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By Counterman
In the latest episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox sits down with John Lussier, president of Tendeco Sales Inc., under which the Litens brand resides.
In the interview, the two executives talk about a variety of important industry issues – from supply chain challenges to sourcing, R&D, OE heritage, international business and more.
Having been born in Argentina and educated in Venezuela, Lussier says that experience has certainly helped him lead an international business however, he points out that the continued value proposition of the “Made in the USA” still holds weight around the globe.
“For me personally, in my automotive career, it’s helped me a lot into understanding other cultures and how that might benefit and learn to work together. Obviously, it’s a very important thing,” Lussier said. Yet he also shared, “… Having grown up in South America and then subsequently moved to the United States, I learned early on what it meant to be ‘made in the United States,’ because that translates into quality around the world.”
In this episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Bill and John also dive into the following topics:
00:56 – Litens’ history and its involvement in the invention of the tensioner 04:25 – The vehicle technologies Lussier is keeping a close eye on today 6:36 – How growing up in Latin America informs Lussier’s his role as an international business leader today 8:08 – Just how many languages does Lussier speak? 8:10 – What “made in the USA” really means to Lussier 9:23 – How Litens manages today’s continuing supply chain challenges 10:55 – The importance of R&D and how Litens differentiates itself in the market 13:09 – Diving into the details of having “OE heritage” 14:40 – Funny stories from the road 16:35 – The popular and insightful Lightning Round Sponsored by link hidden, please login to view, the “AMN Drivetime” podcast entertains and educates 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.
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By Counterman
In the latest episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox sits down with John Lussier, president of Tendeco Sales Inc., under which the Litens brand resides.
In the interview, the two executives talk about a variety of important industry issues – from supply chain challenges to sourcing, R&D, OE heritage, international business and more.
Having been born in Argentina and educated in Venezuela, Lussier says that experience has certainly helped him lead an international business however, he points out that the continued value proposition of the “Made in the USA” still holds weight around the globe.
“For me personally, in my automotive career, it’s helped me a lot into understanding other cultures and how that might benefit and learn to work together. Obviously, it’s a very important thing,” Lussier said. Yet he also shared, “… Having grown up in South America and then subsequently moved to the United States, I learned early on what it meant to be ‘made in the United States,’ because that translates into quality around the world.”
In this episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Bill and John also dive into the following topics:
00:56 – Litens’ history and its involvement in the invention of the tensioner 04:25 – The vehicle technologies Lussier is keeping a close eye on today 6:36 – How growing up in Latin America informs Lussier’s his role as an international business leader today 8:08 – Just how many languages does Lussier speak? 8:10 – What “made in the USA” really means to Lussier 9:23 – How Litens manages today’s continuing supply chain challenges 10:55 – The importance of R&D and how Litens differentiates itself in the market 13:09 – Diving into the details of having “OE heritage” 14:40 – Funny stories from the road 16:35 – The popular and insightful Lightning Round Sponsored by link hidden, please login to view, the “AMN Drivetime” podcast entertains and educates 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.
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By Counterman
In the latest episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox sits down with John Lussier, president of Tendeco Sales Inc., under which the Litens brand resides.
In the interview, the two executives talk about a variety of important industry issues – from supply chain challenges to sourcing, R&D, OE heritage, international business and more.
Having been born in Argentina and educated in Venezuela, Lussier says that experience has certainly helped him lead an international business however, he points out that the continued value proposition of the “Made in the USA” still holds weight around the globe.
“For me personally, in my automotive career, it’s helped me a lot into understanding other cultures and how that might benefit and learn to work together. Obviously, it’s a very important thing,” Lussier said. Yet he also shared, “… Having grown up in South America and then subsequently moved to the United States, I learned early on what it meant to be ‘made in the United States,’ because that translates into quality around the world.”
In this episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Bill and John also dive into the following topics:
00:56 – Litens’ history and its involvement in the invention of the tensioner 04:25 – The vehicle technologies Lussier is keeping a close eye on today 6:36 – How growing up in Latin America informs Lussier’s his role as an international business leader today 8:08 – Just how many languages does Lussier speak? 8:10 – What “made in the USA” really means to Lussier 9:23 – How Litens manages today’s continuing supply chain challenges 10:55 – The importance of R&D and how Litens differentiates itself in the market 13:09 – Diving into the details of having “OE heritage” 14:40 – Funny stories from the road 16:35 – The popular and insightful Lightning Round Sponsored by link hidden, please login to view, the “AMN Drivetime” podcast entertains and educates 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.
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By Counterman
In the latest episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox sits down with John Lussier, president of Tendeco Sales Inc., under which the Litens brand resides.
In the interview, the two executives talk about a variety of important industry issues – from supply chain challenges to sourcing, R&D, OE heritage, international business and more.
Having been born in Argentina and educated in Venezuela, Lussier says that experience has certainly helped him lead an international business however, he points out that the continued value proposition of the “Made in the USA” still holds weight around the globe.
“For me personally, in my automotive career, it’s helped me a lot into understanding other cultures and how that might benefit and learn to work together. Obviously, it’s a very important thing,” Lussier said. Yet he also shared, “… Having grown up in South America and then subsequently moved to the United States, I learned early on what it meant to be ‘made in the United States,’ because that translates into quality around the world.”
In this episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Bill and John also dive into the following topics:
00:56 – Litens’ history and its involvement in the invention of the tensioner 04:25 – The vehicle technologies Lussier is keeping a close eye on today 6:36 – How growing up in Latin America informs Lussier’s his role as an international business leader today 8:08 – Just how many languages does Lussier speak? 8:10 – What “made in the USA” really means to Lussier 9:23 – How Litens manages today’s continuing supply chain challenges 10:55 – The importance of R&D and how Litens differentiates itself in the market 13:09 – Diving into the details of having “OE heritage” 14:40 – Funny stories from the road 16:35 – The popular and insightful Lightning Round Sponsored by link hidden, please login to view, the “AMN Drivetime” podcast entertains and educates 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.
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By Counterman
During his recent “AMN Drivetime” podcast interview with Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox, Neil Sethi, president and CEO of
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“The most critical value proposition for us is really to help our customers solve their problems,” said Sethi, adding later in the interview that, “I think what I learned in medical school does translate – believe it or not – into the role that I have [today]. At the end of the day, it’s all about working with great teams. It’s understanding people and understanding how to work together. It’s understanding how to work with people from all types of different backgrounds, with all different types of skill sets. [From] where I sit, it’s about really solving problems, finding opportunity and being innovative. And I think that part of what I learned about healthcare and in medical school actually continues with me to this day.”
In this episode of “AMN Drivetime,” Bill and Neil also dive into the following topics:
00:45 Transtar’s partnership with Blue Point Capital Partners
01:43 The launch of Transtar’s first non-transmission product offering
02:48 New management appointments and what skillsets Neil believes make for a strong leader
04:45 How Neil made the leap from studying medicine as an undergrad to getting an MBA focused on finance and why
09:26 Family business and learning from his father-in-law, successful entrepreneur Monte Ahuja
10:22 What’s next for Transtar
13:56 How Neil defines the Transtar culture
18:00 The inside scoop on Transtar’s collision repair business based in Detroit
20:07 Passion projects: Can you guess what Neil’s hidden talent might be?
22:58 The popular new Lightning Round!
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