Beyond the Wrench

Lessons in Shop Leadership


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William (Bill) Demaree who is the Corporate Director of Fixed Operations at Tom Wood Group joins us on this week’s episode to walk us through his journey in automotive. He also discusses how his group prioritizes their core values and different ways to recruit shop employees.

“You have to find talent where they’re at.” - Bill Demaree, Tom Wood Group

(1:00) Bill’s Career in Automotive
(13:14) Importance of Patience
(22:44) Knowing Your Core Values
(39:25) Employee Career Plans & Pay
(48:35) Recruiting Differently

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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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About Our Guest:
Bill Demaree
Corporate Director of Fixed Operations, Tom Wood Group
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