Fixed Ops: What We Learned in 2020 & What to Expect in 2021
Episode Description We’re kicking off the new year with a bang! We’ve brought back two of our most popular podcast guests of 2020 — Ed Roberts and Tully Williams. In this episode, we discuss what we learned in fixed operations in 2020 and what we expect to see in 2021.
5 Most Popular WrenchWay Blog Articles of 2020
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a year for the books. It may not have been easy, but we’ve pulled through and we’re looking forward to 2021. Even though we really only launched the WrenchWay blog six months ago, we wanted to take a look back at
4 Most Popular Beyond the Wrench Episodes of 2020
Wow, where the heck did 2020 go? It feels like just yesterday we were launching our Beyond the Wrench podcast during the start of what has turned out to be the craziest year of our lives. Given the tumultuous times, we started out the Beyond the Wrench podcast with frequent,
The Missing Step to Successfully Recruiting Technicians
Episode Description For the final episode of 2020, we’re talking with Mark Wilson, CEO of WrenchWay & Find A Wrench. We discuss the importance of understanding the process a technician goes through from the time they are made aware of a job opening to the time they are hired. There
Hire the Person, Not the Resume
Have you ever hired somebody based solely on their resume? What I mean by this is not that you hired them sight unseen, but more that you had the feeling that you were going to hire somebody before they even walked in the door? I know I have, and I’ve
What Technicians Look For in a Shop With Damon Agostino, Sixth Street Automotive
Episode Description On this week's episode of Beyond the Wrench, we talk with Damon Agostino who is a Technician at Sixth Street Automotive in Macclenny, Florida. Damon gives us his perspective into what technicians look for in a shop, including: How management can motivate technicians Struggles with new techs coming
WrenchWay Launches WrenchWay Mobile App for Technicians
Updated on 2/7/25 With fewer young people enrolling in technician programs and more qualified technicians leaving the industry, there is no denying the growing shortage of technicians. The WrenchWay app helps technicians in the automotive, diesel, and heavy equipment industries by making it easier to search for jobs, highlighting the
Solution-Based Approach to Tools With Scott Saxton, Sonic Tools
Episode Description Today we’re welcoming Scott Saxton to the show. Scott is the Director of Sales - North America for Sonic Tools. This week, we’re talking about all things tools-related, including the dealership/shop-owned tools model, asset management, financial guidance for new techs, and more. Tune in to this week’s episode,
WrenchWay Roundtables – Improving the Industry to Combat the Technician Shortage
In October 2020, we hosted our first ever virtual event called TechMission. Our goal was to bring together technicians, shops, dealerships, and schools to discuss: How we can attract more technicians into the industry Recruit and retain existing technicians Improve the overall perception of the industry Overall, TechMission was a
Paint a Career Path for Technicians
It became really clear during TechMission that technicians are desperate for their employers to understand that they want a plan for their future. I think it’s pretty common for any employee to put a lot of value into having a career path laid out for them, but it does feel