ARA Unscripted

The Automotive Recyclers Association

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ARA Unscripted is a candid, open-format podcast where I sit down with interesting people from across the automotive recycling industry and beyond. We dive into real conversations about work, life, leadership, challenges, wins, and everything in between. No scripts. No filters. Just authentic stories and insights that inspire, educate, and connect.

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Episode 7: Bret Buike

In this episode, Vince sits down with Bret Buick of National Reinsurance for a wide‑ranging, candid conversation that goes far beyond insurance. Bret shares his unconventional journey—from the Navy and emergency medicine to the automotive world—and how those experiences shaped his people‑first approach to business. Together, they unpack why relationships matter more than products, how reputation is built (and protected), and what Brett has learned working across industries like automotive retail, roofing, HVAC, and automotive recycling. The conversation also dives into leadership, mental health, personal loss, purpose, and why being present, curious, and authentic has been the foundation of Bret’s success. This episode isn’t a pitch—it’s an honest discussion about business, life, and doing things the right way. This episode is brought to you by VinMatchPro, built specifically to support auto recyclers by helping them make confident decisions from the very start. See VinMatchPro in action. Email Justin@vinmatchpro.com or call 978‑413‑7170 to set up a demo.

1 h 30 min
11 FÉVR.

Episode 6: Marty Hollingshead

In this powerful and wide‑ranging conversation, ARA Past President and Northlake Auto Recyclers owner Marty Hollingshead shares an extraordinary personal journey shaped by grit, loss, patriotism, and five decades of experience in the auto recycling industry. From his family’s World War II story and lifelong dedication to supporting veterans, to his early days pulling parts in Chicago yards, to ultimately becoming one of the industry's strongest voices for leadership, mentorship, and operational excellence — Marty offers insight after insight on business, consistency, customer service, industry evolution, technology, and the future of recycling. Along the way, listeners get a candid look at the hockey‑playing, carpentry‑skilled, storytelling personality that has made Marty a respected mentor and ARA past president. This is an episode packed with history, humor, passion, and wisdom that every recycler — and every business owner — should hear.

1 h 35 min
21 JANV.

Episode 5: JC Cahill

In this episode of ARA Unscripted, JC shares his real, unfiltered journey into entrepreneurship and automotive recycling. From early side hustles and hard business lessons to leadership, risk-taking, and adapting when plans change, this conversation dives into what it really takes to build something that lasts.

1 h 48 min
8 JANV.

Episode 4: Emil Nusbaum

Emil Nusbaum is ARA's VP of Strategy & Government Affairs, and in this episode, I sit down with Emil to trace his unique journey into the automotive recycling industry—an origin story that starts long before his role at ARA. From growing up around the business to shaping national conversations on policy, safety, and sustainability, Emil shares how experience, timing, and curiosity have positioned him at the center of some of the industry’s most important work. We’ll look back at where he came from, unpack the impact he’s making today, and explore what’s ahead for automotive recycling in 2026 and beyond.

1 h 16 min
2025-12-17

Episode 3: Peace Ike

Peace Ike is a culture consultant. When she saw cultural division in her Philadelphia neighborhood, she took action. And what started out a social experiment of inviting strangers into her home share a meal and talk about controversial topics, evolved into The Better Method - a six part relational framework that empowers leaders, and teams to overcome difficulties, and differences and build lasting trust and healthy collaboration. If you’re interested in learning what makes employees shut down, what makes them open up, you’re gonna want to hear what she has to say.

1 h 17 min
2025-12-09

Episode 2: Greg Condon

On this episode I speak with Greg Condon. Greg is the owner of Condon‘s Auto Parts in Westminster Maryland. He’s a third generation auto recycler and he’s the founder of the Professional Salvage Yard Information Forum on Facebook which has over 4000 members dozens of posts every day and we’re a lot of us get information about day-to-day operations.

1 h 29 min
2025-12-08

Episode 1: Jonathan Morrow

My first guest is well known in the automotive recycling industry. He’s a past president of ARA. He’s a third generation auto recycler and CEO of M&M Auto Parts in Fredericksburg Virginia. He serves with the Virginia automotive recyclers association and as president of the Automotive Recyclers Training Institute. Jono is a husband, a father he’s a man of faith and he’s my friend. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I did having it.

1 h 31 min

7 épisodes

ARA Unscripted is a candid, open-format podcast where I sit down with interesting people from across the automotive recycling industry and beyond. We dive into real conversations about work, life, leadership, challenges, wins, and everything in between. No scripts. No filters. Just authentic stories and insights that inspire, educate, and connect.

Créateur

The Automotive Recyclers Association
Années d’activité

2025 - 2026
Épisodes

7
Classement

Tout public
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ARA Unscripted