What a year it has been for Beyond the Wrench! This year, the podcast has achieved several milestones, such as recording over 150 episodes and reaching over 50k downloads.
Thank you so much to all the guests and listeners for your support throughout the year.
Here’s a look at our top five episodes.
Top 5 Episodes of the Beyond the Wrench Podcast in 2023
1. Modern Auto Repair Shop Management ft. David Cuene, Broadway Automotive
In the most listened to episode of the year, David Cuene, Managing Partner at Broadway Automotive, discusses several topics, including taking care of your team, adapting to changes in the industry, and more.
2. The Diagnostic Process & Theory of Operation ft. Craig Tomczyk, FirstGroup America
Craig Tomczyk, the Auto/Diesel Technician at FirstGroup America, gets technical! Listen in as he breaks down his career, covers the importance of understanding and bettering your operational knowledge, and discusses his diagnostic process.
3. Mastering the Art of Communication ft. Zach Espinosa, Dolan Toyota
Get ready for a jam-packed episode where we talk about the secret weapon of technicians: Communication! In this episode, we chat with Zach Espinosa, Automotive Technician at Dolan Toyota. We talk about how he has mastered the skill of communication, the importance of face-to-face interactions with technicians, and how we need to build a technician community.
4. Foundations for Attracting Technicians ft. Murray Voth, RPM Training
Should shops pay technicians for their inspection time? Hear Murray Voth, President of RPM Training, answer the “tough” questions, discuss what it means for your shop to be a thought influencer in the community, and cover the importance of identifying your strengths and weaknesses.
5. Mental Health of Technicians ft. Joshua Taylor, Just Work Hard Consulting
Joshua Taylor, Founder of Wrench Turners Online and Just Work Hard Consulting, dives deep into the mental wellness of technicians. Joshua shares data he has gathered from technician wellness surveys, explains the true costs anxiety can have on the shop, and the value of listening to technicians.
About Beyond the Wrench
Each week, Jay Goninen, Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay, sits down with shop owners, technicians, instructors, and professionals in the automotive and diesel industries to have them share their stories, experiences, and insights.
