As an ASE Master Automotive Technician, Robert Solei's positive attitude and happiness are contagious both in the shop and throughout this episode. He walks us through his career, highlighting his early years as an automotive technician, discussing a life-changing event that shaped his outlook today, and sharing his honest opinion on the flat rate pay
Bruce Spencer, Owner of Walt Eger’s Service Center, shares his journey from corporate life to shop ownership. He emphasizes the importance of hiring a COO, living by the shop's values, fostering friendly competition among technicians, and maintaining the right level of profit transparency with his team. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our
Derek Thompson, an ASE World Class Toyota Technician at Walser Toyota, walks us through how Walser has prioritized their technicians, the expansion of their new shop, and how Derek has maintained his most important tool—his body—throughout his years as a technician. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest Derek Thompson ASE World
Ryan Mack, Group Project Manager, walks us through 100 years of Milwaukee Tool—from the fresh beginnings in Wisconsin, to cordless tools getting the attention of technicians, to the massive brand loyalty Milwaukee Tool has built today. Ryan gives an inside look at the multinational company. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest
Dara Goroff, Vice President of Planning & Industry Talent Programming at I-CAR, discusses findings from their recent collision technician survey and efforts to promote collision careers. Key takeaways include the importance of gathering anonymous staff feedback, listening to their needs, and being prepared to make changes based on their input. Watch the Full Episode <span;
Dave Johnson, President & CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) dives into all things ASE-related. Dave shares his personal journey, industry insights, and the critical challenges faced by automotive professionals today. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest Dave Johnson President & CEO, National Institute for Automotive Service
Anders Gustafson, Co-Founder of ShopLevers and former shop owner, breaks down technician compensation. He shares lessons learned from starting a new shop, including the importance of incentive plans, offering benefits like health insurance, and evaluating pay plans correctly. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest Anders Gustafson Co-Founder, ShopLevers Follow Anders on
Danny Corwin from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools and Jay Abitz from Freedom High School discuss why shops, dealerships, manufacturers, and other businesses need to support skilled trades programs. They also dive into the struggles schools are facing, from budget cuts to a lack of administrative support. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About
John Spence, one of the top business experts in the world, author, CEO, and speaker, is back to offer key leadership and management advice. He covers the elements of a good culture, the importance of caring for your people, and the impact that keeping toxic high-performing people can have on your business. Watch the Full
Matt Kerhin, Technology & Engineering Teacher at Hartford Union High School, joins us to talk about the huge teacher shortage in technical education—from the impact of retiring teachers to training the next generation and the costs of retaining teachers. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest Matt Kerhin Technology & Engineering Teacher,
