The Impact of a Great Mentor ft. Marshall Sheldon, Murphy-Hoffman Company
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Marshall Sheldon, Diesel Technician, Murphy-Hoffman Company. Marshall shares with us his experience as a mentor, characteristics of a great mentor, and how mentorship allows technicians to leave behind a legacy. Watch the Full Episode Characteristics
WrenchWay July Topic of the Month: Technician Mentorship Programs
There is no denying that companies with mentorship programs have a more confident, engaged, and better-trained workforce—leading to overall more productive and profitable businesses. Within the auto, diesel, and collision industries, we know the first couple of years in the shop is a crucial time in a new technician’s career.
Student Journey in Automotive ft. Caroline Daley, Engineering Student
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Caroline Daley, Engineering Student, University of South Florida. Caroline gives us details about her experience in the automotive industry, misconceptions of the industry, the importance of exploring multiple career options, and her journey to becoming
Top Shops with Great Owners & Managers
For the month of June, our topic of the month was all about great owners & managers. We encouraged our WrenchWay Top Shops to submit videos highlighting how their owners and managers build and foster relationships with the technicians in their shop. These types of videos are easy for shops
Instructor Spotlight Series: Randy Golding
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight fun/unique things different schools across the country are doing to attract students to their technician program, keep them engaged in the program, and set them up for a successful career as a technician. Instructor Spotlight: Randy Golding School: West-MEC CTE
Shop Leadership ft. Lucas Underwood, L&N Performance Auto Repair
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Lucas Underwood, President, L&N Performance Auto Repair. Lucas shares with us stories from his experience as a shop owner, common problems found in leadership, and what makes someone a great leader. Watch the Full Episode
How Technicians Can Build Relationships with Shop Owners & Managers
We recently wrote an article about how shop owners and managers can build stronger relationships with technicians. But, like every great relationship, it goes both ways. Managers and owners can’t be the only ones putting effort into building a relationship with their technicians. Technicians need to be putting in just
Happy Father’s Day – The Jones Motorsports Story
Here at WrenchWay, we are always looking for new and exciting ways we can get involved with our local community. This is why we have decided to sponsor a local racing team, Jones Motorsports. Jones Motorsport is made up of two brothers, Parker and Payton Jones. For Father’s Day, we
Technician Spotlight Series: Dale T.
Here at Wrenchway, we are always working to think of new and creative ways to share the knowledge, skill level, and hard work it takes to be an automotive technician. This is why we started our technicians spotlight series. These articles are part of an ongoing series to highlight and
Safety First ft. Charlie Ayers, Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR)
Episode Description In this week's episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Charlie Ayers, President, Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR). Jay and Charlie discuss how shops can understand and not fear OSHA, the importance of safety training, and best practices for shop safety. Watch the Full