A Young Woman’s Automotive Journey
Small but mighty, Madison Andrews, a technician at Group 1 Automotive, doesn't let her gender, size, or age stop her from excelling as a strong technician in the shop. In this episode, Madison discusses her automotive career, the impact good mentors can have on technicians, and what it's like being
Exciting Update for WrenchWay Shop Talk Brings More Engagement to the Online Community
We're excited to announce a new enhancement to WrenchWay Shop Talk – All individuals can now post! Previously, all individuals were welcome to comment on posts. However, only shops, schools, and select individuals could create posts. Effective immediately, every member of WrenchWay’s automotive and diesel online community can actively participate
Mergers & Acquisitions Process for Shops
The popularity of merging and selling shops has really grown within the last decade. It can be a scary process for shop owners and their employees, but that is where Cole Strandberg, Principal at FOCUS Investment Banking, and his team come in. Tune into this episode to learn how to
TechMission Local Events are Less Than 1 Month Away—Here’s What You Need to Know
If you haven’t heard, these weeklong virtual events will take place in 10 cities across the country: Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Portland. Bringing together shop owners and managers, fixed ops professionals, instructors, technicians, and students—these events seek to: Empower technicians and industry
Tips for Young Technicians
Adam Bryant, Shop Foreman of Enxing Kia, makes his second appearance on Beyond the Wrench this week! In this episode, Adam provides simple shop tasks young technicians can do to help make a positive impression. He also discusses why it is important to have confidence as a young tech and
Top Shop Spotlight: VIP Tires & Service
With all 68 locations on WrenchWay, VIP Tires & Service is a leader in promoting and improving the automotive industry. In the ever-evolving world of automotive technology, finding the perfect workplace can be a challenge for technicians. Thankfully, companies like VIP Tires & Service are leading the way in
Combatting the Technician Shortage
Stephanie Stanke, Owner of Wooster's Garage, brings a fresh perspective in this week’s episode on how our industry can address one of its most significant shortcomings—the technician shortage. Stephanie discusses the importance of collaborating with local youth and schools, how she has built alliances with her competitors, and ways the
Building Trust & Loyalty with Technicians
As a shop manager or owner, it is crucial to establish effective communication and build relationships with your technicians. As a Commercial Supervisor of James Matthews Ford, Jon Boyd understands this task better than most. During this episode, Jon shares how he manages his diverse team and discusses ways shops
How to Attract Gen Z Employees to Your Shop – Part 2
In the next two years, Gen Z is expected to form 27% of the workforce. Coupled with the aging technician population, shops need to make it a priority now to understand and adapt to the unique needs and values of this up-and-coming generation. We recently shared an article to help
Teaching the Autism Community Skilled Trades
Danny Combs, Founder of Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) and father of an autistic child, explains the common misunderstandings of autism and how his team is teaching autistic kids technical skills so they can have a career in skilled trades. Danny’s passion that he has for his students, the