InteliChek Presents: The Multi-Point Inspection Podcast InteliChek

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Summary
 
Arnold Gacita, President and CEO of Petra Automotive Products, shares his journey in the automotive aftermarket industry and the founding of Petra Cares, a charity that supports young adults exiting the foster care program. He discusses the growth and success of Petra Automotive Products, which operates in 48 countries and manufactures products for OEMs and dealerships.
 
Gacita also highlights the importance of gratitude and appreciation, drawing from his experience as an immigrant fleeing Castro-controlled Cuba.
 
He explains the mission of Petra Cares to provide education and job opportunities for foster care youth, addressing the technician shortage and making a positive impact on their lives.
 
Arnold Gacita emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing, having mentors, and building a strong team. He believes that no one is too big to do the right thing and that having a mentor is crucial for learning what to do and what not to do. Gacita also highlights the significance of having the right people on your team and not caring about who gets credit.
 
He shares the culture at Petra, where individuals are empowered to make the right decisions and strive to make clients raving fans.
 
Takeaways
Petra Automotive Products manufactures products for OEMs and dealerships in 48 countries and has experienced significant growth.
Arnold Gacita's journey in the automotive aftermarket industry spans 32 years, and he attributes his success to hard work and the right people on his team.
Petra Cares is a charity founded by Gacita that supports young adults exiting the foster care program by providing education and job opportunities.
Gacita emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciation, which he learned from his experience as an immigrant fleeing Castro-controlled Cuba.
Petra Cares aims to address the technician shortage by training foster care youth to become technicians and providing job placement. You're never too big to do the right thing and be the first one in, first one out.
Having mentors is important for learning what to do and what not to do.
Building a strong team and empowering them to make the right decisions is crucial for success.
Strive to make clients raving fans by providing exceptional service and striving for perfection.
Titles
Making a Difference: Petra Cares and the Impact on Foster Care Youth
Gratitude and Appreciation: Lessons from a First-Generation American The Value of Mentors in Business
The Importance of Doing the Right Thing
Sound Bites
"We are in 48 countries. We're in about 5,000 dealerships nationwide."
"You don't take things for granted. You thank God every day for what you got."
"In a seven week course, we turn them into a level one technician."
"You're never too big to do the right thing"
"If you don't care who gets credit, you can do a lot of things"
"Our goal is that our clients become raving fans"
 
Petra Automotive Products
Petra Cares
 
 
Music:
Reveille-Adaptation
 
Reveille-Feeling Alright
 
Midnight Daydream-Voyagers
 
Tony Sopiano-Special J

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!
 
InteliShare  contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.
 
Summary
 
Arnold Gacita, President and CEO of Petra Automotive Products, shares his journey in the automotive aftermarket industry and the founding of Petra Cares, a charity that supports young adults exiting the foster care program. He discusses the growth and success of Petra Automotive Products, which operates in 48 countries and manufactures products for OEMs and dealerships.
 
  Gacita also highlights the importance of gratitude and appreciation, drawing from his experience as an immigrant fleeing Castro-controlled Cuba.
 
He explains the mission of Petra Cares to provide education and job opportunities for foster care youth, addressing the technician shortage and making a positive impact on their lives.
 
Arnold Gacita emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing, having mentors, and building a strong team. He believes that no one is too big to do the right thing and that having a mentor is crucial for learning what to do and what not to do. Gacita also highlights the significance of having the right people on your team and not caring about who gets credit.
 
He shares the culture at Petra, where individuals are empowered to make the right decisions and strive to make clients raving fans.
 
Takeaways
Petra Automotive Products manufactures products for OEMs and dealerships in 48 countries and has experienced significant growth.
Arnold Gacita's journey in the automotive aftermarket industry spans 32 years, and he attributes his success to hard work and the right people on his team.
Petra Cares is a charity founded by Gacita that supports young adults exiting the foster care program by providing education and job opportunities.
Gacita emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciation, which he learned from his experience as an immigrant fleeing Castro-controlled Cuba.
Petra Cares aims to address the technician shortage by training foster care youth to become technicians and providing job placement. You're never too big to do the right thing and be the first one in, first one out.
Having mentors is important for learning what to do and what not to do.
Building a strong team and empowering them to make the right decisions is crucial for success.
Strive to make clients raving fans by providing exceptional service and striving for perfection.
Titles
Making a Difference: Petra Cares and the Impact on Foster Care Youth
Gratitude and Appreciation: Lessons from a First-Generation American The Value of Mentors in Business
The Importance of Doing the Right Thing
Sound Bites
"We are in 48 countries. We're in about 5,000 dealerships nationwide."
"You don't take things for granted. You thank God every day for what you got."
"In a seven week course, we turn them into a level one technician."
"You're never too big to do the right thing"
"If you don't care who gets credit, you can do a lot of things"
"Our goal is that our clients become raving fans"
 
Petra Automotive Products
Petra Cares
 
 
Music:
Reveille-Adaptation
 
Reveille-Feeling Alright
 
Midnight Daydream-Voyagers
 
Tony Sopiano-Special J

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!
 
InteliShare  contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.
 
 
Summary
 
Sarah Vantine shares her journey from pursuing a career in the arts to entering the automotive industry as a car salesperson. She discusses the challenges she faced, including skepticism from her parents and colleagues, and how she overcame them. Sarah also talks about her experience building a successful BDC (Business Development Center) from scratch and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. She highlights her recognition as one of Automotive News' 40 Under 40 and the impact it had on her career. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Fixed Ops Roundtable and how Sarah became involved. Sarah Vantine discusses her journey in the automotive industry, from speaking at conferences to being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree. She also announces her new role as Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and her plans to publish a book. Sarah shares her experiences transitioning from being interviewed to conducting interviews and the challenges she faced along the way. She also talks about her website and the upcoming book she is working on.
 
Takeaways
 
Don't be afraid to pivot and pursue a career that you're passionate about, even if it's not what others expect or approve of.
Being underestimated can be a powerful motivator to prove yourself and succeed.
Building a diverse and inclusive team can lead to greater success and better serve a diverse customer base.
Recognition and awards can open doors and provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
The Fixed Ops Roundtable is a platform for industry professionals to share knowledge and collaborate on improving fixed operations in the automotive industry. Sarah Vantine's journey in the automotive industry includes speaking at conferences and being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree.
She has transitioned from being interviewed to conducting interviews and has learned valuable lessons along the way.
Sarah is now the Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and oversees the certified partner program and certified dealer program.
She is in the process of building her personal website and working on publishing a book. sarahvantine.com
Sarah emphasizes the importance of communication and personal growth in her career.
 
 
Music
Tony Sopiano-Squawk Of The Clown
Tiger Gang-Close To The Wind
Reveille-Iron Horse

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!
 
InteliShare  contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.
 
 
Summary
 
Sarah Vantine shares her journey from pursuing a career in the arts to entering the automotive industry as a car salesperson. She discusses the challenges she faced, including skepticism from her parents and colleagues, and how she overcame them. Sarah also talks about her experience building a successful BDC (Business Development Center) from scratch and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. She highlights her recognition as one of Automotive News' 40 Under 40 and the impact it had on her career. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Fixed Ops Roundtable and how Sarah became involved. Sarah Vantine discusses her journey in the automotive industry, from speaking at conferences to being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree. She also announces her new role as Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and her plans to publish a book. Sarah shares her experiences transitioning from being interviewed to conducting interviews and the challenges she faced along the way. She also talks about her website and the upcoming book she is working on.
 
Takeaways
 
Don't be afraid to pivot and pursue a career that you're passionate about, even if it's not what others expect or approve of.
Being underestimated can be a powerful motivator to prove yourself and succeed.
Building a diverse and inclusive team can lead to greater success and better serve a diverse customer base.
Recognition and awards can open doors and provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
The Fixed Ops Roundtable is a platform for industry professionals to share knowledge and collaborate on improving fixed operations in the automotive industry. Sarah Vantine's journey in the automotive industry includes speaking at conferences and being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree.
She has transitioned from being interviewed to conducting interviews and has learned valuable lessons along the way.
Sarah is now the Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and oversees the certified partner program and certified dealer program.
She is in the process of building her personal website and working on publishing a book. sarahvantine.com
Sarah emphasizes the importance of communication and personal growth in her career.
 
 
 

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!
 
InteliShare  contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.
 
With one look at Chris Piche's résumé, it becomes apparent that his thoughts on this technology should be heard. He has developed and patented foundational technologies, products, and standards for AT&T, BlackBerry, Polycom, and the Open Connectivity Foundation, earning recognition as Best of Internet World, Canada’s Top Young Leader, and Top 40 under 40.
 
 
Chris Piche, the founder and CEO of Smarter AI, discusses the current state of autonomous vehicles and addresses misconceptions about their safety. He explains that autonomous vehicles are approximately 10 times safer than human-driven vehicles and emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of current driver assistance systems. Chris also discusses the challenges and future prospects of autonomous vehicles, including the need for government regulation and the potential for widespread adoption. He compares the benefits of autonomous vehicles to electric vehicles and shares his background in developing communication technologies.
 
Takeaways
 
Autonomous vehicles are approximately 10 times safer than human-driven vehicles.
Current autonomous systems are advanced driver assistance systems and require responsible use.
The acceptance of autonomous vehicles by the public is a sociological issue that depends on factors such as perceived safety and trust.
The future of transportation will involve connected autonomous vehicles that communicate with each other and traffic infrastructure.
The safety and effectiveness of autonomous systems depend on the quality and diversity of the training data used for machine learning models.
 
News Clips
WKRN News 2
WSMV 4 Nashville
WFAA
George Downs WSJ
 
Music
Reveille-Night Visions
Be Still The Earth-Bright Future
The Night Driver-Hard Break
Reveille-Astro Punk

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!
 
InteliShare  contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.
 
With one look at Chris Piche's résumé, it becomes apparent that his thoughts on this technology should be heard. He has developed and patented foundational technologies, products, and standards for AT&T, BlackBerry, Polycom, and the Open Connectivity Foundation, earning recognition as Best of Internet World, Canada’s Top Young Leader, and Top 40 under 40.
 
 
Chris Piche, the founder and CEO of Smarter AI, discusses the current state of autonomous vehicles and addresses misconceptions about their safety. He explains that autonomous vehicles are approximately 10 times safer than human-driven vehicles and emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of current driver assistance systems. Chris also discusses the challenges and future prospects of autonomous vehicles, including the need for government regulation and the potential for widespread adoption. He compares the benefits of autonomous vehicles to electric vehicles and shares his background in developing communication technologies.
 
Takeaways
 
Autonomous vehicles are approximately 10 times safer than human-driven vehicles.
Current autonomous systems are advanced driver assistance systems and require responsible use.
The acceptance of autonomous vehicles by the public is a sociological issue that depends on factors such as perceived safety and trust.
The future of transportation will involve connected autonomous vehicles that communicate with each other and traffic infrastructure.
The safety and effectiveness of autonomous systems depend on the quality and diversity of the training data used for machine learning models.
 
News Clips
WKRN News 2
WSMV 4 Nashville
WFAA
George Downs WSJ
 
Music
Reveille-Night Visions
Be Still The Earth-Bright Future
The Night Driver-Hard Break
Reveille-Astro Punk