Wheels, Deals and Meals

Wheels, Deals and Meals

Arnold Gacita of Petra Auto Products brings you Wheels, Deals & Meals, a new podcast that promises to dish on how to find the best food in the world with suggestions from business icons. With an exciting business leader in every episode, Arnold will get the inside scoop on their favorite places to eat, and places to see, as well as how they run successful companies and stay ahead of the competition. Tune in every Wednesday and subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Wheels, Deals & Meals – your source for all things good food, good business, and living the good life.

Episodes

August 6, 2025 60 mins

You will love this special episode of Wheels, Deals, and Meals, as we sit down in Maryland, with two titans of the automotive industry: Ken Shreve, a retired dealer principal, and Chip Doetsch, the current owner of Apple Ford Lincoln and Apple Mitsubishi. They share a combined wisdom of decades in the business, offering insights that are both nostalgic and forward-thinking.From their first cars, to their favorite travel destination...

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Join us in beautiful Baltimore, Maryland, for a candid conversation with Paul Healy, the visionary behind Dealership For Life! In this episode, Paul shares his incredible journey through the automotive industry, from growing up in a car dealership family to creating a groundbreaking customer retention program.Despite his grandfather's advice to avoid the car business, Paul's path led him to Saturn, where he learned the rope...

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This episode has a plethora of exciting topics; provided by our special guest, Hector Villarreal; an episode you won't want to miss.Step into the sophisticated world of Lucho Menswear in Houston as we sit down with co-owner Hector Villarreal! In this episode, Hector shares his captivating journey from being a familiar face on television to becoming a driving force behind one of Houston's most esteemed custom men's store...

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June 27, 2025 14 mins

Get ready for the most delicious part of our interview with Amberly Allen! In this segment of Wheels, Deals, and Meals, we're joined by Alejandro from Mesero in Dallas, as we dive into a culinary adventure at one of Amberly's favorite Tex-Mex spots.Discover why "Mesero" means "waiter" and how this restaurant truly embodies a spirit of service through its incredible food. Watch as we sample a mouth-wateri...

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Revolutionizing Auto Finance & Defying Odds: Amberly Allen's Inspiring Story

In this episode of Wheels, Deals, and Meals, we're joined by Amberly Allen, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Dealer Merchant Services. Learn about her fascinating journey through the automotive world, from her early days in marketing to leading a company that has saved dealers over $60 million!

Amberly shares the challenges and triumphs of launchin...

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June 3, 2025 23 mins

Get ready for some genuine talk and great advice! We're thrilled to have Mark Cortez on the show as he shares personal stories, from his childhood working at his dad's service stations to his college football career at TCU. Discover how his upbringing instilled a fierce work ethic, and how that's propelled him through a successful career in the car business. Mark also opens up about his love for Tex-Mex, classic cars, a...

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Born with one leg, told he couldn't, but absolutely unstoppable! Join us as we dive into the incredible life of Anthony Robles, the NCAA National Wrestling Champion whose story defies all odds. From his early days refusing a prosthetic, to becoming a high school state champion (96-0!), and ultimately achieving All-American status and an undefeated 36-0 season at Arizona State. Learn how Anthony's unyielding spirit, unique wrestling...

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Meet Mike Terry, the Dealer Principal with a story you won't expect! Mike's journey includes working at a Sonic, and then working 15 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice before finding his passion in the automotive industry. Learn how he climbed the industry ladder, setting records along the way, and his secrets to successful dealership management and customer satisfaction. Tune in for valuable insights from an indus...

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From selling ice to launching a successful media group – Steve Tomanchek's story is one of drive and passion. In this episode, we explore Steve's entrepreneurial journey, from his early days with General Mills and Big Sky Ice Company to founding The Media Hawk Group. Discover the lessons he's learned along the way, his dedication to helping clients, and the influences that have shaped his career. You'll love every s...

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April 16, 2025 31 mins

This week's guest went from From Navy SEAL to FBI Special Agent to leadership expert! Join us for an incredible conversation with Errol Doebler, a 1991 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Founder and CEO of Ice Cold Leader. Errol shares his experiences as a Platoon Commander at SEAL Team ONE and his time investigating International Terrorist Organizations in the FBI's New York office. We delve into his combat deploym...

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April 2, 2025 21 mins

From working in the family restaurant at age 8 to co-owning six locations today, Steve Misleh's story is a testament to hard work and dedication. Join us as we explore Steve's journey with Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati institution, and the unique dynamics of a family business. Discover the values and work ethic that have driven his success, and hear his perspective on the challenges and rewards of the restaurant industry.   #...

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March 19, 2025 53 mins

Get ready for an episode that goes beyond cars and gets to the heart of what really matters: people. We are at Petra Cares, where lives are being transformed, and futures are being built.

This episode features Brian Meza, Rodney Shields, Kim Elliott, and the amazing students who are part of the Petra Cares program.

What you'll discover:

  • The powerful stories of young adults who have found hope and opportunity through Petra Care...
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Join J.R. Mahon and I as we hop on the computer for one incredible interview. J.R. is a certified spiritual director and founder of TableTop Ministries. Hear as he shares his passion for life and transformative insights. His infectious energy and life-changing wisdom have guided many people over two decades.J.R. isn't just a speaker; he's a guide. He helps individuals and organizations worldwide break free from the paralysi...

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February 12, 2025 30 mins

This week's episode is in Arnold's literal back yard as he sits down to talk with Julio Gardino and hear stories from being a teenager driving a Volkswagen Beetle, to Julio's current ventures running a tequila business.


From selling insurance at 19 to overseeing millions in funding and leading a tequila brand, Julio Gudino III's story is one of resilience, ambition, and unwavering dedication. Join us as Julio shares his remarkable l...

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February 5, 2025 35 mins

Enjoy today's episode as we hear from Aaron Ammar, a successful and passionate entrepreneur and believer in the power of gratitude, a servant mindset, and relentless optimism; whose life and family mission statement is to trust God, love others, and share joy.

As a multi-time founder, Aaron has had the privilege of building and leading successful companies in various industries, including insurtech, hospitality, sports, and rea...

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January 22, 2025 50 mins

On this tremendous episode, you'll hear from Mike Kelton; a restauranteur, community advocate, and grandpa just trying to make the most of life.

Born and raised in Texas, Mike always had a passion for hard work and dedication. From playing competitive sports in my youth to starting my own business later in life, he learned the importance of resilience and giving back.

For 32 years, he thrived in the wine and spirits industry, e...

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On our show today, we are excited to welcome Mario Rodriguez. Mario is an accomplished entrepreneur and business consultant, providing consulting services for a wide array of business sectors and non-profit organizations. With an aptitude for acute problem solving and strategic implementation, Mr. Rodriguez provides a hands-on approach to sustainable and long-term success. Mr. Rodriguez maintains an active and prestigious role in...

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What a great Christmas show we have in store for you today! Last year, we had a fantastic Christmas show with my pastor, Jeff Wells, the senior pastor of WoodsEdge Community Church in The Woodlands, near Houston, TX. This year, we're adding a bit more fun by including not only Jeff Wells but also our church's executive pastor, Kevin Henson, and our pastor of worship and creative arts, Chris Collins. So, what happens when you get t...

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I had the privilege of traveling with some friends to Bolivia to bird hunt. We stayed at Bolivian Adventures lodge, their we me the owner Jorge Molina. We fell in love with him, the hunting, the lodge, his wife Karin, his children and his staff. Nothing was subpar , all was exceptional. From the moment we landed to the moment we left, from every hunt, every snack and every 5 star food experience, we fell in love with this place. Th...

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Her interview went so well and we didn't want to cut anything out that we extended it with this Part 2 as we hear from Bianca Gracia how she worked for the Republic party and her successes.


I had the privilege of meeting Bianca Gracia a few weeks ago at the Hispanic 100 event. Bianca is full of energy—so much so that one of her Cuban friends nicknamed her "Fuego." Honestly, the Energizer Bunny has nothing on her. When I asked her...

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