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Industry Insiders: Steve Fletcher and Canadian Auto Recycling Pt. 2

We recently caught up with Steve Fletcher, Managing Director of Automotive Recyclers of Canada. Fletcher has extensive experience as an executive in this industry with a very active online presence. Below, we discuss how he brings structure into Canadian auto ecycling, helping small businesses thrive through the creation of auto recycling oppportunities and how social media has...

Industry Insiders: Steve Fletcher and Canadian Auto Recycling

We recently caught up with Steve Fletcher, Managing Director of Automotive Recyclers of Canada. Fletcher has extensive experience as an executive in this industry with a very active online presence. Below, we discuss how he brings structure into Canadian rauto ecycling, helping small businesses thrive through the creation of auto recycling oppportunities and how social media has...

Industry Insiders: Shannon Nordstrom on Business and Tech Adaptations Part 2

We recently connected with Shannon Nordstrom, Vice President and General Manager of Nordstrom's Automotive INC., to discuss the importance of refining the auto parts business into a system of businesses, flexibility with technological changes, and an inside peek into Nordstrom's radio show, Under the Hood. Part 2 of 2 is below. Hollander: How does the repairable parts...

Industry Insiders: Shannon Nordstrom on Business and Tech Adaptations

We recently connected with Shannon Nordstrom, Vice President and General Manager of Nordstrom's Automotive INC., to discuss the importance of refining the auto parts business into a system of businesses, flexibility with technological changes, and an inside peek into Nordstrom's radio show, Under the Hood. Part 1 of 2 is below. Hollander: Thank you for sitting down...

Industry Insiders: Government Policies and Automaker Relationships with Michael Wilson (Part 2)

We recently caught up with Michael Wilson, CEO of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Wilson has been in the industry since he started with the ARA in 1997. Considering his extensive experience in the industry and on Capitol Hill, we wanted to sit down with Wilson to learn more about his background, the industry's relationship with automakers--specifically...

Industry Insiders: Government Policies and Automaker Relationships with Michael Wilson (Part 1)

We recently caught up with Michael Wilson, CEO of the Automotive Recyclers Association. Wilson has been in the industry since he started with the ARA in 1997. Considering his extensive experience in the industry and on Capitol Hill, we wanted to sit down with Wilson to learn more about his background, the industry's relationship with automakers--specifically regarding...

Industry Insiders: Technological Advancements (Part 2)

Heritage Used Car and Truck Parts is located in Mobile, Ala. with owner Caleb Lindquist and his family. Lindquist was one of the first in the salvage parts industry who revolutionized how parts could be purchased by utilizing the Internet. This two-part article series explores how Lindquist got into the salvaged parts industry, how an online platform gives him a competitive edge,...

Industry Insiders: Technological Advancements (Part 1)

Hollander Excellence caught up with Caleb Lindquist, CEO of Heritage Used Car and Truck Parts, in Mobile, Ala. Lindquist was one of the first in the salvage parts industry who revolutionized how parts could be purchased online. In this conversation, Hollander Excellence learns how Lindquist got into the industry, how gained his competitive edge, and how platforms like eBay and...

Industry Insiders: Differentiate Your Business with Scott Robertson (Part 4)

Hollander Excellence sat down with Scott Robertson of Robertson Auto Salvage, in Wareham, Mass. The conversation ranged a variety of topics, especially focused on how the company differentiates itself from other salvage yards and the competition level of the auto recycling industry. Part 4 of 4 upcoming posts is below. Hollander:  Absolutely.  You know, the next...

Industry Insiders: Differentiate Your Business with Scott Robertson (Part 3)

Hollander Excellence sat down with Scott Robertson of Robertson Auto Salvage, in Wareham, Mass. The conversation ranged a variety of topics, especially focused on how the company differentiates itself from other salvage yards and the competition level of the auto recycling industry. Part 3 of 4 upcoming posts is below. Hollander: Yeah. What's been your biggest lesson that you...