Latest Automotive aftermarket Podcast Episodes
Strategies for Small Business Empowerment
Beyond the Wrench - December 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDon’t miss Lisa McClease-Kelly’s unique advice for small businesses in this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench. As Co-Owner of Network In Action Oregon and Kelly's Automotive, and with a background in nonprofits, Lisa offers a different perspective on ways shops can serve their community and st...
Tool & Career Advice for Young Technicians
Beyond the Wrench - November 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe are proud to welcome Daniel Diaz, Service Technician at Braman BMW Miami (and rising TikTok star)! In this episode, Daniel offers advice to young technicians on purchasing tools, encourages all technicians to keep learning, and emphasizes the importance of finding the right shop management an...
Guide to Online Car Auctions: Operating, Buying, & Selling
Beyond the Wrench - November 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsBob Gaito, Chief Executive Officer at Auction Central and Principal at Exit5 Auto Group, shares his unique auction and dealership experience in this week’s episode. Bob dives into how online auctions operate and the role of auctions in the automotive industry. He also discusses the different car...
Driving Positive Change in Automotive
Beyond the Wrench - November 15, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsPride in your work and pride in the industry! In this week’s episode, Josh Arnold, Master Technician at Toyota & Subaru of Corvallis, radiates his contagious passion and positive attitude toward the automotive industry. Get an inside look at how to maintain a positive mindset in a challenging in...
Bonus Episode: Attracting Military Veterans to Your Shop
Beyond the Wrench - November 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsVeterans 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 bette...
All About Culture
Beyond the Wrench - November 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsCulture is a big buzzword, but what does it actually mean? Dan Bredeson, Founder of Lead Front Consulting LLC and Author of the Amazon Bestseller "Seeds of Culture,” defines culture simply as, “how we do things.” In this episode, Dan breaks down all things culture, explains its historical signif...
Financial Transparency and Education in the Shop
Beyond the Wrench - November 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsShops need to be more transparent with their technicians about their financial standing, and technicians need better education on financial management and beyond. In this episode, Matt Fanslow, a Diagnostic Technician and Shop Manager at Riverside Automotive, delves into financial transparency a...
The Art of Great Shop Culture
Beyond the Wrench - October 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsArvin Merino, the Service Director of Toyota of Seattle and Honda of Seattle, joins us to discuss the remarkable shop culture within their shops. Arvin explains how listening to shop staff, fostering relationships outside of the shop, and placing a stronger emphasis on staffing and selecting ind...
Shaping a Better and Brighter Auto Industry
Beyond the Wrench - October 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTara Topel joins us to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Topel's Service Center, Inc.! As a Co-Owner of an independent shop and towing center, Tara brings a unique perspective to the table. During the episode, she covers ways in which shops can support schools, emphasizes the importance of encou...
Career Paths & Expectations for Young Diesel Techs
Beyond the Wrench - October 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis week, we welcome Tom Wozniak, Diesel Technology Instructor at Madison College, and two of his current students, Jacob Breunig and Max Richard. Together, they discuss the importance of having confidence and patience as young technicians, express concerns regarding the future of diesel, and e...
The Art of Teaching & Nurturing Technician Talent
Beyond the Wrench - October 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsBrandon Steckler, Technical Editor at Motor Age Magazine, takes us on a unique voyage through his automotive career. Moving from a technician role to becoming an instructor and eventually an author has provided Brandon with valuable industry insights. In this episode, he covers how to enhance ou...
Putting Your Technicians First
Beyond the Wrench - September 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAllen Turner, Owner of Allen Turner Automotive Group, believes the most important people in his dealerships are his technicians. In this episode, we explore how Allen’s passion for automotive began, what a good shop culture looks like, and how he has grown his own roster of technicians. (1:06) ...
Growing a High School Auto Program
Beyond the Wrench - September 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTracey Hicks, Automotive Instructor at Frederick County Public Schools, gives us an inside look at what it’s like to build a high school auto program while gaining industry relationships. Tracey discusses the benefits of working with past graduates, the impact of industry support on his program,...
Building Better Technician Relationships
Beyond the Wrench - September 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDavid Mortlock, the Fixed Ops Director at Sheppard Auto Group, understands the importance of building relationships with his technicians. In this episode, David covers how to manage your P&L statement while growing and keeping techs happy, the importance of getting to know your techs and their g...
A Young Woman's Automotive Journey
Beyond the Wrench - September 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsSmall but mighty, Madison Andrews, a technician at Group 1 Automotive, doesn't let her gender, size, or age stop her from excelling as a strong technician in the shop. In this episode, Madison discusses her automotive career, the impact good mentors can have on technicians, and what it's like be...
Bonus Episode: Best Practices for Working with Schools
Beyond the Wrench - September 01, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsShops know the importance of working with local schools, and schools need support from industry—yet there is a disconnect. During this bonus episode, we dive into how shops can better grow their relationships with schools, the benefits of working with schools early on, and the importance of sett...
Mergers & Acquisitions Process for Shops
Beyond the Wrench - August 30, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe popularity of merging and selling shops has really grown within the last decade. It can be a scary process for shop owners and their employees, but that is where Cole Strandberg, Principal at FOCUS Investment Banking, and his team come in. Tune into this episode to learn how to attract buyer...
Tips for Young Technicians
Beyond the Wrench - August 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAdam Bryant, Shop Foreman of Enxing Kia, makes his second appearance on Beyond the Wrench this week! In this episode, Adam provides simple shop tasks young technicians can do to help make a positive impression. He also discusses why it is important to have confidence as a young tech and shop ben...
Combatting the Technician Shortage
Beyond the Wrench - August 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsStephanie Stanke, Owner of Wooster's Garage, brings a fresh perspective in this week’s episode on how our industry can address one of its most significant shortcomings—the technician shortage. Stephanie discusses the importance of collaborating with local youth and schools, how she has built all...
Building Trust & Loyalty with Technicians
Beyond the Wrench - August 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAs a shop manager or owner, it is crucial to establish effective communication and build relationships with your technicians. As a Commercial Supervisor of James Matthews Ford, Jon Boyd understands this task better than most. During this episode, Jon shares how he manages his diverse team and di...
Bonus Episode: Flat Rate’s Contribution to the Technician Shortage
Beyond the Wrench - August 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this bonus episode, we replay a recent WrenchWay roundtable discussion about flat rate. Our panelists Russel Wickham from Country II and Jon Boyd from James Matthews Ford, LLC. engage in conversation about their opinions on flat rate and how it’s impacting the industry. They also give advice ...
Teaching the Autism Community Skilled Trades
Beyond the Wrench - August 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDanny Combs, Founder of Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) and father of an autistic child, explains the common misunderstandings of autism and how his team is teaching autistic kids technical skills so they can have a career in skilled trades. Danny’s passion that he has for his stud...
Anniversary Special: An Inside Look at the Good, Bad, & Ugly at WrenchWay
Beyond the Wrench - July 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, Jay Goninen is joined by Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO, and Sara Kerwin, Director of Marketing at WrenchWay, to discuss the unfiltered truth about WrenchWay’s three-year journey in the automotive & diesel industry. The team discusses lessons they’ve learned, changes they’d like ...
Building an Apprenticeship Program
Beyond the Wrench - July 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsJason Olinger, Lead Automotive Technician at Gwatney Chevrolet is back on Beyond the Wrench! In this week’s episode, Jason explains how he has helped build and grow his shop’s apprenticeship program and shares key lessons he has learned along the way. (7:27) Starting an Apprenticeship Program (...
Mastering the Art of Communication
Beyond the Wrench - July 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsGet ready for a jam-packed episode where we talk about the secret weapon of technicians: Communication! Join us as we chat with Zach Espinosa, Automotive Technician at Dolan Toyota. We talk about how he has mastered the skill of communication, the importance of face-to-face interactions with tec...
Bonus Episode: Flexible Scheduling for Technicians
Beyond the Wrench - July 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this bonus episode, we replay our previous roundtable discussion on flexible scheduling in shops. Our panelists, Arvin Marino from Toyota Seattle and Crystal Terrell from Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., explain how effective communication and culture in your shop can create flexible scheduling oppor...
Future of the Diesel Industry
Beyond the Wrench - July 05, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHouman “HK” Kashanipour, CEO & President of Alliant Power, joins us to talk about the changes and growth diesel shops are facing. HK also discusses the changes Alliant Power has gone through, what it will take to attract future diesel technicians, and how dealers can stay profitable while the in...
Moving From Technician to Team Lead
Beyond the Wrench - June 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this week’s episode, Jon Olstad from Walser Polar Chevrolet explains lessons he learned as he went from technician to team lead at the dealership where he has been working for 20+ years. Jon also offers interview advice, provides ways technicians can have a growth mindset, and talks about how...
Make Your Shop a Destination
Beyond the Wrench - June 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHost an art gallery at the shop, get food trucks, or even put on a jazz festival! Shop owners and managers, take your solution-seeking personality of fixing cars and add a community element to your business. In this week’s episode, Frank Leutz who is the Founder of Desert Car Care and Founder &...
Industry Gaps in Attracting Gen Z Technicians
Beyond the Wrench - June 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThere are a lot of gaps in the industry regarding pay, culture, and more that are affecting our ability to attract the next generation of technicians. In this episode, John Fallows, Industry Development Specialist at the School District of Philadelphia, shares what his students are facing when...
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