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Mechanics Being Professional - 10 Mill Mastery - Series 9 Ep 3 - Wrench Turners Podcast
"the Marine Corps ruined me..."
10 Mill Mastery - Wrench Turners Podcast
Series 9, Episode 3
Mechanics Being Professional
The Lads:
Marshall Sheldon
Stephan Dos Santos
Richard Mueller
Russell Wickham
Takeaways
👉 Watch your language, period
👉 Read to expand your vocabulary
👉 Correct grammar will help with Warranty
👉 Typing speed can affect your paycheck
Let's get into it.
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Developing Technicians into High-Value Leaders is what I do.
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Young Mechanic - Michael Townsend on Wrench Turners Podcast - Dealership Technician
"I rather have my hands on the machine than having someone explain the machine to me"
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast
Young Mechanic at Germain Motor Company
Michael Townsend
With a passion for taking things apart and understanding how they work, which naturally led him into this profession, Michael shares his transition from a previous job to a more fulfilling career as a mechanic. Emphasizing the importance of practical, hands-on experience and learning from mistakes in the field, the episode highlights the crucial role of community and mentorship within the trade. This episode offers advice to shop newcomers on the importance of humility and continual learning.
Let’s get into it.
J.
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I’m Joshua Taylor, hit my DMs if you're a Mechanic who wants to lead.
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Derek Scherer on Wrench Turners Podcast - Dealership Mechanic
"The grass may look greener, but it could also be spray-painted green"
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast
Mechanic Derek Scherer
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ A supportive team can change your life
2️⃣ Knowing your non-negotiables will reframe your job hunt
3️⃣ Quality vs Quickly
Let’s get into it.
J.
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I’m Joshua Taylor and at Wrench Turners, we're developing Technicians into High-Value Leaders. Click my name + follow + 🔔 to get daily automotive service content.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Riverside and its Features
02:03 Derek's Journey into the Automotive Industry
18:57 The Importance of a Positive Team in the Workplace
25:49 The Challenges of Managing a Shop and Finding the Right Fit
31:59 Navigating the Complexity of Working on Different Car Brands
42:49 Knowing Your Non-Negotiables and Boundaries in the Workplace
44:25 The Enjoyment of Tearing into Engines and Doing Alignments
49:56 The Importance of Patience and Taking Things Day by Day
53:24 Doing the Job Properly vs. Doing it Quickly
54:58 Collaborating for a Better Future
Summary
In this episode of the Wrench Turners podcast, host Joshua Taylor interviews guest Derek Sharer about his journey into the automotive industry. Derek shares how his father's involvement in the automotive field sparked his interest, and how he started working on cars at a young age. He initially pursued a career in the restaurant industry but stumbled into the automotive industry by accident. Derek talks about his experience working at different dealerships and the importance of finding a positive and supportive team environment. He emphasizes the need for technicians to take accountability and make positive changes in their own work environment. In this conversation, Joshua and Derek discuss various aspects of being an automotive technician. They touch on topics such as technician pay, the complexity of working on different car brands, their favorite and least favorite tasks, and the importance of patience and doing the job properly. Derek shares his experience and advice for technicians to be happier, wealthier, and more productive. -
TheVWMechanic on Wrench Turners Podcast - Rob Buttrick - Mechanic and Content Creator
"If you don't set your own goals, somebody else will."
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast
Technician and Content Creator
Rob Buttrick aka "TheVWMechanic
Rob shares his early memories of his grandfather working on cars, his first job at a taxi firm, and the challenges he faced in his early years. We discussed his transition to working as a Volkswagen specialist, climbing the ranks, becoming a master technician, and his content creation journey.
Let’s get into it.
J.
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I’m Joshua Taylor and at Wrench Turners, we're developing Technicians into High-Value Leaders. Click my name + follow + 🔔 to get daily automotive service content.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Early Interest in Cars
06:29 Getting Into the Trade
09:05 First Job at a Taxi Firm
09:44 Challenges in the First Year
15:20 Moving to a Volkswagen Specialist
20:51 Starting Content Creation
27:42 Challenges of Being a Mechanic
29:54 Advice for Mechanics
31:50 Upcoming Content
35:21 Conclusion -
Clinton Cruz on Wrench Turners Podcast - Automotive Shop Foreman - Sonic Automotive Group
Fireman? ...No, Foreman.
"It was kind of an accident if I'm being honest." -Clinton
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast
Mechanic, Foreman, and Leader
Sonic Automotive Group
Clinton Cruz
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Unexpected events can lead to discovering a passion
2️⃣ Technicians need to take ownership of their training
3️⃣ Managing different personalities within the shop is challenging
J.
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Episode Summary
Clinton Cruz shares his journey into the automotive trade, starting with a car repair accident that led him to discover his passion for fixing cars. He worked at a gas station repair facility before moving to a Dodge dealership and eventually transitioning to a Toyota dealership. Clinton emphasizes the importance of following instructions and learning from mentors in order to become a good leader. He also discusses his love for working on Supras and reflects on the changes in the automotive industry over the years. In this conversation, Clinton Cruz and Joshua Taylor discuss the challenges of being a leader in a shop and the importance of communication and training in the automotive industry. Clinton emphasizes the need for technicians to take ownership of their training and to surround themselves with good people who can inspire and mentor them. They also discuss the importance of separating personal and professional feedback and the value of building relationships with other technicians. The conversation ends with Joshua sharing his plans for future podcast episodes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:29 Getting Into the Trade
05:15 Transition to a Dodge Dealer
07:36 Transition to a Toyota Dealer
11:35 Working at Toyota
24:10 The New Supra
24:36 Discussion on the high price of sports cars
27:12 Clinton's progression in the automotive industry
28:21 Challenges of being a leader in the shop
32:05 The importance of separating personal and professional
36:59 Clinton's advice for technicians
49:01 The value of surrounding yourself with good people
50:05 Closing remarks and upcoming episodes
Keywords
automotive trade, car repair, gas station, Dodge dealership, Toyota dealership, following instructions, mentors, leadership, Supra, automotive industry, automotive industry, leadership, communication, training, personal development, relationships -
Wendy Reeves on Wrench Turners Podcast - Owner of BDC Angels
"Be true to you and let them talk." - Wendy
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast
BDC Specialist and Trainer
Serial Student in Automotive and people
Podcast Host of The Human Side of AI
BDC Angels LLC owner, 😇🚐☎️ Wendy Reeves
Wendy Reeves shares her journey in the automotive industry, starting as a title clerk and eventually running a successful BDC business that just hired 40 new agents to support the business growth.
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Building a supportive community is crucial for personal and professional growth.
2️⃣ Accountability and work ethic are important qualities for both sales and service professionals.
3️⃣ Open communication and feedback within the dealership are essential for improvement.
You can find Wendy on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-reeves/
Or check her BDC Angels Website directly
https://bdcangels.com/
Let’s get into it.
J.
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I’m Joshua Taylor and at Wrench Turners, we're developing Technicians into High-Value Leaders. Click my name + follow + 🔔 to get daily automotive service content.
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Summary
In this episode of the Wrench Turners podcast, Joshua Taylor interviews Wendy Reeves, the founder of BDC Angels, a company focused on improving communication between guests and dealerships. Wendy shares her journey in the automotive industry, starting as a title clerk and eventually running a successful business. She discusses the importance of building a supportive community and the impact of COVID-19 on personal interactions. Wendy also highlights the growth of the SDL (Service Drive Live) community and the positive changes in the automotive industry. The conversation with BDC Wendy focused on the challenges and differences between building BDCs in the past and present. One of the biggest challenges today is the gap between sales and BDC, as well as the presence of too many hands in the BDC. Communication between departments, such as sales, BDC, and service, is crucial for success. The conversation also touched on the importance of accountability, work ethic, and effective communication in both sales and service. BDC Wendy advised mechanics to be true to themselves and not compromise their values, while also emphasizing the need for open communication and feedback within the dealership.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Mama Shark
03:00 The Power of Community
04:55 Early Automotive Career
08:51 First Year as a Title Clerk
13:14 Transition to BDC Angels
20:01 Challenges of Building a Service BDC
20:55 Evolution of BDCs and Challenges
22:07 Communication Gap between Sales and BDC
22:52 Too Many Hands in the BDC
23:23 Broken Culture in BDCs
24:03 The Importance of Communication
25:23 The Role of Technicians in the BDC
26:19 Different Sales Approaches in BDC
27:16 The Importance of Empathy in BDC
27:39 Selling Appointments, Not Cars
28:23 The Impact of Communication on Customer Experience
29:19 The Need for Improved Communication
30:22 The Role of High-Value Leaders in Improving Communication
31:12 The Challenges of Communication in the Automotive Industry
32:16 The Importance of Accountability and Communication in the Shop
34:07 The Impact of Communication on Work Ethic
35:29 The Power of Conversation and Communication
36:36 The Importance of Sharing Information and Feedback
37:46 The Consequences of Dirty Data and Poor Communication
39:06 The Importance of Accountability and Coaching
41:21 Being True to Yourself and Letting Others Talk
44:18 Taking Care of Yourself and Minding Your Own Business