Building a Strong Process as a Shop Owner ft. Robert Blaes, Stang Auto Tech
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Robert Blaes, Owner, Stang Auto Tech. Robert shares with us how shops can find their mission and implement new ideas. We also discuss the importance of hiring the right person, building a strong process, and much
Instructor Spotlight Series: Rick Lockwood
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight instructors in the automotive and diesel industries and promote the technician career. Are you an instructor who wants to be spotlighted? Sign up! Instructor Spotlight: Rick Lockwood Name: Rick Lockwood School: Clackamas Community College Experience: 12 years, Automotive Technician and
Webinar Recap: 7 Mistakes Shops Makes When Recruiting Technicians
Last week, Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO, WrenchWay presented a webinar where we discussed the most common mistakes we see shops making when trying to recruit technicians and what they can do to fix them to start attracting more applicants. Watch the Full Webinar Webinar Summary Mistake #1: Not Paying
WrenchWay Partners with Leading Tech Schools to Track Why Technicians are Leaving the Industry
WrenchWay today announced they are partnering with post-secondary schools across the U.S. to research why technicians are leaving the automotive, diesel, and collision industries at alarming rates and what can be done to make improvements. Forty-one percent of technicians leave the industry within the first two years, according to a
Technician Spotlight Series: Damon A.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Are you a technician who
The Relationship Between Parts and Service ft. Kaylee Felio, PartsEdge
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we sit down with Kaylee Felio, Sales and Marketing Manager, PartsEdge to discuss the relationship between parts and service. We talk about what technicians need to understand about parts managers, the importance of inventory management, learning people’s personalities, and more!
Technician Spotlight Series: Zach E.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Are you a technician who
Technician Spotlight Series: Tanner B.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Are you a technician who
Shop Management and Recruitment ft. Robert Auer, UPS
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Robert Auer, Fleet Manager, UPS. Robert gives us great insight as we cover many topics including: How to build stability in a shop, employee retention, managing different personalities, hiring process, and much more! Watch the Full
Technician Spotlight Series: Matt F.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Are you a technician who