Way of the Technician Podcast

WrenchWay’s Jay Goninen joins WOTPod to talk about the future of the technician career path, the Voice of the Technician survey, and what it will take to fix the industry. This is the conversation every tech, shop leader and educator needs to hear. In this episode of WOTPod, we sit down with Jay Goninen, founder of WrenchWay, to talk about his journey from turning wrenches to building one of the m...

This episode is about what it really takes to build a successful career as a technician. Not just big paychecks, but discipline, smart decisions, and planning for the long game. Curtis and Jalid dive into the mindset and habits that separate techs who burn out from techs who build something that lasts. In this episode we get into: • Why success as a tech starts with how you manage your money • Too...

In this episode of The Way of the Technician Podcast, we sit down with ShelbyWrenches, a technician who’s redefining what it means to push through barriers and chase a dream. Shelby shares her journey from working in the food industry to finally landing a spot at a Honda dealership and the uphill climb that came with being a woman in a male-dominated trade. From rejections and self-doubt to turnin...

Gary (EliteVoice) has lived just about every side of the service lane — technician, advisor, and now, creator. In this episode, we dive deep into his story: how he got his start changing oil and working his way up to service advisor, learning the ropes, building relationships, and finding his place in an industry that doesn’t always make it easy to stand out. He shares how a simple idea with a fri...

In this episode of The Way of the Technician Podcast, we sit down with Adrian (@HondaTech371) to unpack what it really means to grow in this industry, from the early days as a young tech to mentoring the next generation. We cover a ton of ground in this one, including:🔧 How Adrian got started as a technician and built the HondaTech371 brand📈 The importance of training, mentorship, and leadership...

The Way of the Technician Ep 002 — Featuring Ted IngsIn this episode, we sit down with Ted Ings, Founder of the Fixed Ops Round Table (www.fixedopsroundtable.com) and the Center for Performance Improvement, a true force for positive change in the automotive industry. Ted opens up about his personal journey with leukemia, his mission to raise awareness through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a...

The automotive industry is facing its biggest shift since the Model T.In this episode of The Way of the Technician ( ‪@WOTPod‬ ) we dive into the realities and opportunities shaping the trade today. From a nationwide tech shortage to the rise of EVs, from supporting our families to growing lifelong careers, this conversation is built for anyone curious about the future of being an automotive techn...