Beyond the Wrench

Evolving the Technician-Manager Relationship


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Employees need the shop and the shop needs employees. Simple as that, right?

In this week’s episode, Fred Gestwicki Jr, President of Fix-it With Fred, LLC, gives examples on the benefits of being flexible with your staff, explains the importance of understanding your employee’s point of view, and shares a number of management stories from over the years.

(5:22) How Recruiting Has Changed
(22:57) Bettering Technician Relationships
(36:35) Types of Owners
(51:17) Building a Top Team

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Check out Fred in other content:

  • The Importance of Video for Recruiting Technicians
  • How to Conduct Successful Technician Performance Reviews
  • Technician Career Development and Training


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

About Our Guest:
Fred Gestwicki Jr,
President, Fix-it With Fred, LLC
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