Auto Racing in High School ft. Jonathan Eckelberg, High School Racing Association
Episode Description Racing is more than going fast and turning left. Students can gain real-life experience and technical skills by racing and being a part of a racing team. Jonathan Eckelberg, Director of the High School Racing Association (HSRA), understands the benefits of auto racing and has taken his family’s
Transitioning from Technician to Shop Owner ft. Gabriel Christian, Import Performance
Episode Description Few technicians make the hard leap to shop owner. In this week’s episode, Gabriel Christian, Owner of Import Performance Auto Repair, walks us through his journey from technician to owner, discusses lessons he has learned while being in the industry, and stresses the impact of a good service
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Recruiting Technicians
Finding technicians to apply is hard enough. The last thing any hiring manager or shop owner wants is to lose that applicant during the recruitment and hiring process. Yet, this happens every day. A recent survey showed nearly half of the respondents declined a job offer because of a poor
Modern Auto Repair Shop Management ft. David Cuene, Broadway Automotive
Episode Description The same shop management and technician recruiting strategies that were used 30 years ago don’t work like they used to. In this episode, David Cuene, Managing Partner at Broadway Automotive, joins us to discuss several topics, including taking care of your team, adapting to changes in the industry,
Achieving Your Goals ft. Darin Damron, Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Episode Description When setting a goal, the path to achieving it can be a daunting task that can often derail the outcome. In this episode, Darin Damron, SE Regional Vice President at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, breaks down goal setting, mind mapping, and explains the positive journey of achieving goals.
Why Technicians Should Care about Obsolescence
Obsolescence is the single greatest detriment to parts department profits and health and, while many sources of obsolescence can only be managed and prevented by parts managers, over-ordering or misdiagnosis from technicians can contribute a large part of that pesky unneeded inventory. Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes you just end
Technician Scholarships ft. Janet Smail, The Hourglass Foundation
Episode Description Scholarships lessen students’ financial burden when paying for school. Tune in as Janet Smail, Executive Director of The Hourglass Foundation, covers scholarship criteria, tips for writing scholarship essays, and the various journeys available in the automotive industry. (1:32) Janet’s Background (12:06) Scholarship Funding (19:00) How Students Qualify for
Tackling ASE Tests ft. Josh Arnold, Toyota of Corvallis
Episode Description Obtaining ASE certifications can be challenging. Josh Arnold, Master Technician, Toyota of Corvallis joins us to discuss the value of ASE certifications, conquering test anxiety, and how to prepare for an ASE test. (1:52) Value of ASE Certifications (8:55) ASE Test Anxiety & Pressure (27:55) Shop Support on
Leveraging Gamification to Promote Technician Careers ft. Tina Zwolinski, skillsgapp
Episode Description This generation of technicians learns differently. Tina Zwolinksi, CEO & Founder, skillsgapp, shares her knowledge on how gamification can engage the younger generation and attract them to technician careers. (1:02) Guest Background (3:12) Defining and Communicating with Gen Z (17:12) Embracing the Digital World (23:01) What is Gamification?
Help Us Get 1,000 Schools on WrenchWay School Assist
Our goal for 2023 is to get more schools involved with WrenchWay School Assist to help promote and improve the automotive, diesel, and collision industries. WrenchWay School Assist allows auto, diesel, and collision instructors to share what’s new with their program and request resources from local shops and dealerships. Instructors