my event experience, combined with my communications skills honed at the YMCA and Fleishman-Hillard, made me uniquely qualified for a newly created position within Nike. The first Niketown had opened in Portland in 1990 and a second Niketown in Chicago followed in July 1992. During the next two years, I managed dozens of events in both the Portland and Chicago stores, then added in the grand openings and events at Niketowns Orange County and Atlanta. Working so closely with athletes and Nike Sports Marketing, I realized that Nike needed a sports information department to handle the athletes, their bios and their appearances on behalf of Nike, so I pitched the idea to my boss and was told “go do it.” I put together a proposal to create the Department of Nike Archives, which I dubbed “DNA.” It would feature an historian role to complement what the existing archives department was doing. In other words, we had people capturing the footwear and apparel, but we needed someone to collect the stories behind them. And to take things a step further, to gather proactively the memories and insights of current and former employees and athletes so they'd be preserved and retold to future generations. I was able to get the proposal in front of Phil Knight, who supported it, and in 2005 I became Nike's first corporate historian. I began combing through the existing timelines, annual reports, catalogs, internal newsletters and media clippings to lay out a framework for telling a complete story of Nike. Then I reached out to dozens, and ultimately hundreds, of long-term current and former employees to interview them about their Nike career highlights (and lowlights). In some cases it was to look for further refinement of an existing story (such as how the Swoosh came about) while in other cases it was purely for discovery purposes…sitting down with people and asking them about their contributions to a particular Nike shoe, piece of apparel, ad campaign, etc., and seeing where the conversation led. Over the ensuing years, as I interviewed more and more people, I was able to piece together a much more detailed and nuanced history of Nike, and that in turn enabled me to ask more probing and informed questions in my interviews. And the stories that DNA captured were becoming increasingly sought within the company, especially as early Nike ‘pioneers' retired or, sadly, passed on. DNA became THE resource for Nike's corporate heritage, culture and history. And it remains so today. In 2012, Phil Knight confided in me that he was planning to write a memoir and asked me to help him gather materials from the archive, especially from the earlier years before the company went public in 1980. I spent considerable time pulling together early correspondence, memos and other internal documents, and I gave him a detailed company timeline that I created from scratch (and at that time spanned more than 60 pages). I also sent him transcripts of interviews I had done with several of the earliest Nike employees that I hoped would help spur his own memories. All these materials helped him flesh out the framework and fill in details that ultimately resulted in Shoe Dog in 2016.All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. Opening graphic assets by sonorafilms.sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

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