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Beyond the Wrench

Jay Goninen
Automotive Industry
Technician Pay Survey
Milwaukee Tool
Wrenchway
Cordless Technology
Leadership
Workforce Development
Diesel Industry
Bureau Of Labor Statistics
Technician Pay
Power Tools
Automotive Education
Feedback From Users
Battery Technology
Employee Engagement
Educational Institutions
Sonic Tools
Milwaukee Tools
Full Bay
Repairpal

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

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John Perez
Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Sonic Automotive
Sonic Automotive
Episode: Hiring Under 18: Lessons From a Shop That Does It Right
Jason Issacs
Director of Product Marketing at Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Episode: Milwaukee Pipeline Series: Solving Shop Lighting Challenges
Tom Wozniak
Diesel instructor at Madison College and associate state director for SkillsUSA Wisconsin
Madison College
Episode: Webinar Replay: Building Effective Educational Partnerships
John Gustafson
Owner of Gustafson Brothers, passionate about next-generation training in the automotive field
Gustafson Brothers
Episode: Webinar Replay: Building Effective Educational Partnerships
Rena Rennebohm
Service advisor coach known for her impact on training and development within the automotive industry.
Episode: When Service Advisors Put Technicians First, Everyone Wins
Dave Anderson
Mr. Accountability, Author, and Speaker
Learn to Lead
Episode: Leading with Accountability & Influence
Darrin Barney
Owner of Elite Consulting, a firm focused on coaching automotive shops
Elite Consulting
Episode: Helping Shop Owners Build Profitable, Fulfilling Businesses
Lauren Reinhold
Diesel technician instructor and program developer
Kirk NationaLease
Episode: Building the Future Technician Workforce
Curtis Gardner
Audi Master Guild Technician with nearly nine years of experience.
Audi
Episode: Career Survival Tips for New Technicians

Host

Jay Goninen
Moderator and Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay, he focuses on fostering discussions that improve the automotive and diesel industries through insights from shop owners, technicians, and educators.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Great Host!

    Jay does a great job of engaging his guests while letting his passion for our service professionals shine through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djohns16
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J5erra
    United States2 years ago
  • Value-packed!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States3 years ago
  • I started A rolls royce & Bentley repair shop when everyone told me I could not

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajs rolls royce garage
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome podcast with diverse lil group of interview subjects

    Great podcast focused on the world of mechanics and helping grow a career not just a job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pa pizza
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for automotive professionals looking to improve their operations and attract younger talent.
Many reviews commend the emphasis on mentorship and training, viewing it as crucial for the industry's future.
There are some comments expressing a desire for more actionable insights rather than just discussions.
Listeners appreciate the engaging style of discussions, noting the host's ability to highlight key insights from guests.

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Hiring Under 18: Lessons From a Shop That Does It Right
Q: How did you kind of come to that mentality or what drove that to make you want to figure out ways to figure this out?
I realized early in my life that if you just ask and hope for something, you have less chance of getting what you want than saying, okay, we're going to make this happen.
Milwaukee Pipeline Series: Solving Shop Lighting Challenges
Q: What advice would you give to entry-level technicians regarding lighting?
Invest in a headlamp and a pin light for inspection; these will help them in their work as they build their tool collection.
Milwaukee Pipeline Series: Solving Shop Lighting Challenges
Q: How has the automotive side of lighting grown over the years?
The product line has exploded from five products to over 60 products across various battery types.
Milwaukee Pipeline Series: Hand Tools Designed with Technicians in Mind
Q: How do you keep pushing the limits on things?
Leah mentions that it's part of Milwaukee's culture to always look for improvements while maintaining a sense of being an underdog, which helps them identify further opportunities for innovation.
Milwaukee Pipeline Series: Hand Tools Designed with Technicians in Mind
Q: When you're going into a shop, how is that process or how does that work?
Leah explains that the product managers work with the job site solution sales team to gather insights by observing technicians and understanding their workflow, ensuring the feedback leads to real innovations.

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Focusing on the automotive and diesel industries, this podcast examines how shops and dealers can enhance their operations and profitability. Topics cover a range of issues faced by industry professionals, including effective educational partnerships, the significance of service advisors, accountability in leadership, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of technician training. Each episode features insights from shop owners, technicians, and educators who share their personal stories and challenges, aiming to attract new talent to the field and improve the future of the industry. The conversational style encourages a collaborative environment, motivating listeners with relatable experiences and expert advice.

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Recent guests on Beyond the Wrench include:

1. John Perez
2. Jason Issacs
3. Tom Wozniak
4. John Gustafson
5. Rena Rennebohm
6. Dave Anderson
7. Darrin Barney
8. Lauren Reinhold

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