WrenchWay partners with Hireology to help dealerships better hire technician talent. Tiffany Czerwinski, Director of Automotive Partnerships at Hireology, discusses the impact this new partnership will have on dealership recruiting. She also addresses several challenges the automotive industry is currently facing, including talent shortages and the absence of clear career paths. Lastly, she offers dealers valuable recruiting tips you won’t want to miss! View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Tiffany Czerwinski Director of Automotive Partnerships, Hireology tczerwinski@hireology.c ..read more

Sue Dickson, Founder of Give Me Ten, and Jack Wilson, Auto Service Instructor at Lake County Tech Campus, discuss the progress of collaborating with the industry to develop more meaningful work-based learning opportunities for students. Each individual's path in the automotive field varies, and not everyone is suited to become a technician. The Give Me Ten program simplifies the process for students to find a suitable career path and eliminates barriers for shops to invest in the future of the industry. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guests: Sue Dickson Owner & Operator, Clo ..read more

Josh Arnold, Master Technician of Toyota & Subaru Corvallis, is back again to give young technicians seven tips from his seven years as a technician. From focusing on developing skills to never wasting an opportunity, Josh passes along valuable lessons he has learned along the way. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Josh Arnold Master Technician, Toyota & Subaru Corvallis Josh's Last Beyond the Wrench Episode Sponsor: Thermo King About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122 WrenchWay Resources: Technicians & ..read more

WrenchWay’s Co-Founder & CEO, Mark Wilson, covers an exclusive conversation with John Frazier, Service Director of Woody Anderson Ford, to discuss their new technician pay plan. This is a different type of episode for us, but provides great insight and real-world conversation about how one dealership started and implemented a forward-thinking technician compensation plan. We hope you enjoy! View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: John Frazier Service Director, Woody Anderson Ford jfrazier@woodyandersonford.com About Our Guest Host: Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO, WrenchWay ..read more

Let’s talk about improving the automotive industry and properly training future technicians. Philip walks us through why dedicated training during the day instead of after work can be valuable. He also breaks down the impact of hands-on training, and discusses the importance of teaching the basics. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Philip Austin Manager of Technical Training & Development, Niterra North America phaustin@ngksparkplugs.com NGK Shop Squad Sponsor: RepairPal About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.212 ..read more

Helping technicians quickly write accurate repair event documentation, Pencilwrench allows shops to provide customers with an invoice that is clear, concise, and readable. In this episode, we explore how new shop software can help improve the overall perception of technician careers by bringing professionalism and transparency to the forefront. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Joe McCue Founder & Partner, Pencilwrench joem@pencilwrench.com  Sponsor: Universal Technical Institute About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com ..read more

Technician efficiency and productivity are crucial factors in maximizing your shop's profitability. In this episode, we discuss the impact new technology can have on shops, exploring how it can simplify technicians' tasks, improve customer retention, and ultimately boost revenue. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Jon Belmonte, CEO of AutoVitals jon.belmonte@autovitalsinc.com Sponsor: Jasper Engines & Transmissions About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122 WrenchWay Resources: Technicians & Students - Lookin ..read more

Is the automotive industry still the only industry that uses faxes? Let’s talk about shop management, scheduling, and improving your shop’s efficiency! In this episode, we'll explore the unique SocketTime software and how it helps shops maximize every technician’s day and every hour, while still allowing flexible scheduling for technicians. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guests: Matthew Donovan Fixed Ops Director, Jay Wolfe Automotive Group Co-Founder, SocketTime Systems, LLC mdonovan@sockettime.com Craig Misak President and Founder, SocketTime Systems, LLC cmisak@sockettime.co ..read more

Learn the importance of valuing your technicians, discover effective strategies on how to transition out of flat rate, and explore ways the auto industry can improve technicians’ career paths. Immerse yourself in Aleck's passion for the automotive industry in this week's episode! View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guests: Dr. Thomas Litzinger Executive Director, University of the Aftermarket Aftermarket Education Industry Chair, Northwood University litzinge@northwood.edu James O’Dell, AAP Assistant Director of Aftermarket Education, Northwood University odellj@northwood.edu Spons ..read more

Learn the importance of valuing your technicians, discover effective strategies on how to transition out of flat rate, and explore ways the auto industry can improve technicians’ career paths. Immerse yourself in Aleck's passion for the automotive industry in this week's episode! View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Aleck Brownstein Regional Vice President, Volvo Car USA aleck.brownstein@volvocars.com Sponsor: Wind River Payments About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122 WrenchWay Resources: Technicians & Students ..read more