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Bonus Episode: Attracting Military Veterans to Your Shop

Beyond the Wrench

English - November 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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Veterans who have experience as military technicians offer a unique skill set that can bring significant value to shops and dealerships. In this bonus episode, we cover ways shops can recruit and retain veterans, how to evaluate appropriate pay and skill levels of techs, and offer tips for better communication with veteran techs.

(5:15) Why Recruit Veterans?
(11:02) Assisting with Tools
(26:32) Communicating with Vets
(37:34) Ways to Reach & Recruit Veterans
(50:31) Financial Status Post-Service

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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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About Our Guests:
Scott Jenkins
Regional Fixed Operations Director, Asbury Automotive Group
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Roger Gutierrez
Director of Fixed Operations, Biggers Auto Group
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Jim Toussaint
Division Operations Manager, Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc.
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