Beyond the Wrench

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! On today’s episode, we dive into recruiting for shops. Our guest is Lisa Joseph, Director of Recruiting, at Find A Wrench. We discuss what shops (big and small) can do to make their jobs more attractive to technicians. We dive into recruiting...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today we’re meeting with Mark Wilson to get the latest updates on our newest platform for technicians and shops, WrenchWay. Similar to a “Zillow for technicians,” techs use WrenchWay to find out what it’s really like to work at shops in their...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Is traditional recruiting too slow for technicians? How can dealerships set themselves up to successfully attract technicians in this highly competitive market? This week, we’re chatting with Jake Schaefer, Service and Parts Director at Smart...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! We’re excited to welcome Amanda Schuier to the show! Amanda is the Senior Vice President at Quality Transport Company in Freeport, IL, and she’s very involved with the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) . Amanda’s passion for the truck...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today we’re talking with Ed Roberts, Fixed Operations Director at Bozard Ford Lincoln. Ed is an amazing leader who has helped develop a culture that drives technician retention. Listen in, and learn how Ed focuses on culture from the interview...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! This week we welcome Joe McDonald, VP of Sales for JASPER Engines & Transmissions. Joe’s approach to leadership is exceptional. He understands corporate culture and grows amazing people on his team while maintaining a focus on forward-thin...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! With the shortage of technicians, it has become so important for shops and dealerships who are trying to attract and hire top talent to make sure they are creating an exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process. This...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! This week we’re talking with Ted Ings, Executive Director for the Center for Performance Improvement and Creator of the Fixed Ops Roundtable. Ted is an innovator in the car dealership world, and we’re excited to have him on the show to talk ab...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today we’re speaking with Dave Foy. Dave is the Service & Parts Director for Prime Motor Group and the Founder of the Fixed Ops Mastermind group. Our discussion is on the importance of focusing on culture and customers in fixed ops.  About...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today, we’ve invited back Mark Wilson, CEO of Find A Wrench, to talk about launching two new products during these uncertain times. While the Find A Wrench team was busy preparing to launch WrenchWay, a new platform for technicians to help the...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today we sit down with Tyler Robertson, Founder & CEO of Diesel Laptops. Tyler shares with us how Diesel Laptops got its start by his drive to find a solution to a problem he encountered. Tyler’s shares insights and lessons he learned alon...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Join us as we speak with Jacob Findlay, Founder & CEO of Fullbay. In this episode, we discuss some of the long-term effects that coronavirus and social distancing will have on shops. We also discuss some ways shops can be on top of these c...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! This week, we’re excited to welcome Tim Winkeler, President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service. The focus of this episode is around changing the perception of your shop amongst technicians to make it a more attractive place to work. Tim shares...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! This week we’re talking with Charlie Shephard, Senior Business Analyst for RutterKey Solutions, about taking care of your employees, and in particular, your technicians. We discuss evaluating employees for positions, promoting from within, and...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In our final episode around coronavirus, we're talking to Josh Garvey, Service Manager at Dan's Auto Centre in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. We discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on their shop, and how they're adjusting to the new...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today, we’re talking with Mark Wilson, CEO at Find A Wrench. Mark talks about the recently approved stimulus package — specifically the paycheck protection program — and what it means for small businesses. Plus, we’ll bring you behind the scen...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Join us as we meet with Mike Roppo, President and Director of Dealer Fixed Operations Consulting and Training. Mike shares his insights on the effect coronavirus has had on our dealership network. He shares tips that are not only helpful in ti...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today we welcome Dan Paulson, CEO of InVision Development International. We’re talking about not only how to survive the impact of coronavirus, but also how your business can thrive coming out of it. By adapting and evolving your business and...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Today, we’re sitting down with Ryan Wurtzel, Owner of Kings Equipment in Michigan to discuss navigating the uncertainty of coronavirus as a business owner and leader. We talk about the importance of gaining the confidence of your employees, ta...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In continuing our discussion around coronavirus, today we’re talking with Stacia Aeschbach of Aeschbach Automotive. Stacia tells us how they came to the difficult decision to temporarily shut down their shop, and how they’re staying positive a...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Welcome to Beyond the Wrench! In this short introduction, our host, Jay Goninen, President and Founder of Find A Wrench, shares a little bit about his background and what led him to start the Beyond the Wrench podcast.  From growing up working...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! This week, we’re talking with Tom Wozniak, an Instructor for the diesel program at Madison College about how we, as an industry, can help technical schools get younger individuals more interested in going into the automotive and diesel industr...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! In this episode, we chat with Adam Bryant, who is a master level diagnostic technician at a Toyota dealership in the northeast with over 20 years of experience. We discuss ongoing training and career progression for technicians. Adam shares hi...

Like the Beyond the Wrench podcast? Be sure to follow & rate us — whether on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! With the coronavirus on everyone’s mind, we’re going to be putting out frequent, uncut episodes that cover how shops are being affected by COVID-19.  Today, we’re talking with Tanner Brandt, Owner of Tanner’s Auto Clinic and Training Manager f...