Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Jeff Buckley, Owner, My Father’s Shop Certified Auto Repair. Jeff is so passionate about the automotive industry and truly cares about the education and future of the automotive industry. Jeff talks with us about how he uses social media to create a name for himself, time manageme...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 97
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Lindsey Trent, Business and Customer Development Manager, Ryder System, Inc. Jay and Lindsey sit down to discuss how to build an automotive/diesel program in schools, creating a career pathway for students, sparking kids' interest in the industry, and much more! Resources: Learn m...
Jan 26, 2022•52 min•Ep. 95
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! 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. Resources: Download the free WrenchWay app in the App Store or on Google Play: - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/a...
Jan 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 94
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! 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 of automotive technicians. Resources: Download the free...
Jan 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 93
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Dan Beakey, Service Manager, Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to discuss how you can use social media to show what makes your shop different. We discuss the importance of identifying what makes you unique and how that can give you a major advantage when hiring technicians. R...
Jan 05, 2022•56 min•Ep. 92
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO, WrenchWay, to recap what WrenchWay has learned and accomplished in 2021. In 2021, we’ve had a lot of success with Top Shops, Reverse Job Posts, School Assist, and so much more. With opportunities to release new features for our tools, we continue...
Dec 29, 2021•43 min•Ep. 91
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Tanner Brandt, President, Autodiag Clinic and Technical Trainer for Worldpac Training Institute and Matt Fanslow, Diagnostic Technician/Shop Manager, Riverside Automotive. We’re diving deep and getting technical as we walk through three different situations where Tanner misdiagnos...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 90
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Brian Hebert, Technical Service and Training Manager, Toyota North America. We discuss how having effective communication can lead to higher employee retention. Brain shares his insight on strategies you can use to successfully keep technicians in the shop and in the industry. Abo...
Dec 15, 2021•57 min•Ep. 89
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Seth Thorson, President, Eurotech Automotive Repair to learn how to build a successful onboarding program. Most shops have an onboarding program in place, but aren't always doing it correctly. Seth explains how he implements an onboarding program that leads technicians to success ...
Dec 08, 2021•57 min•Ep. 88
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Zach Espinosa, Automotive Technician, Honda. We are discussing the main reason Zach left his former shop, the opportunities presented to him by his new employer, the different pay structures between the two shops, and more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, ...
Dec 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 87
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Christen Battaglia, Director of Strategic Partnerships, WrenchWay to discuss creative ways to engage students. We are talking about how to stand out to students in the industry, how to connect with students, and educating parents on the industry. About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Fo...
Nov 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 86
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Rachel James, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual. We are discussing everything it takes to become a great shop. We are covering topics including generational gaps in the industry, common road bumps in a shop, looking at the big picture, tool investment, and much more! About Ou...
Nov 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 85
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are sitting down with Kevin Bednarek and Ryan Windfeldt to learn more about their (very different) industry experiences. Ryan is still in the automotive industry today working for a great shop, while Kevin didn’t have as much luck in the industry and is now working as a software engineer. We’re...
Nov 10, 2021•57 min•Ep. 84
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench we are joined by Sara Kerwin, Director of Marketing , WrenchWay to discuss everything you need to know before TechMission 2021. We cover how TechMission started, the purpose of TechMission, topics of TechMission 2021, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, WrenchWay...
Nov 03, 2021•17 min•Ep. 83
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week's episode of Beyond the Wrench we are joined by Michael Carbenia, Sr. Executive Director of Workforce, zSpace. Michael shares with us details about what zSpace is doing, how the industry is changing, how shops can take advantage of zSpace technology, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, WrenchW...
Oct 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 82
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Darin Damron, SE Regional Vice President, Jasper Engines & Transmissions. Darin gives us great motivational insight on how to develop strong habits, stay consistent with your habits, healthy habits, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, Wrench...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 81
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Robert Blaes, Owner, Stang Auto Tech. Robert shares with us how shops can find their mission and implement new ideas. We also discuss the importance of hiring the right person, building a strong process, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, Wrenc...
Oct 13, 2021•54 min•Ep. 80
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we sit down with Kaylee Felio, Sales and Marketing Manager, Parts Edge to discuss the relationship between parts and service. We talk about what technicians need to understand about parts managers, the importance of inventory management, learning people’s personalities, and more! About Our Host: J...
Oct 06, 2021•56 min•Ep. 79
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the wrench, we are joined by Robert Auer, Fleet Manager, UPS. Robert gives us great insight as we cover many topics including: How to build stability in a shop, employee retention, managing different personalities, hiring process, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, WrenchW...
Sep 29, 2021•51 min•Ep. 78
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Kate Beirowski, Director of Sales, WrenchWay. We dive into how to tell if your shop is a great place to work. We discuss the importance of culture in a shop, what makes a shop stand out, and more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.co...
Sep 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 77
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Jody DeVere, CEO, AskPatty.com to discuss how to know if your shop is female-friendly, normalizing how men and women work together in a shop, and tips to become a female-friendly shop. About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716....
Sep 15, 2021•55 min•Ep. 76
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench we are joined by Josh Carton, Managing Director and Founder, Curien to discuss the future of diagnostics, how it is affecting technicians, what Curien is doing to help, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co- Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122 About Our Gues...
Sep 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 75
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench we are joined by Scott Brown, Industry Ambassador at Diagnostic Network to discuss what the future holds for the automotive industry. We discuss the importance of ADAS, the functionality of new tools, how you can teach but not overwhelm new technicians, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 74
Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench we are joined by Dan Klecker and Margaret Ragan to discuss how shops and schools can work together to get more students involved in the automotive industry, youth apprenticeship programs, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122 About Our Guests: Dan Klecker Stat...
Aug 25, 2021•55 min•Ep. 73
Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench we are joined by Cindy Barlow, Director of Internal Relation at WyoTech to discuss challenges students are experiencing, the importance of professionalism, how shops can help new techs and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com |608.716.2122 About Our Guest: Cindy Barlow Director...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 72
Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Do you struggle with test anxiety? Don’t worry — ASE’s Renewal App is making it easier for technicians to stay up-to-date on their training. On this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Kevin Lekas, Project Manager, Special Testing Programs at ASE to explain anything and everything you need to know about ASE’s new recertification App. About Our Host: Jay Goninen...
Aug 11, 2021•52 min•Ep. 71
Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Forty-two percent of technicians leave the industry within the first two years (ASE). We need to ask ourselves, why is this percentage so high? What is causing new technicians to leave the industry and find a new career path? In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Laura Lyons, President of ATech Training, to learn more about the concerns regarding joining ...
Aug 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 70
Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Does your shop recognize employees for their work? According to a recent WrenchWay Insiders polls, 78% of shops are failing to recognize employees. Employee recognition sounds like it is easy to manage. When in reality, most shops recognition strategies aren’t effective. Simply recognizing employees with gifts and money is no longer impactful. Shops need to get personal with spe...
Jul 27, 2021•49 min•Ep. 69
Follow & rate the Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! This week, we’re excited to bring George Arrants, Vice President, ASE Education Foundation, onto the podcast. We cover a variety of topics, including: Why students are losing interest in the industry, the struggles of being a new technician, the importance of a successful mentorship program, and much more! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wr...
Jul 21, 2021•45 min•Ep. 68
Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! What does great leadership look like in a shop? Where can we find helpful management and leadership training? How do you measure the ROI of management training? This week, we chat with Chuck Searles, President of Automotive Management Institute (AMi), about all these topics and more. Enjoy! About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & Presid...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 66
