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Behind the Scenes of the Industrys Premier Podcast [RR 900]

Published: Nov. 10, 2023, 5:15 a.m.

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Recorded Live at AAPEX 2023, Carm is joined in studio with Aftermarket Radio Network hosts Brian Walker and Matt Fanslow for milestone episode 900. Carm discusses the process of creating the podcast, the journey to expand to the Aftermarket Radio Network and how his daughter Tracy became a crucial part of the team, starting as an editor and eventually working full-time with him. Carm also reflects on the challenges he faced when starting the podcast, the importance of consistency, quality, and good editing, and the shifts he had to make along the way.


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Show Notes





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  • RR 172: Giuliano Zuccato, Clay Sculptor \\u2013 1964 Mustang


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  • RR 243: Giuliano Zuccato \\u2013 Chrysler Crossfire & Horse of Destiny Foundation


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  • The preparation process (00:01:51) The process of preparing for a podcast episode, including research, vetting ideas, and interviewing guests.


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  • Working with Tracy (00:06:38) Carmen shares how his daughter Tracy came to work with him on the podcast and the proposal he made to her to join the team.


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  • The success of the Aftermarket Radio Network (00:07:59)


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  • The preparation process for podcast episodes (00:08:29) Carmen discusses the things he had to learn and the podcast coach he hired before starting the podcast.


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  • The first interview (00:09:27) Carm talks about how he called Dave, a shop owner, to be his first interviewee for the podcast and how they connected.


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  • The evolution of the podcast (00:12:52) Carm reflects on the growth of the podcast, starting with the first episode and the decision to create additional shows like the Town Hall Academy and For the Record.


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  • The struggle of starting a business (00:18:22) Carm discusses the challenges he faced when starting his business, including finding sponsors and promoting his podcast.


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  • Becoming a better interviewer (00:22:09) Carm explains how he had to improve his interviewing skills, drawing...'