
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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 297 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveCareersBusinessLeisure | |||

Keith Smith, writer and visual storyteller of Straight Up Living, shares how he turned his ability to speak “technician” into spreading positivity in the automotive industry through his short film “From Bay Floors to Backroads.” In this episode, Keit... more
Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO of WrenchWay, joins us to recap 2025 and share what’s ahead for WrenchWay in 2026. They discuss the growing partnership with ASE and the launch of ASE Connects, efforts to collect better technician data, and key wins and... more
Steve Johnson and Larry Dixon Jr., legendary drag racers, join us to share their paths in racing and how they’re helping inspire the next generation of automotive enthusiasts and technicians. During the episode, Steve and Larry share their racing jou... more
Lew Olivier, Director of Outreach at the MN State Transportation Center of Excellence, joins us to discuss growing the next generation of technicians. Lew explains how events like Nitro-X spark student interest in technical careers, what shops can do... more
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Jay does a great job of engaging his guests while letting his passion for our service professionals shine through.
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If you’re in the auto services industry, you need to tune into Beyond the Wrench! Jay is an excellent host who leads really engaging and informative interviews with his guests. Value-packed conversations abound in these episodes - highly recommend checking it out!
I could really relate to this podcast , with no experience and just my education from UTI to become a professional technician, I knew what cars I wanted to work on and had several instructors tell me I had no chance of that happening.
I start my shop in my garage and now rent a bigger garage space, I’ve been looking for a one bay shop to rent, to have an actual shop, but there are none I can find in Atlanta.
I own a European Dynamics, I am on google in Atlanta, and could really use help.
But ... more
Great podcast focused on the world of mechanics and helping grow a career not just a job
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Content largely focuses on the challenges and opportunities within the automotive and diesel industries, particularly emphasizing the crucial technician shortage and potential solutions. Episodes explore themes such as enhancing technician education and skills, fostering partnerships between educational institutions and businesses, and discussing innovative strategies to attract younger talent into the trades. Insights from industry professionals highlight the importance of mentorship, ongoing education, and bridging gaps between technicians and management for improved workplace culture. Unique aspects include actionable advice for shop owners and an emphasis on the evolving role of technology in the automotive world, making it especially r... more
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Recent guests on Beyond the Wrench include:
1. Lew Olivier
2. John Melendez
3. Marc Poulsen
4. Bill Demaree
5. Aaron Blount
6. Sunil Patel
7. John Perez
8. Jason Issacs
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