Technician Academy Podcast

In Episode #25 of Technician.Academy’s podcast series, podcast host Richard Young and CEO of Technician.Academy Shawn Collins discuss their favorite topics of 2017 and other points of interest from the first twenty-four podcasts. Richard and Shawn express their excitement for 2018 and for those who are already scheduled to guest in future podcasts. Some of these upcoming guests include Matt Buchholz, President and General Manager at MotoRad of America; Jake Tully, winner of the 2017 ASE Technician of the Future Award; Hot Rodders of Tomorrow coaches; and several independent repair shop owners. Richard and Shawn also discuss where Technician.Academy went in 2017, the enhancements made to the T.A website, added resources for students, and more. Tune in today.

Episode #24 with Kyle Byrne – Understanding Shortages in the Automotive Industry

In the 24th episode of Technician.Academy’s podcast series, 2017 Auto Care Association Impact Award recipient, Kyle Byrne, discusses the honor of receiving such an award, why he got into the automotive industry in the first place, the shortages of automotive technicians today, what he thinks might stop a student from entering into the automotive industry, and more. Byrne is the VP of Distribution at Merrill Company/Arnold Motor Supply and has been passionate about the auto care industry throughout his career. Byrne brings his passions and dedication to the table in this enlightening podcast. Tune in now to hear more and don’t forget to leave a review!

In Episode #22 of Technician.Academy’s podcast series, Professor of Automotive Technology at Jefferson College, Gerard Uhls, discusses his program at Jefferson. He shares his thoughts on why a trained technician is so important, why the industry has such a shortage and technician repair shop interaction. Gerard has worked in the automotive field for 29 years earning a Master Automotive Technician certification (ASE). Gerard has been recognized by ASE for 25 years of continuous certification and is also certified in both Maintenance, Light Repair (MLR), Light Diesel plus he is gold certified with Daimler Chrysler. Gerard has been with Jefferson College since the fall of 2003.

The 21st episode of Technician.Academy’s podcast series provides a lively discussion with Shari Pheasant, a professional that’s been in the game for over thirty years. Pheasant is a shop co-owner, has founded several organizations and written a book titled “24 Car Care Tips for Women” (learn more at: http://shariqueenofhorsepower.com/), and is a member of Women in Auto Care, among other things. In the podcast, she discusses the importance of female owners and technicians in the industry, why the automotive industry doesn’t attract many females, the types of innovations that she believes will change the industry in the near future, and much more. Tune in now to hear more from Shari Pheasant.

In Episode #20 of Technician.Academy’s podcast series, Cassy Marsh, assistant product manager at Carter Fuel Systems discusses what led her to pursue a career in the automotive industry. Cassy gives her thoughts on aftermarket manufacturers and why it is important that they have good working relationships with today’s technicians. She also discusses her thoughts about working in a male-dominated industry and some tips for young women in the industry today. Tune in now to hear more from Cassy.

In the 19th Episode of Technician.Academy’s podcast series, Eric Cook, better known as “Eric the Car Guy”, talks about his presence on YouTube, the motivation behind his YouTube channels as well as viewer demographics, and the importance of technician training today. Eric the Car Guy began posting repair videos on YouTube in 2009, and between his two channels—Eric the Car Guy and ETCG!—he’s posted over 900 videos. As a strong presence on YouTube and in the automotive industry, Eric the Car Guy understands the power of training and the importance of solving technician shortages.

In Episode #18 of Technician.Academy’s podcast series, Debbie Nol, Business Manager at Arie Nol Auto Center, discusses her shop and how she got into the automotive business. Nol originally joined her husband in running the family business in 2000 with no interest in the industry. Now, her favorite part of her job is interacting with customers and encouraging them to ask questions. Nol also talks about the repair industry and her future goals as a shop owner. Tune in now to learn more about Debbie Nol and her shop.

In Episode #17 of Technician.Academy’s podcast series, Fixed Operations Manager for Romain Crosspoint, Larry Renschler, discusses with CEO Shawn Collins the value of a trained technician and the issues people are having with locating quality employees. As heard in the previous podcast, there is a real problem of technician shortages, and Renschler also voices his opinions on what could be causing this shortage and how it can be solved. As a manager, Renschler also explains what he looks for in a new employee and how his organization is working to retain new technicians after the first year.

Episode #16 of the Technician.Academy podcast series revolves around the real problem of technician shortages and what can be done to possibly remedy this issue. The podcast features Nick Barton, a shop owner of 10 years who’s very well-respected amongst his peers and even guides a local association of repair shop owners, which allows them to discuss and discover common issues of day-to-day operations. Like many other shop owners today, Barton is searching for more talented technicians to fill the bays at his shop. In the podcast, Barton discusses how he thinks the technician shortages can be solved, how distributors and manufacturers can help future technicians, and more.