Max Sorensen, Senior Vice President of Operations at Caliber discusses the critical role mentorship and structure play in shaping successful auto collision technicians. He shares insights on Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program (TAP), the rise of female apprentices, and how a bad mentor can derail careers.
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Show Notes
About Our Guest
Max Sorensen
Senior Vice President of Operations, Caliber
Maximillian.Sorensen@calibercollision.com
About Our Host
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
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