In this episode of WrenchWay Weekly, we discuss the biggest challenges confronted by new technicians. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. What Difficulties Do New Technicians Face? A recent WrenchWay Insiders poll asked, “What is the biggest challenge about being a new technician?” Here were the responses: Familiarization with Shop Processes:
Episode Description There are many unique challenges to building and growing a mobile repair business. This week on Beyond the Wrench, we chat with Joel Milne, CEO of RepairSmith, about how RepairSmith came to be, and what unique challenges they've faced running a mobile repair business. Watch the Episode About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-
This episode of WrenchWay Weekly talks about effective job postings. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. Are Technician Job Postings Effective in Attracting New Talent? A recent WrenchWay Insiders poll asked, “Do most job postings include enough information to know if it’s a good fit for you to apply?” Here’s how
Episode Description We’re excited to welcome Tanner Brandt back to the podcast. Today, our discussion centers around mobile diagnostics. Tanner gives us the 411 on what mobile diagnostics is, what goes into being a great mobile diagnostician, and where he sees the mobile diagnostics business going in the future. Watch the Episode About Our Host:
This episode of WrenchWay Weekly talks about internship and apprenticeship programs. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. Do Most Shops Have Apprenticeship or Internship Programs? A recent WrenchWay Insiders poll asked, “Does your shop or dealership have an apprenticeship or internship program? Here were the results: Yes: 34.88% No: 65.12% The
Episode Description Today, we welcome Tim Cifelli, Marketing Director at BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, to the podcast. In the episode, we discuss some of the challenges shop owners are facing today and how technology can not only solve many of the issues they’re experiencing, but also help them build more value into their business. Watch the
This episode of WrenchWay Weekly discusses immediate priorities for tackling the technician shortage. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. What Holds Young People Back From Joining The Industry? A recent WrenchWay Insiders poll asked, "What is the first thing that needs to be fixed to start addressing the technician shortage?" Let's
Episode Description On today’s episode, we’re talking with Rick Perrin, Partner, B2B CFO, about how a shop owner can exit business successfully and profitably. We cover a number of topics, including: how a shop owner can prepare to sell their business, how valuation is calculated, and even what a technician should think about if they’re
In this episode of WrenchWay Weekly, we discuss simple and effective strategies that shop owners and managers can use to help get more students entering the industry. Watch the full episode, or review the episode highlights below. Episode 26: How Does Your Shop Get Involved With Schools? In a recent WrenchWay Insiders poll, we asked,
Episode Description Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Wrench. This week, we’re talking with Timmy Martin. Timmy is an Automotive Technology Instructor at Red Oak Independent School District. Timmy is passionate about educating young students about how the industry operates. We discuss how shops can help grow automotive programs at both the high school
