321 episodes
The Heavy Duty Parts Report Jamie Irvine
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4.9 • 13 Ratings
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Each week Jamie Irvine and his guests have conversations that empower heavy-duty people. They discuss tips, tools, and technology that help heavy-duty parts manufacturers and distributors sell the right parts to fleets, repair shops, and truck operators.
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Challenge the Status Quo and Grow Your Business with Prestone
Send us a Text Message.Episode 321: In this week’s episode we start by talking about 3 common ideas in heavy-duty parts that need to be challenged. First, how total cost of operation should be considered over purchase price. Second, how salespeople are not usually able to both capture new business and nurture existing business; these take separate skill sets and different personality traits. Third, how experience in automotive does not always prepare you for working in heavy-duty.Our guest in...
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How to Create a Connection with Your Customers
Send us a Text Message.Episode 320: When you sell heavy-duty parts, you often sell a lot of the same lines as your competitors. How do you make your company stand out? One way is by finding ways to invite your customers into your business and making them partners of your success.This week we spoke with Curt Westphal from HDA Truck Pride and Jason Rose from Midwest Wheel, and we are going to hear a great example of a program at HDA Truck Pride that members use to make their customers par...
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Taking Advantage of the Power of Group Programs
Send us a Text Message.Episode 319: Group training and coaching can be great for not only learning more about a specific topic but also gaining perspective by hearing other’s experiences.Learn about Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation's remote group training programs which foster knowledge-sharing and mentorship in the truck parts industry.Our host Jamie Irvine also interviews Curt Westphal, Director of Program Development at HDA Truck Pride, as well as Allen Nicks, Director of Service at Betts...
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Maximize Productivity by Using Data Efficiently
Send us a Text Message.Episode 318: In a heavy-duty business, maximizing productivity involves using data to make decisions and take needed action. By making the most of data, heavy-duty companies can work more efficiently and save time and money.Join the conversation with our host Jamie Irvine, and featured guest, Brian Mulshine, Sr. Director of Maintenance at Trimble, as he shares how harnessing technology can transform your business and drive the transportation industry forward.Show Notes:...
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Lower Your Total Cost with MGM Brakes
Send us a Text Message.Episode 317: We're thrilled to announce that The Heavy Duty Parts Report is now presented by the Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation. Our consulting company works with manufacturers, distributors and repair centers to solve problems in their business.Our featured guest, Len Gonzalez, Director Aftermarket of Sales at MGM Brakes, has spent over 40 years helping fleets lower their total cost of operation. Join the conversation as Len excitedly shares their new high-quality b...
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Relationships Are Still the Most Important Part of Heavy-Duty Sales
Send us a Text Message.Episode 316: We have two heavy-duty experts ready to share the most important tips for heavy-duty people to succeed in the industry. Get ready to take notes because we’re talking about business relationships, fundamental skills needed to stay relevant, and how to adapt to ever-changing technology in the industry.Join this heavy-duty roundtable conversation with our host Jamie Irvine, David Seewack the CEO & Founder of FinditParts, and Walt Sherbourne the VP of Canad...
Customer Reviews
Amazing podcast reporter
Jamie and his team are amazing at what they do. They enlighten all to the problems and solutions out there for truck drivers, fleet owners, fleet supervisors, repair shop owners, I can go on and on. The point is we all have help available to answer our mechanical questions and resources to find help answer to our problems. Watch some of the podcasts Jamie and his team have produced and you will understand what I am talking about. Thank you Jamie and your team for being honest, down to earth and so helpful to so many.
Great Info
Jamie does a great job bringing to light the evolution of the HD parts industry in a wide array of aspects on multiple levels in the manufacturing to distribution to end user sectors an how each play their own vital roles in the industry. Great show, great content. Good for those needing to learn how to connect to their audience in this industry.
The Future of Parts
Jamie brings great enthusiasm to important topics in the HD parts industry. His forward-looking vision challenges his guests and listeners to rise above the status quo and talk about topics around driving business growth. I recommend this show to anyone in the industry.