Aftermarket All-Access
Aftermarket All-Access
Podcast Description
Aftermarket All-Access is your resource for insight, analysis, and the latest news shaping the automotive aftermarket. In each episode, we deep dive into the trends, challenges, and innovations driving the aftermarket. Each episode features expert interviews, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to inform you about the ever-evolving automotive aftermarket landscape.
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The podcast focuses on specific themes related to the automotive aftermarket, including industry trends, sustainability, leadership, and charitable initiatives. Episodes cover topics such as the role of MEMA in industry sustainability, leadership strategies with Mike Jones from Discover Leadership Training, and the charitable efforts of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, offering listeners valuable insights and updates on pressing challenges and innovations.
Aftermarket All-Access is your resource for insight, analysis, and the latest news shaping the automotive aftermarket. In each episode, we deep dive into the trends, challenges, and innovations driving the aftermarket. Each episode features expert interviews, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to inform you about the ever-evolving automotive aftermarket landscape.
AAPEX is more than a trade show—it’s the industry homecoming where parts manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and every player in the automotive aftermarket converge. But with over 2,000 exhibitors, multiple buildings, and competing priorities, how do you actually maximize your time there?
In this episode, Chris Jones talks with Mark Bogdansky, VP of trade shows and community engagement at the Auto Care Association, about the ambitious changes coming to AAPEX 2026. Discover why every single exhibitor booth has a new location this year, how AAPEX is integrating IFLEX to bring quick-lube buyers into the mix, and what experiential activations—from escape rooms to celebrity appearances to a high school technician competition—are keeping buyers engaged on the floor longer.
Whether you’re running a distribution company, manufacturing parts, or managing a retail operation, Mark breaks down the strategic approach to planning a one-day show visit that delivers real business results. Plus, learn why attending AAPEX isn’t optional if you want to stay ahead in this industry.
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AAPEX 2026 | November 3–5, 2026 | The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada
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