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Beyond the Wrench

The Future of the Automotive Industry ft. Scott Brown, Diagnostic Network

Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Scott Brown, Industry Ambassador at Diagnostic Network, to discuss what the future holds for the automotive industry. We discuss the importance of ADAS, the functionality of new tools, how to teach without overwhelming new technicians, and much more! Watch the Full

2024-06-28T13:11:26-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

How Shops and Schools Can Guide Kids Into the Automotive Industry ft. Dan Klecker and Margaret Ragan

Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench we are joined by Dan Klecker and Margaret Ragan to discuss how shops and schools can work together to get more students involved in the automotive industry, youth apprenticeship programs, and much more! Watch the Full Episode Why Shops are Reluctant to Hire Younger Kids

2024-06-28T13:45:22-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

Challenges Future Technicians are Facing and How Shops Can Help ft. Cindy Barlow

Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Cindy Barlow, Director of Internal Relation at WyoTech to discuss challenges students are experiencing, the importance of professionalism, how shops can help new techs, and much more! Watch the Full Episode Challenges Students are Experiencing Students are overwhelmed because the need

2024-07-02T13:52:23-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

ASE Renewal App ft. Kevin Lekas, ASE

Episode Description Do you struggle with test anxiety? Don’t worry — ASE’s Renewal App is making it easier for technicians to stay up-to-date on their training. On this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Kevin Lekas, Project Manager, Special Testing Programs at ASE to explain anything and everything you need to

2024-06-28T13:48:13-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

How to Improve and Attract Young Technicians to the Automotive Industry ft. Laura Lyons, ATech Training

Episode Description Forty-two percent of technicians leave the industry within the first two years (ASE). We need to ask ourselves, why is this percentage so high? What is causing new technicians to leave the industry and find a new career path? In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Laura Lyons,

2024-07-12T12:16:02-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

How Employee Recognition Can Make or Break Your Shop ft. Anna Straus, Sparck

Episode Description Does your shop recognize employees for their work? According to a recent WrenchWay Insiders poll, 78% of shops are failing to recognize employees. Employee recognition sounds like it is easy to manage. When in reality, most shops recognition strategies aren’t effective. Simply recognizing employees with gifts and money is no longer impactful. Shops

2024-10-18T10:38:25-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

Bridging the Gap Between Schools & Industry ft. George Arrants, ASE Education Foundation

Episode Description Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! This week, we’re excited to bring George Arrants, Vice President, ASE Education Foundation, onto the podcast. We cover a variety of topics, including: Why students are losing interest in the industry, the struggles of

2024-06-28T14:29:56-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

Leadership in Repair Shops ft. Chuck Searles

Episode Description What does great leadership look like in a shop? Where can we find helpful management and leadership training? How do you measure the ROI of management training? This week, we chat with Chuck Searles, Former President of Automotive Management Institute (AMi), about all these topics and more. Enjoy! Watch The Full Episode Episode

2023-02-21T13:01:19-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

Technician Training — Separating the Best Shops From the Rest ft. Jill Trotta, RepairPal

Episode Description This week, we welcome Jill Trotta, Vice President/GM, Industry, Sales, and Certification at RepairPal to the podcast. We talk about how the best-in-class shops are providing their technicians with regular training to ensure they’re staying up-to-date on the latest technology in the industry. We also discuss where shops can find training opportunities for

2025-03-28T13:09:23-06:00Beyond the Wrench|

Measuring The Success Of Your Service Center ft. Jamie Powers

Episode Description On this week's episode of Beyond the Wrench, we talk with Jamie Powers about the importance of key performance indicators, tips for communicating with employees, how to manage accountability during a technician shortage, and understanding the fixed operations role. Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or

2024-08-26T09:20:39-06:00Beyond the Wrench|
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