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AMN Drivetime

AMN Drivetime

Written by: Babcox Media
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 The AMN Drivetime podcast will entertain and educate listeners, conversing with today’s top aftermarket drivers and industry leaders who are having an impact on the automotive aftermarket industry. This bi-monthly podcast offers candid, one-on-one conversations between Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox and notable figures in the automotive aftermarket, sharing their experiences and life lessons as they have traveled the aftermarket.Copyright Babcox Media Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 80: AACF Executive Director John Kairys on ‘Taking Care of Our Own’

    Episode 80: AACF Executive Director John Kairys on ‘Taking Care of Our Own’
    Feb 17 2026
    In this episode of DriveTime, John Kairys, executive director, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, talks about the AACF’s origin, reach and significance in the automotive aftermarket.

    Kairys emphasizes that while the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has evolved significantly since its founding in 1959, its mission remains unchanged: helping industry members facing financial hardship. What began as a small effort to support widows of aftermarket professionals has grown into a structured, well-funded organization serving individuals and families impacted by illness, accidents, death or natural disasters.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 79: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Director of Sales Jeff Blocher on ‘Grabbing Mindshare’

    Episode 79: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Director of Sales Jeff Blocher on ‘Grabbing Mindshare’
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode of DriveTime, Jeff Blocher, Director of Sales, Traditional Aftermarket, MANN+HUMMEL Filtration, talked about MANN+HUMMEL’s brand lineup (MANN, WIX and Purolator) and the unique brand strengths that differentiate the company’s products in the competitive automotive filtration category.
    Blocher also discussed how the company prioritizes education in the field to ensure customers choose and install the right filters for every application. He referenced the important interaction between the counter professional and the technician; the most important link in the chain of distribution many would agree.
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    19 mins
  • Episode 78: DRiV VP and GM of US, Canada Joseph Saoud on Setting Expectations

    Episode 78: DRiV VP and GM of US, Canada Joseph Saoud on Setting Expectations
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode of DriveTime, Joseph Saoud, VP and GM of US, Canada at DRiV discussed the principles he believes are most essential to driving growth and delivering exceptional service for DRiV customers.
    It starts with a great team — and how you lead them, how you set the right expectations, how you put the right people in the right role and how you track performance, Saoud explained.
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    20 mins
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