216 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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Improving Your Dealership or Shop
Jay Marrazzo, General Manager of AIM Group, LLC, brings a fresh perspective on how shops and dealerships can improve by thinking of different departments as having different cultures. He also gets candid and discusses our industry's shortcomings.View the video podcast on YouTubeAbout Our Guest:Jay MarrazzoGeneral Manager, AIM Group, LLC jay@aimgroupsales.comSponsor:Sonic ToolsAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, WrenchWayjayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122WrenchWay Resources:Te...
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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 & TransmissionsAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder ...
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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.View the video podcast on YouTubeAbout Our Guest:George Arrants Vice President, ASE Education Foundationgeorge.arrants@aseeducation.orgSponsor:Thermo KingAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, WrenchWayjayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122WrenchWay Resour...
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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!View the video podcast on YouTubeAbout Our Guest:Derrick KingDirector of Fixed Operations, ClearShiftderrick.king@clearshift.comSponsor:Sonic ToolsAbout Our Host:...
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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.View the video podcast on YouTubeAbout Our Guest:Fernando MirandaVice President, Transformers Institutefernando@transformersinstitute.comSponsor:Jasper Engines & TransmissionsAbout Our Ho...
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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.View the video podcast on YouTubeAbout Our Guest:Corey SmithNational Fixed Operations Training Manager, APCO Holdings, LLCcsmith...