URG’s “On-the-Go Podcast” offers plenty of great content from experts in the industry.
By D.J. Harrington
Like clockwork every month, for years now, I write an article in this magazine in the last two years, I always finish each article with, “See you on the next podcast.” Some readers may not know, I am proud to be the co-host of URG’s, “On-the-Go Podcast” with Amanda Morrison, the Director of Member and Vendor Relations with URG, and works with our guests each week that participate in the podcast. In today’s market, if we don’t continue getting better, we start to go backward. Plus, it is so easy to hear each URG podcast.
We are living in a content-driven world. If you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can access the podcast without much effort. Your phone or tablet has an active podcast app built right in, but if it does not, it is a few clicks to add it to your device.
With a computer, you can type the word “podcast” into Google, and the first few results will give you several choices. The best thing is our podcast is free.
If you want to “up” your recycling game, you should listen in. Why? Lots of our listeners are multitasking while driving, cleaning or working at the office, or while they are working out. Since our podcasts are archived, anyone can hear them anytime, day or night.
The URG “On-The-Go Podcast,” has great guests on the podcast that have shared how they became successful in this industry. Let me name a few of them. Doug Williams is from Eagle Auto Parts in West Virginia. His tips on working with personnel were phenomenal. I enjoyed the interview with Matt Carman from New Jersey, both on and off the air. We spoke about how others have helped Lentini Auto Salvage become very successful. Matt tells the story of his great family and how they started back in 1941 when they embarked on a truly wonderful exploration of the automotive recycling world, and it paid off, too.
We have the thoughts of many dynamic leaders, such as Dan Snyder who started in the cotton fields and climbed to the top of an automotive empire. It’s one of the most listened to podcasts that we have published. As we have mentioned, all episodes are archived so you can listen to them more than once.
How about J.C. Cahill? J.C. is a renowned figure in the industry as he shares his trailblazing journey since moving on from New England Auto & Truck alongside his wife, Holly. Together, they have been steering family-run recycling operations toward unmatched operational efficiency. This episode is a treasure trove of insights from the innovative VIN Match Pro to the resilience of the challenges we have during these times. J.C. Cahill and Dan Snyder have also both spoken at URG and at ARA conferences.
Speaking of ARA, let me remind you to be in Reno, Nevada October 23-26, 2024 for the 81st Annual Convention & Exposition. If you go online to A-R-A.org/convention you will see all of the information. Here are the sponsors: eBay Motors, Solera/Hollander, Amwins Program Underwriters, Car-Part.com, United Recyclers Group, LLC, Copart, Cyclic Materials, EZ-Suite, OVB Holdings LLC dba OverBuilt, PMR, Inc., VIN Match Pro, and PGM of Texas. Whew! Now that’s a mouth full. You’ll want to see all the vendors in person, which we listed at a-r-a.org/convention.
If you are a company that services this industry, you need to be at this convention. Your presence is a must. All booths are first come, first serve, so you better hurry and get yours today.
Now, here’s another short list of other guests that are on the podcast. The industry guru, Rob Rainwater and his friend for years, Mike Kunkel. These notable men are true gifts to this industry.
My favorite is a dear friend, Paul D’Adamo from RAS; and one that is listened to as much as Dan Snyder is Dalan Zartman who is from Energy Security Agency.
As if they weren’t enough, we’ve also had Andy Latham, Brian Riker, Matt Hamlin, Chris Daglis, and one you will listen to again and again, Ryan Falco and Lee Worman. Plus we have had Mike Lambert, Bid Buddy. We have certainly interviewed some impressive guests!
Can you tell that I love co-hosting this podcast? If you hear just one, you’ll be hooked. You’ll want to listen to all the episodes. So, tell your friends about it!
I hope to see you in Reno for the ARA Convention & Exposition, October 23-26. Come and grow your business and benefit from ARA’s excellent content. As always, see you on the next podcast.
D.J. Harrington is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Phone Logic, Inc., an international training company based in Atlanta, GA. He serves as a consultant and trainer to over 1,000 privately-owned businesses throughout the country, training personnel at all levels of the company, from the dispatcher to the customer service and sales staff. Please visit his website for more information at www.djsays.com.
