215 episodes
Beyond the Wrench Jay Goninen
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How can automotive and diesel shops run a better business and be more profitable? How can we make the aftermarket and dealerships more attractive to younger generations? Each week, Jay Goninen, Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay, will sit down with shop owners, technicians, instructors, and professionals in the automotive and diesel industries to have them share their stories and insights. We’ll dive deep into what’s going on in shops and dealerships and what we can do to help drive the industry forward.
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2024 Technician Pay Survey Results & Data Tool
WrenchWay Co-Founders Jay Goninen and Mark Wilson dive into WrenchWay’s 2024 Technician Pay survey. The survey gathered data about pay and benefits from thousands of technicians across the country. WrenchWay processed the information and developed an evolving technician compensation tool available for free at wrenchway.com/pay.
Download the video webinar: https://wrenchway.com/events/technician-pay-survey-results/
Sponsor:
Jasper Engines & Transmissions
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
Mark Wilson
Co-Founder & CEO, WrenchWay
mark@wrenchway.com
WrenchWay Resources:
Technicians & Students - Looking for the best shops to work at? Check out wrenchway.com/shops.
Shops & Dealerships - Want to find quality technicians and support the industry? Learn about WrenchWay Shop Memberships.
Instructors - Need help getting resources and connecting with industry? We have free resources for your program.
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Navigating Automotive Technician Education
George Arrants, Vice President at ASE Education Foundation, is back to clear up misconceptions about hiring employees under 18, discuss the shortage of teachers, and explore the impact that work-based learning can have on students.
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About Our Guest:
George Arrants
Vice President, ASE Education Foundation
george.arrants@aseeducation.org
Sponsor:
Thermo King
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
WrenchWay Resources:
Technician Compensation Tool - See automotive, diesel, and collision technician compensation in your area at wrenchway.com/pay.
Technicians & Students - Looking for the best shops to work at? Check out wrenchway.com/shops.
Shops & Dealerships - Want to find quality technicians and support the industry? Learn about WrenchWay Shop Memberships.
Instructors - Need help getting resources and connecting with industry? We have free resources for your program.
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Repairing Relationships in the Service Department
Trust in the service department is imperative to running an effective shop. Derrick King, Director of Fixed Operations at ClearShift, joins us to give honest advice every shop needs to hear. From the importance of having transparency with your employees to simply respecting their career aspirations, you don’t want to miss these tips!
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About Our Guest:
Derrick King
Director of Fixed Operations, ClearShift
derrick.king@clearshift.com
Sponsor:
Sonic Tools
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
WrenchWay Resources:
Technician Compensation Tool - See automotive, diesel, and collision technician compensation in your area at wrenchway.com/pay.
Technicians & Students - Looking for the best shops to work at? Check out wrenchway.com/shops.
Shops & Dealerships - Want to find quality technicians and support the industry? Learn about WrenchWay Shop Memberships.
Instructors - Need help getting resources and connecting with industry? We have free resources for your program.
Connect with us on social:
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How Do You Define Success?
Fernando Miranda, Vice President of Transformers Institute, walks us through how everyone sets their own meaning of success in their career and life. He talks about how to create a positive mindset, ways to stay consistent through the highs and lows of life, and the importance of finding your inspiration.
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About Our Guest:
Fernando Miranda
Vice President, Transformers Institute
fernando@transformersinstitute.com
Sponsor:
Jasper Engines & Transmissions
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
WrenchWay Resources:
Technician Compensation Tool - See automotive, diesel, and collision technician compensation in your area at wrenchway.com/pay.
Technicians & Students - Looking for the best shops to work at? Check out wrenchway.com/shops.
Shops & Dealerships - Want to find quality technicians and support the industry? Learn about WrenchWay Shop Memberships.
Instructors - Need help getting resources and connecting with industry? We have free resources for your program.
Connect with us on social:
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The Impact of Digital Tools on Fixed Operations Management
There is a lot of technology that impacts service departments. The hard part is evaluating what software or digital tool could be useful for your shop. Corey Smith, National Fixed Operations Training Manager for APCO Holdings, LLC, discusses how to get team buy-in for new products, the importance of training on new technology, and how to evaluate post-implementation.
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About Our Guest:
Corey Smith
National Fixed Operations Training Manager, APCO Holdings, LLC
csmith@apcoholdings.com
Sponsor:
RepairPal
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
WrenchWay Resources:
Technician Compensation Tool - See automotive, diesel, and collision technician compensation in your area at wrenchway.com/pay.
Technicians & Students - Looking for the best shops to work at? Check out wrenchway.com/shops.
Shops & Dealerships - Want to find quality technicians and support the industry? Learn about WrenchWay Shop Memberships.
Instructors - Need help getting resources and connecting with industry? We have free resources for your program.
Connect with us on social:
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Dealership Recruiting w/ WrenchWay & Hireology
WrenchWay partners with Hireology to help dealerships better hire technician talent. Tiffany Czerwinski, Director of Automotive Partnerships at Hireology, discusses the impact this new partnership will have on dealership recruiting. She also addresses several challenges the automotive industry is currently facing, including talent shortages and the absence of clear career paths. Lastly, she offers dealers valuable recruiting tips you won’t want to miss!
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About Our Guest:
Tiffany Czerwinski
Director of Automotive Partnerships, Hireology
tczerwinski@hireology.com
Sponsor:
Wind River Payments
About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
WrenchWay Resources:
Technician Compensation Tool - See automotive, diesel, and collision technician compensation in your area at wrenchway.com/pay.
Technicians & Students - Looking for the best shops to work at? Check out wrenchway.com/shops.
Shops & Dealerships - Want to find quality technicians and support the industry? Learn about WrenchWay Shop Memberships.
Instructors - Need help getting resources and connecting with industry? We have free resources for your program.
Connect with us on social:
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