AMN Drivetime

In this rich and candid conversation, Hanvey not only shares a little bit about the leaders and mentors who "took a chance" on him at the start of his career but also his most memorable career highlight, sitting down with President George W. Bush.

Kevin Judge, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NTN Bearing, started his journey in the industry without even knowing what a shock absorber was. With the help of his mentors and connections within the industry, Judge was able to work his way up and gain experience that he can now share with young professionals. In episode 6 of the AMN Drivetime Podcast with Bill Babcox, Judge shares this industry advice and the lessons he has learned from his early mentors that he carries with him in his current role.

From a part-time auto parts delivery driver to leading one of the automotive aftermarket's biggest program groups today, Larry Pavey, CEO of The Group, takes us through his history in the industry in this episode of AMN Drivetime with Bill Babcox.

One might think working at Porsche would be the pinnacle of any car lover's career, however Eric Steinbecher, president Automotive Aftermarket - Americas, Scheffler, says it is the automotive aftermarket that he wishes he had found sooner. "Everyone who works in the aftermarket knows that you get addicted – addicted to the industry and to the people," Steinbecher said during his conversation with Bill Babcox in the AMN Drivetime podcast studio.

Jim Franco, CEO of Autologue Computer Systems, knew at a very young age that he wanted more out of life. Entering the workforce at age 11, he made money mowing lawns, washing windows and delivering newspapers. In episode 4 of the AMN Drivetime Podcast with Bill Babcox, Franco tells Bill by getting that early start, he was able to pay cash to buy his very own first car at age 15 – a hot rod that needed work. “I could hear the engine run but I couldn’t drive it,” Franco said. After replacing the clutch three times before it was roadworthy, Franco said this was the beginning of his love affair with cars.

Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox sits down with one of the aftermarket's key leaders – who also just happens to be one of industry's best storytellers – John R. Washbish, president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.

In episode 2 of AMN Drivetime, Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox talks with industry icon Kathleen Schmatz. The two longtime friends and colleagues chat about Schmatz's remarkable career, with her beginnings writing press releases on a typewriter to eventually leading one of the nation's leading trade associations.

In this inaugural episode of AMN Drivetime, Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox talks with six-time NHRA world champion about his career trajectory from the Kroger warehouse driving forklifts to drag racing, his most meaningful race, "Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice," and how he stays fit at 55.