Beyond the Wrench

By Jay Goninen

How can automotive and diesel shops run a better business and be more profitable? How can we make the aftermarket and dealerships more attractive to younger generations? Each week, Jay Goninen, Co-

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June 30, 2021Technician Training — Separating the Best Shops From the Rest ft. Jill Trotta, RepairPal
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This week, we welcome Jill Trotta, Vice President/GM, Industry, Sales, and Certification at RepairPal to the podcast. We talk about how the best-in-class shops are providing their technicians with regular training to ensure they’re staying up-to-date on the latest technology in the industry. We also discuss where shops can find training opportunities for their technicians, how to prioritize different types of training, and how to measure the ROI of technician training.

About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122

About Our Guest:
Jill Trotta
Vice President/GM, Industry, Sales, and Certification, RepairPal
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WrenchWay Resources:

For Technicians & Students
Compare & Explore Technician Pay: View salary information for automotive, diesel, and collision technicians near you at wrenchway.com/pay.
Find Your Ideal Shop or Dealership: Looking for the best places to work? Discover and research the best shop or dealership for you at wrenchway.com/shops.

For Shops & Dealerships
Hire Top Talent & Assist Schools: Connect with skilled technicians, engage with schools, and help elevate the auto and diesel industry with WrenchWay Top Shop Memberships.

For Auto, Diesel, & CTE Instructors:
Support Your Program & Connect with Industry: Get resources and equipment for your program and grow your industry partnerships with WrenchWay's free solutions for schools.

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June 23, 2021Measuring the Success of Your Service Center ft. Jamie Powers, Smart Automotive
On this week's episode, we talked with Jamie Powers about the importance of key performance indicators, tips for communicating with employees, how to manage accountability during a technician shortage, and understanding the fixed operations role.

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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122

About Our Guests
Jamie Powers
Fixed Ops Director for Smart Automotive in Iowa & Illinois
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Resources:
Register for WrenchWay’s Anniversary Event: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8916237792373/WN_59KPmzT6SxikTgHZ8arKaQ

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June 16, 2021Why Technicians are Leaving the Industry ft. Matt Fanslow, Bob Higgins, & Lunden Herndon
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On this week’s episode, we talk with three former technicians about what struggles they experienced working as techs, why they think techs are leaving the industry, and actions shops can take to boost technician retention.
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] |608.716.2122
About Our Guests
Bob Higgins
Service Adviser, Northwest Imports
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Lunden Herndon
Automotive Technician, Rob's Automotive & Exhaust
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Matt Fanslow
Shop Manager/Diagnostic Technician, Riverside Automotive

Resources:
Download the free WrenchWay app in the App Store or on Google Play:
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1534587616
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wrenchway.insiders
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June 09, 2021Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Shops | Cheryl Thompson, CADIA
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In this week’s episode, we talk with Cheryl Thompson, CEO & Founder of Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement. We discuss the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), why it’s important for our industry to embrace DEI, and what needs to change in the industry.
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co- Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
Cheryl Thompson
CEO & Founder, CADIA
Resources:
Download the WrenchWay mobile app in the App Store or on Google Play. Learn more about the app on our website: https://wrenchway.com/insiders
WrenchWay Roundtable - Women in Wrenching: How Do We Attract More Women to the Industry?: https://youtu.be/ovYZm3aLUBI
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June 02, 2021Recruiting Military Veterans in the Shop | TC Olsen, LKQ
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We’re excited to be back after a short break! In this week’s episode, we’re talking with TC Olsen, Director Talent Acquisition, LKQ, about recruiting military veterans and how to manage military veterans once you have them in the shop. Hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe and rate us in the app store!
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
TC Olsen
Director Talent Acquisition, LKQ
[email protected] | 615-509-6267
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tc-olsen-shrm-ta-cmvr-94780a59
Resources:
Download the WrenchWay mobile app in the App Store or on Google Play. Learn more about the app on our website: https://wrenchway.com/insiders
WrenchWay Roundtable - Managing Military Veterans in the Shop: https://youtu.be/iFms4LzCKtA
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April 27, 2021Supporting Women in the Automotive Industry | Tiffany Scherado, Amazing Women in Automotive
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Today, we welcome Tiffany Scherado to the podcast. Tiffany is the Facilitator for the new Amazing Women in Automotive group, and she brings some fantastic insight to the podcast on how we, as an industry, can better support women in automotive.
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Join the Amazing Women in Automotive Facebook Group for free here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2338974086401262/
To learn more about WrenchWay School Assist, visit https://wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
Tiffany Scherado
Facilitator, Amazing Women in Automotive
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April 20, 2021 New at WrenchWay: School Connect & Activity Tracker | Mark Wilson, WrenchWay
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!This week, Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO of WrenchWay, joins us again to discuss what’s new with WrenchWay. We discuss the new School Connect tool that allows schools to connect with local shops, and the new activity tracker that allows shops to always be recruiting.About Our Host:Jay GoninenCo- Founder & President, WrenchWay jayg@...
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April 13, 2021Successful Community Effort to Impact Tech Shortage | Sue Dickson, Closs Tire & Auto & Jack Wilson, Lake County Tech Campus
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On today’s episode, we’re talking with Sue Dickson, Owner & Operator of Closs Tire & Auto, and Jack Wilson, Auto Service Instructor at Lake County Tech Campus, to learn about how their local community has worked together to successfully make an impact on the technician shortage.
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co- Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guests:
Sue Dickson
Owner & Operator, Closs Tire & Auto
Jack Wilson
Auto Service Instructor, Lake County Tech Campus
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April 06, 2021Sitting Down with Jim Mathis, Owner & CEO, WyoTech
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On this week’s episode, we have an intimate discussion with Jim Mathis, Owner & CEO of WyoTech, about his history and how he came to lead WyoTech.
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
Jim Mathis
Owner & CEO, WyoTech
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March 29, 2021Technician Recruitment | Steve Hamre, Lithia Motors
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Steve Hamre, National Technician Recruiting Manager for Lithia Motors, joins us for an engaging conversation about the value in technician career development, attracting more young people to skilled trades, and resumes tips for technicians.
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
Steve Hamre
National Technician Recruiting Manager, Lithia Motors, Inc.
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