Technician Recruitment
Episode Description Steve Hamre, National Technician Recruiting Manager for Lithia Motors, joins us for an engaging conversation about the value in technician career development, attracting more young people to skilled trades, and resumes tips for technicians. Watch the Episode About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com|
WrenchWay Reaches 100+ Schools on the New School Connect Platform
In a little over one month since it launched, WrenchWay is excited to announce they now have over 100 schools, and over 1,000 shops and dealerships using the new School Connect platform. WrenchWay School Connect is a free tool that makes it easier for schools to get the resources they
March WrenchWay Roundtable Recap: Women in Wrenching
This week, we hosted our monthly WrenchWay Roundtable. This month’s topic was “Women in Wrenching: How Do We Attract More Women to the Industry?” The full recording is available below and on WrenchWay’s YouTube channel, which we highly recommend watching. We’ve also included highlights of the event below. About Our
How to Mitigate Technician Burnout in Your Shop/Dealership
In this episode of WrenchWay Weekly, we discuss how job burnout affects technicians. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. A recent WrenchWay Insiders poll asked technicians, “Do you think you’re experiencing some level of job burnout?” Let’s look at the results. Yes: 69% No: 31% It’s
Developing Your Career as a Technician
Episode Description We’re diving into technician career development with Josh Masser, Service Manager, Vinny’s Towing and Recovery. Josh shares his experience as a technician and working his way through the industry, and we discuss a variety of topics, including: the importance of good leadership, on-the-job training, tools, and more. Watch
How Technology Attracts Top Technicians
Your shop's efficiency is determined by the technology that automates your processes and the skilled technicians that fix your customers’ cars. A talented technician has their pick when it comes to finding an auto shop to hub their craft. The infamous question remains: How can you get the best local
Female Technicians in the Shop
In this episode of WrenchWay Weekly, we discuss female technicians in the automotive industry. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. Female Technicians in the Automotive Industry A recent WrenchWay Insiders poll asked, "How many female technicians does your shop/dealership currently employ?" Let's review the responses: None:
How Dealerships Can Attract More Service Customers Online
Episode Description Today, we’re excited to welcome Russell Hill to the podcast. Russell is the Managing Partner at FixedOPS Marketing, which helps car dealerships market their fixed ops departments. In this episode, we discuss how dealerships can improve their websites to attract new service customers. Watch the Episode About Our
Upcoming Roundtable: How Can We Attract More Women to the Industry?
Take a look at almost any service center in the country and one thing is blatantly obvious — men outnumber women by a landslide. But, why is that? What can schools, shops, and dealerships be doing to make the industry more attractive to women? On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at
Technician Retention: What Drives Shop Loyalty?
In this episode of WrenchWay Weekly, we discuss what keeps technicians working at a particular shop or dealership. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. A recent WrenchWay Insiders poll asked technicians, "What is the biggest factor that makes you stay working at a shop or dealership?