Driving Vision Podcast with Sam D'Arc

Meet the Office Team at Mercedes Benz Hoffman Estates

Zeigler Auto Group recently announced that its Zeigler Toyota of Racine dealership was among the select few U.S. Toyota dealerships to qualify for the coveted "President’s Award for CustomerFirst" presented by Toyota Motor Sales. This is the first time that the dealership was awarded this top honor by the global manufacturer.  

Great conversation with Automotive News reporter John Huetter about all-things automotive:

• When is the best time to buy a vehicle?
• How are interest rates impacting the industry?
• What is the state of Digital Retailing?
• What is the Ultimate Buying experience?
• How is Chat GPT changing the world?

Carrie Drake, Race Director for the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon joins to discuss:

• Preparations for the 2023 Marathon in Kalamazoo, Michigan
• A recent run-in with a "silent mascot." 
• Invitation to run this year's race!
• Zeigler takes on Stryker for the first-annual Step Challenge

This week we replay a classic episode first aired October 24, 2022. 

Our guest this week has been Driving Basketball Vision at Michigan State University since he became head coach in 1995.  Coach Tom Izzo is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has led the Spartans to eight final fours in the NCAA Tournament, which include a National Championship in 2000 and a runner-up finish in 2009.  He is the winningest basketball coach of all time in the Big Ten with an astounding 666 career wins.  Coach Izzo and his program have developed many players who have gone on to play and star in the NBA.  

2023 Industry Forecast and Update with Car Gurus Kevin Roberts

Aaron Zeigler and Chris Snyder successfully rode 500 Miles in record time in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Tune in for the livestreams. 

• Zeigler-Sponsored Nascar Driver Josh Bilicki discusses the upcoming Daytona 500 and Xfinity races
• Aaron Zeigler and Chris Snyder will ride 500 miles across Michigan's Upper Peninsula this Thursday February 16th.  The Podcast will livestream portions of the event.
• Zeigler's Subaru Merrillville and Kenosha Subaru win BIG recognition for giving from Subaru.  Kyle Faiman and Mike Bihun join the show to discuss the recognition, what it means to the team, and how they are committed to giving back to the communities they serve.

Zeigler Auto Group President and CEO Aaron Zeigler joins Sam D'Arc in studios to discuss Glassdoor Economic Research's determination that the auto group is 6th ranked nationally for its Work-Life Balance.  Aaron Zeigler shares specific components of the group's culture that contributes to a healthy balance, engaged teams, and an Auto Group that seeks to provide an unparalleled automotive experience to every customer.

• Team Live Fast Owners Matt Tifft and BJ McLeod join the podcast with Zeigler-sponsored driver Josh Bilicki to announce a NASCAR VIP Pass contest going on NOW!  Also, Matt and BJ talk upcoming races including Daytona, Chicago Downtown, and what might happen when competing racers stand on a medals podium for the first time...there's sure to be drama! 

• Members of the Zeigler Auto Group remember Mitch Albom's address to Team Zeigler in the Locker Room last week.  Check out last week's episode for the Driving Vision podcast's interview with Mitch.

On Today’s episode, we’re proud to have New York Times best-selling author, Mitch Albom.  Mitch is a journalist, screenwriter, playwright, and radio host who has captured the hearts of readers worldwide with his thought-provoking novels and memoirs. From "Tuesdays with Morrie" to "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," Mitch's writing delves into the complexities of life and death, love and loss, and the power of human connection. His latest book, Stranger in the Lifeboat,” continues this legacy, and we are honored to have him with us today to talk about his journey both as an author and as one who is continually giving back to the world in unique and thoughtful ways.