Wrench Turners Podcast

General Manager, Fixed Operations Director, Coach - T.C. Coleman Join us as we delve into the compelling career journey of T.C. Coleman, a seasoned leader whose roots in automotive passion were planted in childhood, nurtured by his father's engineering role at Nissan. T.C.'s early exposure to the mechanics of car maintenance and the automotive industry's inner workings ignited a lifelong passion,...

"Success Leaves Clues" General Manager, BMW of West Houston https://www.bmwwest.com/ Charles Cannon III In this inspiring conversation with Charles, we explore a career journey that started with a desire to become a veterinarian but took a turn into the automotive world: a move that would shape Charles' life in unexpected ways. From his humble beginnings in sales to leading both Lexus and BMW deal...

"Training isn't a cost; it's an investment that pays dividends in skills, loyalty, and productivity." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast Automotive Trainer & Technician Toyota Of Puyallup Inc Wayne Bridges In this episode, I sat down with Wayne Bridges, a 50-year veteran of the automotive industry who’s worn many hats—technician, service advisor, service manager, instructor, and now dealershi...

"You are not a leader until you've created a leader who can create another leader." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, Mechanic, Enthusiast, and Entrepreneur Travis Caldwell In this episode, I sat down with a mechanic who knows firsthand that persistence, a positive culture, and respect are key to success in the shop. Travis shared how his journey taught him the importance of mentorship and find...

"Once trust is broken, it's hard to recover." 10 Mill Mastery - Wrench Turners Podcast Series 9, Episode 7 Leading up The Lads: Marshall Sheldon Stephan Dos Santos Richard Mueller Russell Wickham Summary In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of building and maintaining trust within management and leadership roles. They discuss the challenges technicians face in establishin...

“Just because someone can produce doesn’t mean they’re ready to lead.” This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, Mechanic and Service Manager Scott Auto Group Willie Carter In this episode, I sat down with Willie Carter, a former mechanic turned service manager who knows what it takes to rise in the ranks. Willie shares his journey, from fixing up a beat-up Hyundai Scoupe in high school to leading a te...

"True leadership starts when you realize that every person you lead brings their own strengths and stories to the table." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, Mechanic, Fixed Operations Director, and Coach Bozard Ford Lincoln Jeremy Stephens In this episode, I got to sit down with a technician-turned-fixed-ops director, who’s proof that grit and character drive success in the automotive world. Jer...

"You need to earn their trust." 10 Mill Mastery - Wrench Turners Podcast Series 9, Episode 6 How to Build Your Shop Influence The Lads: Marshall Sheldon Stephan Dos Santos Richard Mueller Russell Wickham Summary In this conversation, we discuss the challenges faced by leaders in the automotive industry, particularly in mentoring younger technicians. Exploring generational differences in work attit...

"Just shut up and listen." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, Mechanic and Assitant Service Manager https://www.scottautogroup.com/ Brooklynne Morse As an assistant service manager and former mechanic, Brooklynne shares her journey in the automotive industry and offers advice for mechanics to be happier, healthier, and more productive. We chat and emphasize the importance of attention to detail...

"You have to make decisions and whether the decision leads you down the correct path or not, you don't know until you start walking it." In this episode of Wrench Turners Podcast Mechanic, Shop Owner, and Content Creator  @HumbleMechanic  Charles Sanville In this riveting episode of The Wrench Turners Podcast, Charles "The Humble Mechanic" Sanville shares the unfiltered truth about climbing the ra...

"It's 10 times harder than it's portrayed on social media." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, Entrepreneur and owner of Vehicle Reman Jonathan Carr https://www.vehiclereman.com/ We cover topics such as entrepreneurship, the benefits of vehicle remanufacturing, the importance of repair and remanufacturing in the automotive industry, urban development, property appreciation, the...

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, Mechanic and Content Creator David Crossland aka Mechanic Mouse Summary In this episode, David and I discuss his journey as a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) Technician and content creator. He shares insights on the importance of mentorship in the trade, the challenges and benefi...

"Look at the overall picture. Don't focus on individual days." 10 Mill Mastery - Wrench Turners Podcast Series 9, Episode 5 Auto Industry Poison: How to Keep It from Affecting You as a Mechanic The Lads: Marshall Sheldon Stephan Dos Santos Richard Mueller Russell Wickham Our conversation revolves around the topic of staying positive in the automotive industry despite the negativity w...

"The more you put into [education], the more you get out of it." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast,  Technician at Elgin Toyota Jake Pratt Jake, a seasoned mechanic, talks about his journey into the automotive industry, his education at UTI, and his recent work at a Toyota dealership. They emphasize the importance of continuous learning, the benefits of working on reliable vehicles, an...

"Do you start them with once upon a time?" 10 Mill Mastery - Wrench Turners Podcast Series 9, Episode 4 Elevate your RO Stories The Lads: Marshall Sheldon Stephan Dos Santos Richard Mueller Russell Wickham Summary The conversation revolves around the use of specific words and details in narratives and stories in the field service industry. Marshall shares his practice of using words like...

The innovation that happens post-crisis, is vital to the progress of our industry. This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, Market President at Dynatron Software, Inc. Brad Paschal Brad Paschal is a lifelong learner and key "giver of documents" as Dynatron. Brad shares his unique insights on the automotive industry, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving and innovative thinking in dea...

"Every story shared is another opportunity to continue changing the future of our industry." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, the last episode of the Recruiter Series. Peterbilt Technician and Trade School Recruiter Peterbilt Motors Company Josh Goodwin https://www.linkedin.com/company/peterbilt-motors-company/ Today we're finalizing our recruiter series with Josh Goodwin. Josh,...

"Listen to understand instead of trying to fix the problem immediately." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, the 6th episode of the Recruiter Series. Family Man, Recruiter, Entrepreneur, and Podcaster Automax Recruiting And Training Joe Lockerd In this episode, I chat with Joe Lockerd, a veteran in automotive recruitment, about his journey and the industry's evolution over 20 years,...

"At the end of the day, a recruiter is nothing without the relationships that they build." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, the 4th episode of the Recruiter Series. Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at AutoCanada Patty Ruggia Website http://www.autocan.ca Phone 1-866-938-0561 With over 30 years in automotive recruitment (....12 🙃, lol), Patty emphasizes building long-term relationsh...

"This industry truly accepts you for who you are, no matter what." 👇 This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, the 4th episode of the Recruiter Series. Automotive Recruiter, Driving HR Strategy and Employee Development. ⁠Jayne Reczulski⁠ ⁠Engaging Human Capital⁠ Jane Reczulski, an experienced recruiter and business owner, discussed the importance of transparency and fit in the recruitment pr...

"I just love helping people find the next step in their life." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, the third episode of the Recruiter Series. Twin, Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Blue Collar Recruiter Nathan Lenahan, Smooth Operators Search https://www.linkedin.com/company/smooth-operators-search/ Nathan shares his journey from the military to leading his own recruitment company, focusing o...

"Resentment happens when technicians never experience great leadership." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, the second episode of the Recruiter Series. Automotive Recruiter with 20+ years experience, Family Man, and culture fit facilitator, Steven D. Adragna, Global Auto Staffing https://www.globalautostaffing.com/ Steven and I talk about the challenges of recruiting automotive technic...

"If you make the environment feel safe where people can be themselves and talk about topics that perhaps are difficult to talk about, you're just going to empower people to be better." This week on Wrench Turners Podcast, the first episode of the Recruiter Series. Automotive Recruiter and Sales Trainer Larry Feldman, Career Changers USA https://www.careerchangersusa.com/ A veteran in...

"the Marine Corps ruined me..." 10 Mill Mastery - Wrench Turners Podcast Series 9, Episode 3 Mechanics Being Professional The Lads: Marshall Sheldon Stephan Dos Santos Richard Mueller Russell Wickham Takeaways 👉 Watch your language, period 👉 Read to expand your vocabulary 👉 Correct grammar will help with Warranty 👉 Typing speed can affect your paycheck Let's get into it. j. --- D...

"I rather have my hands on the machine than having someone explain the machine to me" This week on Wrench Turners Podcast Young Mechanic at Germain Motor Company Michael Townsend With a passion for taking things apart and understanding how they work, which naturally led him into this profession, Michael shares his transition from a previous job to a more fulfilling career as a mechanic....