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Beyond the Wrench episodes
- Mentorship, Career Moves, & Trusting Your Gut as a Technician
Josh Arnold, Recon Lead Technician at Austin Subaru, is back on the podcast for another honest conversation about life in the trade. He opens up about mentoring apprentices from scratch, what it really took to turn around a struggling recon department, and how public speaking and MPI video have pushed him to grow in ways he didn't expect.
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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Josh Arnold, Austin Subaru, Connect with Josh on LinkedIn
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Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
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1 hr 7 min - SkillsUSA's Real Impact on the Next Generation
Christian Spell, a recent high school graduate and SkillsUSA National Officer, joins Jay to share how a serious injury redirected his path—straight into automotive class and SkillsUSA. He opens up about competing, leading, and developing the professional skills most techs never learn in a shop.
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Christian Spell, SkillsUSA, [email protected]
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- 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 1–5
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
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1 hr 5 min - Building Technicians From the Ground Up
Todd Ainsworth, Shop Owner at Swedish Automotive, Inc. and President-Elect of the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA), joins us to talk about developing the next generation of technicians and why most shops are leaving that opportunity on the table. During the episode, Todd covers his journey from technician to shop owner, gives a closer look at NWACA's apprenticeship program and what makes it work, and why it's easier to grow a technician from scratch than to fix someone else's bad habits.
Watch the video recordingAbout the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Todd Ainsworth, Shop Owner at Swedish Automotive, Inc. & President-Elect of the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA), [email protected]
Links & Resources- Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list
- Register for the Building the Northwest’s Next Generation of Technicians Webinar
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
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- YouTube
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1 hr - BMW's STEP Program: Nurturing the Next Generation of Technicians
Antonio Maldonado and Jake Martin are recruiters for the Service Technician Education Program (STEP) at BMW North America—and they go way beyond just recruiting. In this episode they break down how STEP works for automotive and collision students, what hands-on training from day one actually looks like, and how BMW is nurturing the next generation of technicians from first contact to career.
During this episode we experienced some technical difficulties — we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause while listening.
Watch the video recordingAbout the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guests: Antonio Maldonado, BMW North America, [email protected]
Jake Martin, BMW North America, [email protected]
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- Get Started with TruVideo’s Education Program for Schools
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
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1 hr 18 min - Inspection Video Is the New Standard—Are Your Students Ready?
Video inspections are now standard in dealerships and shops across the country, but most students graduate without ever recording one. In this episode, Warner Jones, Sr. VP at TruVideo, walks instructors and program directors through why inspection video is a must-have skill for today's students, how it closes the communication gap between techs and customers, and how schools can get the industry's leading video platform at no cost.
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Warner Jones, TruVideo, [email protected]
Links & Resources- Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list
- Get Started with TruVideo’s Education Program for Schools
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
Connect with us on social:
- X
- YouTube
- TikTok
36 min - Build a Shop That Runs Without You
Dan Paulson, Author of “Escape the Owner’s Trap,” joins us to tackle one of the biggest challenges shop owners face—being stuck in the middle of everything. We break down how to build accountability without micromanaging, fix communication gaps, and create processes your team will actually use. If your shop depends on you to function, this episode shows you how to change that.
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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Dan Paulson, [email protected]
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- Escape the Owner's Trap
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
Connect with us on social:
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- YouTube
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1 hr 3 min - Growing the Auto Industry Funnel: Recruiting, Training, & Inspiring the Next Gen
Justin Allen has been in the automotive industry since 1998—and now, as a Regional Field Trainer for Hunter Engineering Company, his passion is training the next generation of technicians. In this episode, Justin breaks down how he got his start under the hood with his dad, tips for technicians that want to sharpen their skills with training, and how the industry needs to change its attitude toward young people walking in the door.
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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Justin Allen, Hunter Engineering, Connect with Justin on LinkedIn
Links & Resources- Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
Connect with us on social:
- X
- YouTube
- TikTok
1 hr - Technician Happiness Starts the Moment They Walk In
Marco Zwanenburg, Aftersales Consultant at New Drive Consulting, joins us to be a voice for technicians in this people-first industry. He shares how shops can create a strong first impression from day one, why appreciation has to go beyond pay, and how holding onto the wrong people can quietly damage shop culture.
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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Marco Zwanenburg, New Drive Consulting, [email protected]
Links & Resources- Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
Connect with us on social:
- X
- YouTube
- TikTok
1 hr 11 min - Women Supporting Women in Auto
Tiffany Scherado, Owner of Lifetime Transmissions and Facilitator of Amazing Women in Automotive (AWiA), joins us to share how AWiA is building a powerful community for women in the industry. Tiffany talks about what’s new since her last appearance on the podcast, what makes the AWiA retreat so impactful, and how being part of the group has helped her grow as both a leader and a person.
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About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Tiffany Scherado, Lifetime Transmissions & Amazing Women in Automotive (AWiA), [email protected]
Links & Resources- Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
Connect with us on social:
- X
- YouTube
- TikTok
1 hr 3 min - How Gear Her Up Is Opening Doors for Women in Auto
Jason Kerstetter, Co-Founder of the Gear Her Up Foundation, joins us to share how he’s creating opportunities for young women in automotive. Inspired by his daughter learning to work on her own car, Jason explains how the 12-week program teaches hands-on skills and helps break down barriers in the industry.
Watch the video podcast on YouTube
About the Episode
- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
- Guest: Jason Kerstetter, Gear Her Up Foundation, [email protected]
Links & Resources- Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list
Join the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:
- ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers
- ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)
Connect with us on social:
- X
- YouTube
- TikTok
1 hr 7 min
About Beyond the Wrench
From the publisher's feed
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, VP…
of Industry Advancement at ASE, will sit down with shop owners, technicians, instructors, and professionals in the automotive and diesel industries to have them share their stories and insights. We’ll dive deep into what’s going on in shops and dealerships and what we can do to help drive the industry forward.
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