Hire the Person, Not the Resume
Have you ever hired somebody based solely on their resume? What I mean by this is not that you hired them sight unseen, but more that you had the feeling that you were going to hire somebody before they even walked in the door? I know I have, and I’ve
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
WrenchWay Launches WrenchWay Mobile App for Technicians
Updated on 2/7/25 With fewer young people enrolling in technician programs and more qualified technicians leaving the industry, there is no denying the growing shortage of technicians. The WrenchWay app helps technicians in the automotive, diesel, and heavy equipment industries by making it easier to search for jobs, highlighting the
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,
WrenchWay Roundtables – Improving the Industry to Combat the Technician Shortage
In October 2020, we hosted our first ever virtual event called TechMission. Our goal was to bring together technicians, shops, dealerships, and schools to discuss: How we can attract more technicians into the industry Recruit and retain existing technicians Improve the overall perception of the industry Overall, TechMission was a
Paint a Career Path for Technicians
It became really clear during TechMission that technicians are desperate for their employers to understand that they want a plan for their future. I think it’s pretty common for any employee to put a lot of value into having a career path laid out for them, but it does feel
How to Create a Career Development Plan for Technicians (2025 Guide)
One of the most common complaints among automotive and diesel technicians is the lack of a clear career path in the shop. Without structured growth opportunities, technicians are more likely to switch shops—or leave the industry altogether. In fact, 94% of employees stay longer at companies that invest in their
Dads in the Shop
Being a woman in the automotive industry is something that has been getting more publicity in recent years which was and still is much needed. One thing I have yet to hear about is parenting. As a mother of two small children, the demands of a parent have grown, especially
5 Major Takeaways From TechMission 2020
A couple of weeks ago we at Find A Wrench/WrenchWay hosted our first ever virtual event called TechMission. Now that the event is over, the dust has settled a bit, and Thunderstruck is no longer stuck in my head, I decided to go back, rewatch all the roundtable recordings, and
Where Shop Leadership Falls Short
We're fortunate to be able to work with shops of all sizes and types across the United States. While it's incredible to see all of the great things people are doing in the industry, we still see the opposite side of that as well. We see some of the shops