Ratchet+Wrench Radio

This week, Ratchet+Wrench shares an update on federal lending and options that shops have. 

During this difficult time, it can be hard to put on a happy face. But, as the leader of your operation, it's up to you to encourage your employees and help them through. Monthly guest Aaron Stokes offers up words of encouragement. 

This week’s round-up includes announcements from OEMs and industry organizations due to the coronavirus.  For more information on the Transformer’s Institute course, click here: For more insight into the EV study mentioned, click here.

With the coronavirus pandemic affecting businesses worldwide, the essential businesses are able to keep their doors open. But even with this, auto repair shop operators are having to get creative with their business practices. Dwayne Myers , owner of Dynamic Automotive, Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference speaker, and All-Star Award winner, talks with staff writer Abby Patterson about ways they'v...

In this episode of From the Editors, Bryce and Anna recap the many conversations they've had with shop owners and industry stakeholders to present the very best tips, strategies and insights for successfully getting your shop through COVID-19. From workflow to financial assistance to leadership, learn the strategies working for the industry's best operators.

Last week, we continued to cover the coronavirus and the impact that it’s had on the automotive industry, including a very special panel discussion with Rissy Sutherland of SRS & Co., Jimmy Alauria of 3A Automotive & Diesel Repair, Bob Redding of Automotive Service Association - ASA and Greg Buckley of Buckley's Auto Care. To listen, click here.   The industry continues to support auto repair shop...

Andy Massoll, owner of The Detroit Garage in Farmington, Mich., shares how he got the word out about concerns he has for the future of the automotive repair industry. 

A panel discussions on solutions for handling the coronavirus pandemic as a small business owner. 

This week, we’re sharing some acts that were put into motion and share what one shop in Florida is doing to give back. Ratchet+Wrench wants to focus on the positive and what shop owners are doing to help out. If you or someone you know is doing something to help out during this scary time, email TCollins@10missions.com . 

Each week, Ratchet+Wrench will be bringing you a round-up of the industry's news. Let us know what you think in the comment section below or email associate editor, Tess Collins, at TCollins@10missions.com.  This week, we continue to cover the coronavirus and give an update on the state of the industry, through an index created by Tekmetric and also which states across the country are deeming auto...

With the coronavirus pandemic underway, many shop owners are wondering how to keep business afloat. While some of us have the luxury of working from home (like all of us at Ratchet+Wrench), shop owners don't have that choice. So, how can shop owners get through this difficult time and keep business going? President and shop owner, Jimmy Alauria of 3A Automotive Service, and one of this year's Ratc...

In this week's round-up, we discuss the coronavirus and share what some shop owners are doing to handle the situation. 

Recorded live at VISION, Aaron Stokes and associate editor Tess Collins discuss the recent tornado in Nashville (1:45), what he's doing to help out those impacted (2:30, how giving back helps with marketing (4:30) and culture (6:00).    Also, stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes recording (8:25) of Aaron, Tess and VP of content and events, Bryce Evans, before the podcast. 

In this week's round-up, we touch on the Nashville tornado, the coronavirus and Amazon's implications on the auto industry. 

Victor Darolfi, founder and CEO of RoboTire, discusses the inspiration behind his company (1:00), hesitations that he’s met from independent auto repair shop owners (3:00) and how the system works (5:10).  Darolfi then discusses where RoboTire currently is (12:00), including Dave Toole’s shop, Toole’s Garage in San Carlos, Calif. He also discusses what is probably the biggest obstacle standing in...

Welcome to the first-ever weekly news round-up podcast from Ratchet+Wrench. This week, Ratchet+Wrench reports on vehicle inspection news. 

What do Kobe Bryant, Ben Hogan and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team have in common? They were all underdogs who used their unique approaches to stay focused on their processes—to unbelievable results. In this episode of From the Editors, vice president of content Bryce Evans and editorial director Anna Zeck dive deeper into three unique stories of triumphing over adversity, and how this month’s f...

In this special podcast, the winners of Ratchet+Wrench’s inaugural Best Workplace awards sound off on what makes their shops worthy of the title. Chip Broemmer, owner of Advanced Car Care,  shares how he worked with his staff in order to allow him to be able to provide tools to his technicians (1:00); Bryan Gossel, owner of BG Automotive, shares how he maintains his award-winning culture across mu...

It's fun to make New Year's resolutions, but so many of us struggle to stick to them. In fact, a recent study from Strava found that approx. 80 percent of people who make New Year's resolutions drop them by the second week of February (so, yeah, right about now). If you are one of the many that contribute to this statistic, it may be time to find a better approach. On this episode of Ratchet+Wrenc...

Monthly guest Aaron Stokes shares his secrets for increasing ARO. 

Monthly guest Frank Leutz, a podcast guru, shares how to make your own podcast.  1:00: Introduction  5:15: Why you should have a podcast  7:30: Business plan for your podcast  11:30 Format and structure of the podcast 12:30 Podcast logo  14:00 Getting ideas for content   22:30: Recording, broadcasting and editing  27:30: Grow your audience  32:30: Podcast payoff  38:00: Wrap-up 

In the inaugural episode of From the Editors, vice president of content Bryce Evans and editorial director Anna Zeck break down the biggest stories in the February issue of Ratchet+Wrench.   First, the two discuss the shift in leadership styles over the years (anyone remember lots of yelling from their high school coaches?), why it’s important to serve your teams, and how to put each team member i...

Casey Welch, CEO and co-founder of Tallo, a hiring platform, shares how shop owners can attract Generation Z and how they're different from Millennials.  2:00 minute mark: Who Gen Z is 3:00 minute mark: How Gen Z differs from Millennials  6:00 minute mark: Gen Z's similarities to the Baby Boomers  7:30 minute mark: How to attract these job candidates  11:00 minute mark: What Gen Z is looking for i...

Grote Industries was recently highlighted by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb for its partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Department of Correction. Through the program, Grote provides workplace experience and training, as well as opportunities for permanent employment to women returning to the workforce.  Andrew Garrett, human resources officer at Grote, discusses the benefits...

Monthly guest Aaron Stokes shares his pick for the KPI you should be tracking (but probably aren't) and how to go about improving it.