What if the real barrier to your success isn't the goal itself—but how you're thinking about it?

On this episode of Aftermarket All-Access, Chris Messer, vice president of transportation at Endeavor Business Media, and Mike Jones, president of Discover Leadership, join editorial director Chris Jones to explore a mindset shift that's reshaping how supply chain leaders and distributors approach growth. They discuss why focusing on what you want to achieve—rather than what you're trying to avoid—creates measurable improvements in business performance, team culture, and your ability to lead through change.

Whether you're managing operations, building your team, or navigating industry disruption, this conversation offers practical insights for driving real results.

In this episode, Dr. Kent MacDonald, president of Northwood University, sat down to talk about educating the next generation of automotive and aftermarket professionals. But first, he shared what it was like interviewing Wayne Gretzky — and how the hockey legend's philosophy of "skating to where the puck is going" applies directly to the automotive industry's future.

Northwood isn't your typical university. It's America's automotive, mobility, and aftermarket university. MacDonald explains ways the aftermarket industry can support Northwood — from scholarships and mentorship to employee benefit programs — and the ROI data that proves investing in Northwood education pays off for families and employers alike.

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What drives innovation in the automotive aftermarket? For Anuj Gupta, business line digital North America at ZF Aftermarket, it starts with curiosity and a willingness to spend time in the field discovering real problems.

In this episode, Anuj Gupta, business line digital North America at ZF Aftermarket, shares ZF's approach to innovation—grounded in customer research, diverse perspectives, and the philosophy that innovation isn't optional in today's fast-moving industry.

Gupta explains why companies need people with different backgrounds bringing fresh perspectives to the table, the role curiosity plays in solving compelling problems, and how ZF is expanding beyond parts to become a full-ecosystem partner for shops.