Driving Vision Podcast with Sam D'Arc: Recent Episodes

Sam D'Arc

How are YOU driving vision, today? Vision defined: "The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom." Today, visionary leaders are changing the world, in Automotive, Sports, Entertainment, Science, Education and Space...to name just a few. Join us, as together we search out those agents of change and explore their vision, its impact, and how they are driving their vision, TODAY.

Coming up this Thursday September 14th beginning 5:30pm Eastern at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan is the 41st annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala. Do you have your ticket in hand yet? Don’t miss your opportunity to join us that night and make a BIG difference in the world giving back. As part of our Drive for Life Gala episodes, we focus on the charities that benefit from your donations. Today, we sit down with Cheff’s Therapy to discuss how they are changing the world…with horses.

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Coming up Thursday September 14th, beginning 5:30pm Eastern at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan is the 41st annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala. Get your ticket now at driveforlifefoundation.com.

One much-anticipated announcement each year is who will keynote the event? Last year, we heard from Michigan State head football coach, Mel Tucker. Others speakers have included Ben Wallace, Corey Davis, Chris Spielman, Tom Izzo, among others. Today, we unveil the Speaker at this year’s 41st annual Drive for Life Foundation gala event….head coach of the Detroit Redwings Derek Lalonde. Coach Lalonde joins us to discuss Drive for Life, what it means to him and his family, and what we might expect on that night.

Coming up this Thursday September 14th beginning 5:30pm Eastern at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan is the 41st annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala. Do you have your ticket in hand yet? Don’t miss your opportunity to join us that night and make a BIG difference in the world giving back. As part of our Drive for Life Gala episodes, we focus on the charities that benefit from your donations. Today, we sit down with Southwest Michigan’s Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Zeigler Auto Group News Week of July 31, 2023
Josh Bilicki and Zeigler Sponsored #78 race Michigan's MIS this weekend
Nascar Livestream
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Livestream
PRIDE Awards

Last week, Aaron Zeigler and the Zeigler Auto Group finalized a transaction to acquire four stores in Holland, Michigan, including Hyundai, Nissan, GMC, and Kia franchises. We are thrilled to welcome these team members into the Zeigler Family and we look forward to getting to know them and work alongside them over the coming days, months, and years. I’ve enjoyed working with them side by side this past week….and Today, I’m excited to have you hear from Zeigler Auto Group’s newest members…direct from Holland, Michigan

On September 14, 2023, we will join the 41st annual Drive for Life charity Gala with our annual red carpet livestream at the Radisson hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We hope you join us then. As we did last year, until that September night, we look forward to featuring donors, charities, and the causes they support here on the Driving Vision Podcast. For this second Drive for Life feature episode, we turn to benefitting charity First Day Shoe Fund.

On September 14, 2023, we will join the 41st annual Drive for Life charity Gala with our annual red carpet livestream at the Radisson hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We hope you join us then. As we did last year, until that September night, we look forward to featuring donors, charities, and the causes they support here on the Driving Vision Podcast. For this first episode, we turn to our founding charity, the American Cancer Society.

Zeigler-sponsored #78 LiveFast Nascar Driver Josh Bilicki previews this weekend's Chicago Street Race.

Welcome to the Driving Vision Podcast, where we explore the impact of leadership vision on the world….today, we have a very special guest: Jim Craig, a true legend in the world of hockey. Jim not only played a pivotal role in the iconic "Miracle on Ice" as the goaltender for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, but he has also become a highly successful business trainer and an important team member here at the Zeigler Auto Group. Jim Craig joined Zeigler Auto Group President and CEO Aaron Zeigler at Zeigler Studios for a conversation on winning in today's business environment, characteristics and qualities of winners in business and sports, and the nearly decade-long unique relationship between Jim Craig, Aaron Zeigler, and the Zeigler Auto Group.

Consumers Credit Union CEO, Scott Sylvester joins me at Zeigler Studios in Kalamazoo, Michigan to discuss his team earning National Best and Brightest Company to Work For recognition this year. We discuss the culture both at Consumers and Zeigler that attracts industry-leading talent to both companies. Plus, we talk about Automotive and Banking and how to win in our current economic environment.

Actor and Musician Michael Cavanaugh shares how he is driving vision through music, how he was discovered by Billy Joel, and ultimately starred in Joel's Broadway show, Stepping Out. Cavanaugh shares experiences with Billy Joel, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and many other musicians with whom he has connected during his career.

Team Zeigler Auto Group shares gratitude this holiday season.

Bill Nye, the Science Guy, shares how he is Driving Science vision today. Also, longtime friend and former coworker to Bill Nye, Bill Stainton, describes how Bill Nye became the Science Guy. Nye shows a document listing his first professional science goal.

Learn how Ariah Daniels, Lindsey Rawert, and Madison have progressed toward greater health by supporting each other through the strong Beach Body community. Ariah, Lindsey, and Madison share tips to starting the journey, remaining on the path, and different forums similar to Beach Body including Zeigler-sponsored AM Wellness, and the Zeigler Auto Group Facebook community group.

Zeigler Auto Group President and CEO Aaron Zeigler joins Sam D'Arc in studios to discuss Glassdoor Economic Research's determination that the auto group is 6th ranked nationally for its Work-Life Balance. Aaron Zeigler shares specific components of the group's culture that contributes to a healthy balance, engaged teams, and an Auto Group that seeks to provide an unparalleled automotive experience to every customer.

Our guest this week has been Driving Basketball Vision at Michigan State University since he became head coach in 1995. Coach Tom Izzo is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has led the Spartans to eight final fours in the NCAA Tournament, which include a National Championship in 2000 and a runner-up finish in 2009. He is the winningest basketball coach of all time in the Big Ten with an astounding 666 career wins. Coach Izzo and his program have developed many players who have gone on to play and star in the NBA.

Chris Morris, Service Technician at Zeigler North Riverside Ford shares how an event celebrating Zeigler's Top Technicians and Service Writers also improbably helped him uncover a critical illness which ultimately may have saved his life. What that timely diagnosis meant to Chris, his family, and his customers at Zeigler North Riverside Ford.

Zeigler Subaru Merrillville supports learning at a Merrillville-area school
First Day Shoe Fund gifts new shoes to Kalamazoo-area kids
AM Wellness Coach Jess shares this month's health tip

Damon West spoke to Team Zeigler as part of the Zeigler Speaker Series earlier this year. That speech, Damon's Vision, and its impact resulted in one of our most downloaded Driving Vision podcasts ever. Today, we bring back that episode. Listen to Damon's advice for dealing with challenge in the world...by changing the world. Damon's vision is among the most powerful ever on the Driving Vision podcast. We are proud to repeat this incredible episode.

Dealer United's Justin Friend is driving Social Media vision within the Zeigler Auto Group and other Automotive groups nationwide. Join us as we talk all things Social Media. with Justin Friend and Zeigler Auto Group's Lindsay Latsko.

Join Zeigler's Driving Vision Podcast with Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Race Director Carrie Drake and Western Michigan University Athletic Director Dan Bartholomae as we announce the 2023 Marathon route including a special race feature courtesy Western Michigan University. Also, meet Drive for Life's Raffle winner. We are proud to announce a member of Team Zeigler as this year's raffle winner.

Head of Solera's automotive vertical, Alberto Cairo, joins the Driving Vision podcast to discuss Solera's decision to join the Zeigler Auto Group on Nascar's #77 car at Bristol, Tennessee. Also, Alberto Cairo shares how Solera is driving vision in automotive to benefit the retail customer through Lojack and many other customer-centric products.

Aaron Zeigler Reveals Drive For Life Live Auction Items in advance of September 12th's 40th Anniversary Charity Gala in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Get your tickets today at www.driveforlifefoundation.com

News you can use; Week of August 29, 2022
Kalamazoo Salvation Army Director of Development Tim Summers joins Dan Scheid and Christina Scheid in the Zeigler Locker room
Jess with Athletic Mentors shares our Health Tip of the Month

Conversation with Aaron Zeigler
Tim Terrentine discusses communicating across generations
Roving Reporters interview Top Techs and Advisors July 2022

Sam Acho joins backstage in the Zeigler Auto Group Locker room
Team Zeigler shares experiences at Nascar's Michigan International Speedway

Drive for Life: Big Brothers Big Sisters SW Michigan
Zeigler NASCAR tours Michigan State University

Thanks for joining our largest podcast episode to date. Below are time codes for today's episode. We hope you enjoy each of these special edition segments including our highlight for the Drive For Life Charity Gala, the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, and our Part 2 conversation with Damon West. Enjoy! -Sam and Mike

1:30: Damon West talks with the Podcast 'behind the scenes' in the Zeigler Locker room
44:16: Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon with Carrie Drake and Jeff Peterson of Classic Race Management
58:24: First Day Shoe Fund with Maggie Hesketh

Sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas Prison, Damon West once had it all.

"Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, which Forbes’ listed in the “Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.”

His autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, vividly tells how he transformed the pot of boiling water that is a Texas maximum-security prison into a pot of coffee.

At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hard core drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress, was a national fundraiser on a U.S. Presidential campaign and eventually trained to be a stock-broker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.

After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption, grit and determination continues to inspire audiences today."

https://damonwest.org/about/

Drive for Life Feature: MRC Industries CEO Dan Pontius
Zeigler Kzoo Marathon update with Race Director Carrie Drake

Covideo President/CEO Jason Price talks Video
Zeigler Family Day at Wisconsin’s Road America

How is Team Zeigler celebrating July 4th? What is the meaning of this social day?

For nearly four decades, the Drive for Life Gala has attracted the support of business leaders, sponsors and volunteers; bringing Western Michigan together for an extraordinary night of charity.

American Cancer Society was the founding benefitting charity. Join us as we learn more about the charity, it’s goal, and some of the projects donor funds benefit today to cure cancer.

Aaron Zeigler talks about Technician President's Circle with Josh Bilicki
Interviews with winning Technicians

Zeigler Auto Group Sales Top Guns May 2022

Aaron Zeigler discusses the Zeigler Auto Group's involvement in Nascar, the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, and why Health is important to Teams across the ZAG. Plus, Subaru Merrillville shares its contribution to the Michiana Humane Society.

How did Bill Nye become...The Science Guy? What was his "big break," and how might it have not happened? Join Bill Nye, Bill Stainton, Mike Van Ryn, and Sam D'Arc as we discuss Bill Nye's Vision of the future and how he has literally changed the Science world...and he's not done yet.

Energy and Time Management; Backstage Jim Craig w James King, Plus Top Advisors and Technicians | EP18

Join James King, Matt Douvikas, and Ariah Daniels as we recap last week's Leadership session with Jim Craig. Also, hear last month's top-ranked Technicians and Service Advisors interviewed by Ariah Daniels and Matt Thomas.

Jonathan Moscovitch earns Buick GMC Sales Award and How To WIN in Sales TODAY| EP 17

Join Joe St Germain, Mike Van Ryn, and Jonathan Moscovitch to discuss a National Sales award achieved by Jonathan Moscovitch.

Jonathan shares several tips for achieving long-term relationships with customers including methods to organize time, connect with every customer, and how to get your name in the marketplace consistently.

The Zeigler Auto Group wins the 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Western Michigan and Chicago. Join Bob Kuehl, Zach Terrell, Eric Johnson, and Dan Scheid as we discuss what it means to the Zeigler Auto Group to win this prestigious award and how many times has Zeigler won the award in the past?

Zeigler Honda Kalamazoo earns Hondas highest dealer award, the Honda President’s Award. Join Dan Scheid, Mike Van Ryn, and Bob Kuehl as they discuss the award and what is means to the Zeigler Auto Group. Then, listen as multiple Kalamazoo team members share what the honors mean to them and the Zeigler Kalamazoo family.

Join our panel of Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon planners and participants discuss all aspects of the 2022 event.

Matt Thomas
Chris Lampen-Crowell
Carrie Drake
Tom
Bryan Applin
Zach Terrell
Mike Van Ryn
Josh Bilicki

Hear the Driving Vision podcast live on race route. Participants share their thoughts and experiences before, during and after the race.

Aaron Zeigler, Bonnie Zeigler, and Family
Dan Scheid and Family
Plus many many more members of Team Zeigler

Episode 13: Maserati Grandville wins Prestigious Trofeo Club Award

Maserati Grandville wins Prestigious National Award.
Join Derrick Jones, Chris Zeppenfeld, and Dan Scheid as they discuss Zeigler Maserati Grandville's prestigious Trofeo Club Award.

Mercedes Benz Hoffman Estates discusses winning the Mercedes Benz Silver Laurel Award
Nascar Driver Josh Bilicki discusses his rate at Austin, Texas Circuit of the Americas
Zeigler Plainwell Chrysler’s Ryan Budnick talks Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon prep and race day

Bill Stainton is Driving Vision. Hear Bill tell how Bill Nye almost wasn't. Also, business advice from Jerry Seinfeld. Plus, the role of Curiosity, Courage, and Innovation in today's business world. Who is Bill Stainton? "29 Time Emmy Award Winning Keynote Speaker Bill Stainton, CSP spent 15 years leading a world-class creative team to unparalleled results. Today he is one of the top keynote speakers for corporations and associations that want their people to produce better results (under pressure!) and come up with breakthrough ideas on demand. All while keeping the attendees laughing." Source: https://billstainton.com/keynote-speaker-bill-stainton/

Minnesota Coach PJ Fleck discusses his time at Western Michigan, what led to his departure from there, successes at Minnesota including challenges and opportunities brought about by Covid. Also, Coach Fleck talks about his favorite player, his hopes for the future, and his Vision for Minnesota football.

Aaron Zeigler and Chris Lampen-Crowell announce and discuss the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon.
Josh Bilicki reviews his preparation for Saturday's Xfinity race at Daytona Speedway. Josh also announces what he'll do when he wins this season. Plus the Tony Elliott Foundation joins this race as cosponsor. Josh explains what these sponsors mean to him.

Hear NBA Hall of Fame Inductee discuss his Vision of Basketball, Teamwork, Life, and Leadership

David Putz and Mike Neal share Brown & Brown's vision of being a broker for the auto dealer and how that improves a retail customer's automotive buying experience. The Zeigler Auto Group has delivered excellence to our retail customers thanks to a key relationship with Brown & Brown Dealer Services enabling us to offer key ownership protections to retail customers purchasing vehicles from the Zeigler Auto Group this year and last.

What is the Driving Vision Podcast? First episodes drop Wednesday February 9th featuring interviews with Grant Cardone, David Putz, Mike Neal, PJ Fleck, and Ben Wallace.