Driving Vision Podcast

Driving Vision Podcast

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.

Recent Episodes

Ride for Life 2026: Stopping Cancer in Its Tracks |EP163
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Feb. 2, 2026

Ride for Life 2026: Stopping Cancer in Its Tracks |EP163

Ride for Life 2026: Stopping Cancer in Its Tracks This week’s episode of the Zeigler DRIVE Podcast goes far beyond the showroom. It’s about purpose , adversity , and what it really means to show up for people when it matters most. 🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This Episode If you’ve ever: Faced adversity Supported someone through cancer Wondered how your work connects to something bigger …this episode will hit you right in the chest. Sam D’Arc sits down with Ramon Bueno Cancer Support Foundation founder
From Setbacks to Speed—Rally Driver Rhianon Gelsomino on Resilience, Risk & Rising to the Top | EP162
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Sept. 21, 2025

From Setbacks to Speed—Rally Driver Rhianon Gelsomino on Resilience, Risk & Rising to the Top | EP162

Driving Vision Podcast: From Setbacks to Speed—Rally Driver Rhianon Gelsomino on Resilience, Risk & Rising to the Top This week, we go backstage at Zeigler Honda in Kalamazoo with VP of Talent Development Mike Van Ryn and special guest Rhianon Gelsomino —world-class Subaru Rally co-driver and partner to motorsport legend Travis Pastrana. Rhi’s story is nothing short of extraordinary: from growing up in a motorsport family, to overcoming devastating accidents that left her learning to walk again,
Driving Vision Podcast – Conquering Impostor Syndrome with Ariah Daniels & Sheri Teodoro | Episode 161
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July 27, 2025

Driving Vision Podcast – Conquering Impostor Syndrome with Ariah Daniels & Sheri Teodoro | Episode 161

🎙️ Driving Vision Podcast – Conquering Impostor Syndrome with Ariah Daniels & Sheri Teodoro Show Notes – Episode Title: “You Belong Here” This week on The Driving Vision Podcast , we dive into one of the most universally felt, rarely discussed challenges in personal and professional growth: Impostor Syndrome . Joining host Sam D’Arc are two powerful Zeigler leaders— Ariah Daniels and Sheri Teodoro —who led a vulnerable, empowering conversation as part of our Women Leaders at the ZAG series. Thei
Zeigler Rising Technicians Award | EP157
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March 31, 2025

Zeigler Rising Technicians Award | EP157

Bob Kuehl, Mike Van Ryn, and Matt Snyder announce this year's Rising Tech awards. Evan Cross and Michael Cisek join the show Bob Kuehl unveils dates for Service President's Circle Awards Ceremony
Aaron Zeigler and CDG on Theft and Lojack| EP153
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Jan. 13, 2025

Aaron Zeigler and CDG on Theft and Lojack| EP153

Aaron Zeigler, President and CEO Zeigler Auto Group joins the podcast alongside a panel of industry experts to discuss automotive theft in the United States. Also joining this episode is Zeigler-sponsored Nascar Driver, Carson Hocevar.
Aaron Zeigler grants a Wish| Ugly Sweater & Food Drive Winners| EP151
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Dec. 30, 2024

Aaron Zeigler grants a Wish| Ugly Sweater & Food Drive Winners| EP151

Aaron Zeigler kicks off the 2025 Nascar season announcing a Zeigler.com sponsorship of Carson Hocevar. Aaron Zeigler makes a wish come true for one Kalamazoo native. Mike Van Ryn and Ariah Daniels join to announce winners of this year's Ugly Sweater and Food Drive Contest. Happy New Year Everyone!

Recent Blog Posts

Remember...putting on a new pair of Shoes?
Oct. 6, 2022

Remember...putting on a new pair of Shoes?

I was able to interview @maggie Hesketh this morning of @First Day Shoe Fund.  Portions of contributions from Zeigler's Drive for Life Charity Gala last month go to First Day Shoe fund.  This week is their "Shoe fitting."  Volunteers …
Why F&I?  Why Automotive? The Last Great American Industry.
Oct. 3, 2022

Why F&I? Why Automotive? The Last Great American Industry.

  Well...here goes.  I give you...THE first official Driving Vision Podcast blog post.  I'm told THIS is a place to speak openly and to gently ramble on.A vendor partner called this morning to ask my opinion on a speech he …

About the Host

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Sam Darc

COO, Zeigler Auto Group

Sam has over 30 years of service in the automotive industry both in retail and with a vendor partner. Currently, Sam serves as Chief Operating Officer for the Zeigler Auto Group where he works with the organization’s 35 locations across 4 states and over 2,500 employees. Sam joined Zeigler, also a decade-long client, after a nearly two-decade career with a global direct-insurance provider. There, he provided F&I and insurance solutions to dealers of all sizes before leading this provider’s efforts to engage and service the largest Automotive groups in the United States. The operational experience gained as a trusted advisor to these rapidly growing automotive groups has proved invaluable in his current role and set the stage for success supporting the aggressive growth-mindset of Zeigler Auto Group President and CEO, Aaron Zeigler.