Wrench Turners Podcast

Mr Joshua Taylor
  • 4.2 (5)
  • Automotive

Content for Mechanics to live a happier, healthier, more productive life as a Mechanic. Check YouTube for more content: Wrench Turners Podcast on YouTube. Businesses interested in Sponsoring the show, please reach out to me via Linkedin. Wrench Turners on LinkedIn Remember, Negative Pushes, Positive Pulls, and Always clean your toys before you put them away. j.

  1. 3d ago

    What Technicians Are Really Dealing With Now - 10 Mill on Wrench Turners Podcast

    So the 10 Mill lads took over.In this episode of 10 Mill Mastery, Marshall Sheldon, Richard Mueller, John Baranski, and the mysterious camera off Josh Arnold sit down for a real technician panel about what’s actually happening inside shops right now.This one goes everywhere.Passwords that change constantly.Scan tools that need updates before you can even work.Videos and photos are becoming part of every repair.Warranty documentation.Hot shops.Young techs are hitting the six-hour wall.Energy drinks, bad lunches, mental fatigue, and the difference between being lazy and learning how to work.Then the conversation turns into something bigger.How do you lead apprentices without crushing them?How do you coach a tech who’s stuck in diagnostic circles?How do you build shop culture without turning “roasting” into damage?How much direction does an owner actually need to give their leaders?And when does a job stop being worth the money?Marshall keeps the conversation moving from the field service side.Richard brings the structured dealership leadership perspective.John brings the boat world, the faith, the chaos, and the big picture questions.Josh Arnold stays hidden like a mystery dude in witness protection, but still drops the kind of quiet Subaru tech wisdom that makes everyone stop and listen.No polished keynote.No corporate script.No Joshua steering the ship.Just four technicians talking through passwords, videos, heat, pressure, leadership, money, values, and the modern weight of fixing things for a living.This is 10 Mill Mastery, without me.Negative PushesPositive PullsGod Blessj.⚠️ Disclaimer:I’m a licensed mechanic. That doesn’t mean I know what I’m doing, whether it’s fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/00:00 Opening Prayer00:24 Passwords, Logins, and Technician Tech Overload02:24 Boat Diagnostics and OEM Platforms05:12 GM Techline, Updates, and Bricked Modules10:02 DMS Logins, Video Inspections, and Warranty Photos14:32 VPNs, Hotspots, and Mobile Programming Problems20:14 The Six Hour Wall for Young Technicians25:49 Midday Check Ins and Technician Productivity27:31 Helping Young Techs Learn How to Work32:25 Diagnostic Frustration and Knowing When to Step Away35:08 Shop Roasting, Mistakes, and Mentorship38:15 Watches, Fitness, and Side Conversations41:35 Alberta, Weather, Taxes, and Moving South44:44 Owner Vision, Guardrails, and Shop Direction47:51 Making Money Is Not a Clear Business Plan53:41 Pay, Risk, and Knowing Your Hard Line1:00:46 Jobs, Core Values, and When to Leave1:12:28 Closing Reflection

    1h 16m

  2. May 22

    From Broken Back to Master Tech - Chris Biediger aka @TxToolGuy⁩ on Wrench Turners Podcast

    Chris Biediger, better known online as Texas Tool Guy, has lived a technician's story that doesn’t fit into a clean little box. He broke his back at 17. Lost hearing in one ear. Left college. Worked the lube rack. Got humbled by an electrical diagnosis. Left the dealership world. Went back to school. Bartended. Fixed cars in his driveway. Got pulled back into the trade. Built a social media following by accident. Then helped launch a Toyota and Lexus specialty shop in Texas. But this episode isn’t just about tools, certifications, or dealership drama. It’s about what it actually takes to survive and grow in this trade. Chris talks about learning the hard way, asking for more money, getting certified, reading service information, flat rate pressure, dealership politics, mentorship, content creation, Toyota and Lexus work, ADAS, and why technicians have to take their physical and mental health seriously. Because if your body goes, your career goes with it. And if your head isn’t clear, your diagnosis won’t be either. This is a real technician conversation about grit, growth, money, mentorship, family, and building a better life with a wrench in your hand. Follow Chris: Texas Tool Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txtoolguy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@txtoolguy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TxToolGuy⁩ Hill Country Yoda Works Toyota and Lexus Specialists in New Braunfels, Texas Subscribe to The Wrench Turners Podcast for real conversations with technicians, shop foremen, service leaders, trainers, and automotive professionals who are working to make this trade healthier, happier, and more productive. Negative pushes. Positive pulls. j. ⚠️ Disclaimer: I’m a licensed mechanic. That doesn’t mean I know what I’m doing, whether it’s fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence. Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45eb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/ Chapters 00:00 Chris Biediger, TxToolGuy 04:07 Breaking his back... 08:41 Leaving college for the dealership 10:26 Getting humbled 15:17 The mentor who taught him 20:16 Certifications, flat rate, and pay 28:26 COVID, side work, and the auto pull 38:22 Ford, heavy line, and learning value 51:06 Leaving Toyota to build something 55:59 Starting Texas Tool Guy

    1h 14m

  3. Apr 24

    She Didn’t Plan This Career… Now She Leads Technicians | Racheal Bright | Wrench Turners Podcast

    Most people don’t plan to lead technicians. Racheal Bright didn’t either. She walked into the industry knowing four words… and now leads teams responsible for keeping mission-critical equipment running where downtime costs thousands per minute. In this episode of The Wrench Turners Podcast, we break down what leadership actually looks like in the real world, not theory, not management books, but on the ground, in the shop, and in the field. We get into: 👉 How she accidentally got into the industry 👉 What the first year really felt like (confusion, pressure, learning fast) 👉 The reality of leading technicians under constant urgency 👉 Why preventative maintenance isn’t boring… It’s everything 👉 The difference between shop work vs field work pressure 👉 How trust is built (and lost) with customers 👉 What separates average techs from high-value leaders This isn’t just about material handling or forklifts. This is about leadership in any shop, any trade, anywhere. If you’re a technician, advisor, or service manager trying to get better… this one matters. 🎙️ About The Wrench Turners Podcast Real conversations with real people in the trades. No fluff. No scripts. Just the truth about what it takes to build a career, lead people, and stay in the game. 📢 Want to be on the show? If you’re a mechanic, technician, or leader who started on the tools and has a story to tell, reach out. Auto. Heavy-duty. Motorcycle. Marine. RV. If it moves… We’ll talk about it. Negative Pushes Positive Pulls j. ⚠️ Disclaimer: I’m a licensed mechanic. That doesn’t mean I know what I’m doing, whether it’s fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence. Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45eb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/ Find Racheal Bright: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheal-bright-08281262/ Check out Gregory Poole Equipment Company https://www.linkedin.com/company/gregory-poole-equipment-company/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Setting the Stage 04:00 Meet Racheal Bright 05:50 How She Got Into the Industry 08:10 “I Only Knew 4 Words” 10:05 The First Year 12:30 When It All Finally Clicked 14:45 What Is Material Handling 17:00 The Hidden Cost of Downtime 19:30 Shop vs Field Technicians 22:00 Pressure in the Field 24:30 Leadership Lessons 27:00 Why Most Shops Struggle 29:30 Simple Systems 32:00 The Problem With Disorganized Workflows 34:30 Preventative Maintenance Is Everything 36:45 Why PMs Build Trust 39:00 What Separates Great Technicians 41:30 The Reality of Leading 43:30 Advice for Anyone 45:00 Outro & Final Thoughts

    56 min

  4. Mar 27

    The Truth About Automotive Painters - Brandon Roy, Refinish Technician and NCM Teacher Explains

    Brandon Roy grew up in the collision industry. His grandfather was a blacksmith. His father ran body shops and taught collision repair. By the time Brandon was a teenager, he was already sanding panels and painting vehicles inside the family shop. What started in a paint booth eventually turned into a career that spans more than two decades across collision repair, estimating, operations, coaching, paid speaking, and national training. Today, Brandon travels across North America as an instructor with NCM Associates, helping shops develop leaders, improve performance, and build stronger teams in the collision repair industry. In this episode, we talk about: 👉 What it takes to become a world-class refinish technician 👉 The difference between paint “applicators” and real painters 👉 Why mentorship is the most overlooked advantage in the trades 👉 How leadership and culture shape successful collision centers 👉 Why attitude and problem-solving determine long-term success If you work in collision repair, mechanical service, or dealership operations, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth in the trades. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Wrench Turners Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@wrenchturners 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel Subscribe for episodes on: 👉 Service advisor training 👉 Technician productivity 👉 Service Leadership 👉 Mechanic Mental Health 👉 Repair order accuracy 👉 Dealership leadership and culture 👉 Fixed Ops coaching and management 👉 Automotive Content Creation 👉 Event Media and Publication 👉 Event Filmography Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45eb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/ Find Brandon Roy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-roy-697b5356/ Chapters 01:05 Introducing Brandon Roy 02:30 Growing Up in Collision 04:30 What a Refinish Tech Does 07:00 The Truth About Paint 10:30 Painters vs “Applicators” 14:00 Family Influence 18:00 Mentorship Matters 22:00 Commitment vs the Modern Career 26:00 Hiring the Right People 30:00 Becoming a Paid Speaker 33:30 Advice for Technicians 35:30 Final Thoughts

    38 min

  5. 10/10/2025

    From Dealership Chaos to Dockside Leadership: How John Baranski Built Respect the Hard Way on WTP

    John Baranski started as an automotive technician in the middle of the 2008 recession, when shops were closing and layoffs were constant. Instead of quitting, he learned everything no one else wanted to do. Water leaks. Convertible tops. Hybrids. That grit carried him from fixing cars to fixing boats… and eventually, into leadership. Today, John is a shop foreman in the marine industry, managing a team that repairs some of the most advanced wake and performance boats in the world. In this episode, we talk about: 👉 How to survive shop closures and layoffs 👉 Turning hard jobs into career opportunities 👉 Building accountability and trust on the shop floor 👉 The difference between working hard and leading hard 👉 What it takes to move from wrenching to leadership If you’re a mechanic, technician, or service professional who wants to level up, this conversation will hit home. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Wrench Turners Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@WrenchTurners 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel Subscribe for episodes on: Service advisor training Technician productivity Repair order accuracy Dealership leadership and culture Fixed Ops coaching and management Automotive Content Creation Event Media and Publication Event Filmography Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45eb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/ FixedOPS Marketing — Service marketing tools for dealerships https://www.fixedopsmarketing.com https://www.youtube.com/@fixedopsmarketing https://www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketing Chapters: 00:00 – Opening Prayer 01:00 – Who is John Baranski? 03:00 – Discovering a Passion 05:00 – Getting Recruited 07:00 – Surviving the 2008 Crash 09:00 – Learning Work Ethic 12:00 – Accountability, Trust 15:00 – The Power of Great Leadership 18:00 – Finding Culture and Coaching 20:00 – Moving to Florida: 23:00 – Becoming a Master Tech 26:00 – Reaching the Top 29:00 – The Hardest Jobs in the Dealership 31:00 – Transition from Cars to Boats 34:00 – Entering the Marine Industry 36:00 – Learning Boats from Scratch 38:00 – Mentorship, Mindset, and Learning 42:00 – Universal Skills All Mechanics Share 44:00 – Advice for Technicians 47:00 – “Do the Jobs Nobody Wants to Do” 49:00 – The Wildest Customer Stories 51:00 – The Coolest Thing That Ever Happened at Work 52:00 – Final Thoughts and Closing Quote

    52 min

  6. 08/08/2025

    Why You Can’t Find Techs (And How to Fix It) - Sheila Pogue on Wrench Turners Podcast

    Technician recruiting is broken, and Sheila Pogue has seen it from both sides.In this episode of The Wrench Turners Podcast, Sheila shares how she went from a parts counter rookie to leading teams across service, warranty, marketing, and now talent acquisition in RV, Marine, Power Sports, and Automotive.She’s placed techs, she’s hired techs, she’s BEEN the tech’s backup when things went sideways. Now, she’s sounding the alarm: if your dealership can’t recruit techs, it’s not a shortage, it’s a systems problem.In this episode:✅ Why most techs don’t even have a resume✅ What top technicians actually want (and what they don’t)✅ How LinkedIn is “word of mouth on wide open throttle” for hiring✅ What shops should be doing right now✅ Why RV, Marine might just be the next big hiring poolWhether you're a GM, Fixed Ops Director, or recruiter trying to fill your bays, or a tech thinking about your next move, this episode will change the way you think about hiring and getting hired.📌 Like, comment, and subscribe to support smarter recruiting and better technician careers.🔧 Follow Sheila Pogue on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilapogue713/🔔 Subscribe to the Wrench Turners Podcast for more in-depth conversations with industry innovators.#morethancarsSubscribe for episodes on:Service advisor trainingTechnician productivityRepair order accuracyDealership leadership and cultureFixed Ops coaching and managementAutomotive Content CreationEvent Media and PublicationEvent FilmographyListen to The Wrench Turners PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/FixedOPS Marketing — Service marketing tools for dealershipshttps://www.fixedopsmarketing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@fixedopsmarketinghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketing

    42 min

  7. 07/04/2025

    Subaru Service LEGEND | CMA Service Manager Mindy Williams on Wrench Turners Podcast

    Mindy Williams is the definition of a powerhouse. A five-time Subaru Stars winner, Sparkplug Award champion, and the top service advisor at CMA’s Myers team, Mindy knows what it takes to rise from part-time receptionist to full-blown service manager. In this episode of the Wrench Turners Podcast, Mindy shares her journey into automotive, what it means to lead a team while raising two kids, and the exact customer service mindset that’s built her a loyal customer base. She talks real talk about selling with heart, parenting while managing a busy shop, and how care—not—commission, is what keeps customers coming back. 🔧 What You’ll Learn: – Why selling the appointment matters more than selling the repair – How to build unforgettable customer experiences – What every manager should learn from CliftonStrengths – How parenting teaches you to be a better leader and vice versa – Why trust and laughter are the real metrics of success 💬 Mindy also drops this 🔥 question for the next guest: "How do you handle negative feedback?" 🔔 Subscribe to the Wrench Turners Podcast for more in-depth conversations with industry innovators. #morethancars If this helped, comment with your next video idea or tag someone who needs to press record. Better yet, go make something. I would love to see it. Subscribe for episodes on: Service advisor training Technician productivity Repair order accuracy Dealership leadership and culture Fixed Ops coaching and management Automotive Content Creation Event Media and Publication Event Filmography Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45eb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/ FixedOPS Marketing — Service marketing tools for dealerships https://www.fixedopsmarketing.com https://www.youtube.com/@fixedopsmarketing https://www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketing ASOTU - More than Cars - Where Innovative Ideas In Auto Are Born https://www.asotu.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@asotu/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu Toma - "We care about our customers." https://www.toma.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomavoice/ Chapters 00:00 Intro to Mindy Williams 01:39 Falling into automotive by accident 03:47 What appointment setting teaches you 05:46 Handling objections like a pro 07:39 Why Mindy loves selling 10:00 Relationship-based selling 12:30 Using a calendar to build loyalty 14:34 Customer care beyond the bay 17:33 What parenting taught her about leadership 19:30 What makes CMA different 21:50 How to make your team feel appreciated 23:13 How to find joy in your job 25:41 Advice to technicians: speak up 27:46 Mindy’s take on work-life balance

    31 min

  8. 05/30/2025

    Top Tech walks out of the dealership but regrets it - David Rodrigues on Wrench Turners Podcast

    On this episode of the Wrench Turners Podcast, I sit down with Canadian technician David Rodrigues. For nearly 20 years, David has been mastering his craft on Hondas and Acuras. This is not just a career recap. It’s a deep dive into legacy, leadership, and the reality of working flat-rate. David shares how he started through co-op, landed a rare apprenticeship, and became the go-to diagnostic tech. But then he left. Why? Leadership that didn’t fight for his time. And when he returned, everything changed. In this episode, we cover: 🙋‍♂️ Why being the best technician in the shop can feel like a curse 🙋‍♂️ How he diagnosed a TLX that only failed in the rain 🙋‍♂️What real support from a service manager looks like 🙋‍♂️How a good shop foreman can make or break a dealership 🙋‍♂️Why boring jobs make the best money This is for the tech who wants more. More respect. More growth. More meaning in the work. Don't miss this conversation if you’re leading techs or trying to become one worth following. Chapters: 0:00 The technician’s legacy 3:00 Hot Wheels to Hondas 10:00 Earned Apprenticeship 17:00 Dealership promised everything, delivered nothing 26:00 Diagnosing the impossible TLX 33:00 Shop foremen make or break it 42:00 The boring jobs pay the best 45:00 Best advice for every tech 49:00 Work-life balance isn’t one-size-fits-all If you're a fixed ops director, service manager, Technician, BDC trainer, SaaS Founder, Service Advisor, or automotive professional looking to understand the future of dealership operations, this discussion offers valuable insights. 🔔 Subscribe to the Wrench Turners Podcast for more in-depth conversations with industry innovators. #morethancars If this helped, comment with your next video idea or tag someone who needs to press record. Better yet, go make something. I would love to see it. Subscribe for episodes on: Service advisor training Technician productivity Repair order accuracy Dealership leadership and culture Fixed Ops coaching and management Automotive Content Creation Event Media and Publication Event Filmography Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45eb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/ Sponsored by The Bearded Brotherhood Premium beard care products built for technicians. Use code WRENCH15 at checkout: https://thebeardedbrotherhood.co https://www.youtube.com/@TheBeardedBrotherhood https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bearded-brotherhood Powered by: FixedOPS Marketing — Service marketing tools for dealerships https://www.fixedopsmarketing.com https://www.youtube.com/@fixedopsmarketing https://www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketing The Lion Partnership — Consulting for service department performance https://www.lionpartnership.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lion-partnership DCS - Digital Communication Solutions — Digital Sales and Service Tags https://www.dicoso.us https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-communication-solutions/ ASOTU - More than Cars - Where Innovative Ideas In Auto Are Born https://www.asotu.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@asotu/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu Toma - "We care about our customers." https://www.toma.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomavoice/

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Content for Mechanics to live a happier, healthier, more productive life as a Mechanic. Check YouTube for more content: Wrench Turners Podcast on YouTube. Businesses interested in Sponsoring the show, please reach out to me via Linkedin. Wrench Turners on LinkedIn Remember, Negative Pushes, Positive Pulls, and Always clean your toys before you put them away. j.

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  • Creator
    Mr Joshua Taylor
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mr Joshua Taylor
  • Show Website
    Wrench Turners Podcast

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