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    Finance+Operations

    Quick Lube Q&A: Jeff Smith of Service Champ

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    May 1, 2024
    Jeff Smith, vice president of key accounts for Service Champ, outlines trends and opportunities with service diversification.

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    Finance+Operations

    The Best of Multiple Worlds

    Carol Badaracco Padgett
    May 1, 2024
    Myriad business offerings help drive success at a Golden State quick lube.
    Courtesy of Lynden Lube
    Finance+Operations

    A Tale of Two Services—in One

    Carol Badaracco Padgett
    May 1, 2024
    Repair and quick maintenance can and do co-exist.
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    Leadership

    Steer Clear of Counterproductive Meetings

    Carol Badaracco Padgett
    April 30, 2024
    This simple shop strategy protects morale.
    Courtesy of Deanna Baumgardner
    Human Resources

    Quick Lube Q&A: Deanna Baumgardner of Employers Advantage

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    April 12, 2024
    Employers Advantage Founder Deanna Baumgardner shares how to stay on the same page as your team.
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    Education+Training

    Letting Young Talent Shine

    Kacey Frederick
    April 1, 2024
    Brynn Wimmers wants to see more young women like her enter the automotive field.
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    Customer Service

    Serving Younger Generations as Customers

    Enid Burns
    April 1, 2024
    You don't need to treat younger customers with extra attention, but you do need to assess how much of an explanation of services is required.
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    Leadership

    Cultivating Employee Goals

    Peter Suciu
    April 1, 2024
    How to be SMART about setting goals.
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    Tech+Tools

    Hands-On Technology

    Peter Suciu
    March 29, 2024
    More than getting the hands dirty.
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    2024 NOLN Guide to Programs & Franchises

    March 6, 2024
    View the digital edition of the annual guide.
    Hanna Bubser
    Tech+Tools

    Women in Auto Care Panel Highlights Industry Trends

    Hanna Bubser
    March 5, 2024
    The annual Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference included a panel about EVs, ADAS, and more.

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