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.The Beyond the Wrench Podcast is powered by WrenchWay.

  1. -3 ДН.

    Training & Developing Young Technicians

    Cindy Barlow, Director of Industry Relations at WyoTech, joins us to talk about how, as an industry, we’ve neglected training young and entry-level technicians. In this episode, she discusses how shops can better support and develop young talent, why early exposure helps students decide if the industry is the right fit, and how fundamentals, soft skills, and early training are essential to improving retention. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Cindy Barlow, WyoTech, cbarlow@wyotech.edu Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/ Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    1 ч. 2 мин.

  2. 4 ФЕВР.

    Building Better Collision Technicians in the Classroom

    Jessica Weaver, Auto Body Collision Technology Instructor at Dakota County Technical College, shares how adapting to different learning styles, using visuals, and hands-on play can make a real impact in the collision repair classroom. She explains what it means to truly meet students where they’re at, how she keeps up with rapidly changing vehicle technology as an instructor, and why educators shouldn’t be afraid to ask industry partners for help. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Jessica Weaver, Dakota County Technical College, jessica.weaver@dctc.edu Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/ Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    1 ч. 4 мин.

  3. 30 ЯНВ.

    Bonus Episode: Inside Alliant Power’s Capital Reman Acquisition

    Jeff DeCarlis, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Alliant Power, joins us live from HDAW in Texas to share a major announcement: Alliant Power has acquired Capital Reman. In this episode, Jeff walks through the strategy behind the move, how the team is being integrated, and how the new distribution model delivers a “total package” that helps shops reduce downtime, turn bays faster, and improve long-term reliability. Note: This episode was recorded live at HDAW. We apologize for the background noise and minor audio issues. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Jeff DeCarlis, Alliant Power, jdecarlis@alliantpower.com Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    30 мин.

  4. 28 ЯНВ.

    From Heartbreak to Hands-On Apprenticeships

    Renee Crisler, Owner and Founder of the Reilly Crisler Jumpstart Memorial Fund, joins us to share how she turned the loss of her son into a mission to help other “Reillys” explore careers in the skilled trades. She shares Reilly’s story, the purpose behind the fund, what Draft Day looks like, and how others can get involved. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Renee Crisler, Reilly Crisler Jumpstart Memorial Fund, renee@jumpstart-fund.org Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/ Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    1 ч. 4 мин.

  5. 21 ЯНВ.

    ASE Connects: Building the Technician Workforce Together

    Jay Goninen and Mark Wilson from WrenchWay, along with Dave Johnson from ASE, share an inside look at ASE Connects—a new community designed to strengthen the technician workforce. In this recorded webinar, they cover what ASE Connects is, how it connects shops and schools, plans to bring every school onto the platform, and an overview of the new Industry Data Exchange. View the slides & watch the full webinar About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuests: Mark Wilson, WrenchWay, mark@wrenchway.com, & Dave Johnson, ASE, djohnson@ase.com Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/ Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    1 ч. 3 мин.

  6. 14 ЯНВ.

    Why Retention in Automotive Starts With People

    Eric Wagner, automotive professional, joins the podcast to talk about why the auto industry must shift from a numbers-driven mindset to a true people business in order to attract and retain our talent. Throughout the episode, Eric discusses the role leadership plays in attracting and retaining technicians, why managers need to truly know their people, and what it takes to bring new talent into the industry—and keep them. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Eric Wagner, Automotive Professional Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email list About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/ Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    1 ч. 5 мин.

  7. 7 ЯНВ.

    From Technician to Filmmaker Spreading Positivity

    Keith Smith, writer and visual storyteller of Straight Up Living, shares how he turned his ability to speak “technician” into spreading positivity in the automotive industry through his short film “From Bay Floors to Backroads.” In this episode, Keith walks us through his career as a technician, how he dove into filmmaking, and why he felt compelled to create uplifting visual content in an industry often surrounded by negativity. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Keith Smith, Straight Up Living, thekeithesmith@gmail.com Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email listFrom Bay Floors to Backroads video About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/ Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    58 мин.

  8. 31.12.2025

    What’s Ahead for WrenchWay in 2026

    Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO of WrenchWay, joins us to recap 2025 and share what’s ahead for WrenchWay in 2026. They discuss the growing partnership with ASE and the launch of ASE Connects, efforts to collect better technician data, and key wins and losses from the past year. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Mark Wilson, WrenchWay, mark@wrenchway.com Links & Resources Get notified of new episodes --> Join our email listRegister now for Introducing ASE Connects: Building a Stronger Technician Workforce Together webinar on January 15, 2026 at 12pm ET / 11am CT. Check out Collision Careers’ job board to get connected with shops hiring entry-level technicians and apprentices.  About WrenchWay: For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/ Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    1 ч. 1 мин.
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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.The Beyond the Wrench Podcast is powered by WrenchWay.

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  • Автор
    Jay Goninen
  • Годы выхода
    2020 - 2026
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    303
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    © 2026 Beyond the Wrench
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