Hiring High Performance People ft. Trip Bruce, Halmar Friesen Racing
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Trip Bruce, General Manager, Halmar Friesen Racing as he shares with us amazing stories about his career and what he looks for when hiring top quality employees. “You do learn from mistakes regarding good hires and
What to Do When Technicians Want More Than You’re Paying
We often get into conversations where a shop owner or manager is frustrated because a technician they really want to hire is asking for more money than what they are paying others in the shop. It’s About More Than Just Salary When digging deeper, we generally find that there is
WrenchWay Customer Spotlight: Sun Motor Cars
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with some of the amazing team members at Sun Motor Cars in Mechanicsburg, PA, including: Dan Sunderland, Owner, Lisa Forgie, Human Resources Manager, and Caroline Krishan, Human Resources Assistant. As a part of the marketing team, I am fortunate in that I
Technician Spotlight Series: Darrias R.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Name: Darrias R. Location: Littleton,
Protect Your Tools: Tragedy Sparks Conversation About Tool Insurance
A Visit to Northern Wisconsin—With a Different Purpose I recently traveled to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend making the trip, especially in the fall. The peaceful landscapes and winding roads usually offer a welcome escape. But this visit wasn’t for pleasure—it was a somber
The Evolution of Automotive Service ft. Joel Milne, RepairSmith
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are looking into the future of the automotive industry. We are joined by Joel Milne, Chief Executive Officer, RepairSmith to discuss what we can expect from the automotive industry, how we can execute these changes, and the next generation
How to Retain Technicians in Your Shop
Hiring technicians is a pain point every shop and dealership is struggling with today. And after putting all the time, money, and effort into finding and hiring a qualified technician, the last thing any shop owner or manager wants is to lose them. The loss of a technician is expensive
WrenchWay School Connect Featured Project: Precision Measuring Certifications
Each week leading up to WrenchWay Schools Week, we will be highlighting an open project on WrenchWay School Assist, in hopes we can help get it filled for the school. Help us help these schools by sharing this post on social media and tagging any local shops. Interested in helping
Technician Spotlight Series: Russell W.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Name: Russell W. Location: Russellville,
Upcoming Webinar: How Shops Can Actually Attract More Technicians in 2022
Date: January 18, 2022 Who: Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO, WrenchWay Sara Kerwin, Director of Marketing, WrenchWay Description: Shops and dealerships know they should be doing more to attract technicians, yet very few are actually doing something about it. Job boards are great, but if your recruiting strategy begins and