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Beyond the Wrench

Easy Ways Shops Can Improve the Technician Shortage By Working with Schools

In this episode of WrenchWay Weekly, we discuss simple and effective strategies that shop owners and managers can use to help get more students entering the industry. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. Episode 26: How Does Your Shop Get Involved With Schools? In a recent WrenchWay Insiders poll, we asked,

2023-06-13T14:50:10-05:00Beyond the Wrench|

Building the Foundation to Attract Young People to the Industry

Episode Description Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Wrench. This week, we’re talking with Timmy Martin. Timmy is an Automotive Technology Instructor at Red Oak Independent School District. Timmy is passionate about educating young students about how the industry operates. We discuss how shops can help grow automotive programs at both the high school

2024-07-12T12:12:59-05:00Beyond the Wrench|

Fixed Ops: What We Learned in 2020 & What to Expect in 2021

Episode Description We’re kicking off the new year with a bang! We’ve brought back two of our most popular podcast guests of 2020 — Ed Roberts and Tully Williams. In this episode, we discuss what we learned in fixed operations in 2020 and what we expect to see in 2021. Topics include: mobile service, technician

2023-02-21T13:01:56-05:00Beyond the Wrench|

4 Most Popular Beyond the Wrench Episodes of 2020

Wow, where the heck did 2020 go? It feels like just yesterday we were launching our Beyond the Wrench podcast during the start of what has turned out to be the craziest year of our lives. Given the tumultuous times, we started out the Beyond the Wrench podcast with frequent, uncut episodes talking with shop

2024-07-12T11:55:48-05:00Beyond the Wrench|

The Missing Step to Successfully Recruiting Technicians

Episode Description For the final episode of 2020, we’re talking with Mark Wilson, CEO of WrenchWay & Find A Wrench. We discuss the importance of understanding the process a technician goes through from the time they are made aware of a job opening to the time they are hired. There is a major step in

2023-02-21T13:01:57-05:00Beyond the Wrench|

What Technicians Look For in a Shop With Damon Agostino, Sixth Street Automotive

Episode Description On this week's episode of Beyond the Wrench, we talk with Damon Agostino who is a Technician at Sixth Street Automotive in Macclenny, Florida. Damon gives us his perspective into what technicians look for in a shop, including: How management can motivate technicians Struggles with new techs coming into the shop What to

2023-02-21T13:01:58-05:00Beyond the Wrench|

Solution-Based Approach to Tools With Scott Saxton, Sonic Tools

Episode Description Today we’re welcoming Scott Saxton to the show. Scott is the Director of Sales - North America for Sonic Tools. This week, we’re talking about all things tools-related, including the dealership/shop-owned tools model, asset management, financial guidance for new techs, and more. Tune in to this week’s episode, and make sure to subscribe

2023-02-21T13:01:58-05:00Beyond the Wrench|
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