# How Automotive Careers Evolve: Insights, Growth, and Grit with Gretchen Seidel

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Podcast: [The PartsEdge Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partsedge-podcast-7051339)
Published: 2026-01-16T13:00:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepartsedgepodcast/episodes/How-Automotive-Careers-Evolve-Insights--Growth--and-Grit-with-Gretchen-Seidel-e3do3vq
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## Resource

In this episode, Kaylee Felio sits down with Gretchen Seidel of NADA for an energetic, insightful conversation covering everything from personal passion for cars, overcoming industry challenges, building meaningful connections, to the mechanics of successful networking. Kaylee and Gretchen discuss the importance of owning your story, women’s leadership, leveraging your circle, and why fixed ops is finally taking center stage in dealerships. Discover how to elevate your career, boost your confidence, and empower the next generation—plus, get an inside look at the Women Driving Vehicle Retail Event at NADA. You’ll also get fun stories about classic cars, organizing obsessions, and using Lego builds to encourage the next wave of automotive techs. -------------------------------------------- This show is powered by PartsEdge : Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗 www.partsedge.com -------------------------------------------- Takeaways Leverage Your Influence Ask Bold Questions, Start Real Conversations Champion Fixed Ops Visibility Chapters 00:01 – Kaylee Felio kicks off with the Parts Edge mission and intro. 00:37 – Gretchen Seidel discusses her career evolution, influence, and “dream job” at NADA. 03:36 – The ripple effects of impact, mentoring, and expanding your influence. 06:46 – Networking, supporting other women, and why asking for help is powerful. 10:07 – Building genuine relationships: why deeper conversations spark growth and connection. 14:01 – Social media, “vanity metrics,” and authentic engagement in the automotive world. 16:16 –…

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