
Ratchet+Wrench Radio offers four tracks each month that explore the industry's biggest trends, most pressing topics, and the leadership and business management tips and strategies you need to thrive.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 463 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

What happens when your dad hands you the keys to the shop—and the responsibility—before you’re old enough to vote? In this candid conversation, Tonnika Haynes opens up about legacy, leadership, letting go, and why sometimes the best training is being... more
Cell phones, texts, shop software—auto repair shops have no shortage of ways to communicate. But are they actually slowing you down? In this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, two-way radio expert Stew McClintic talks about why “push-to-talk” technolog... more
Customer retention doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, business consultant John Waters explains why trust is the real currency of the auto repair industry—and how shop owners can create exceptional experiences that ke... more
He built 14 stores. Then he sold 10 of them—one by one—during one of the toughest economic downturns in modern history.
In Fearless to Courageous, James Baxter reveals the sleepless nights, payroll fears, and hard leadership decisions that reshaped ... more
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Meet your new favorite auto care success podcast! Chris and the Rachet Wrench team have created a hub for actionable business strategies for you. Hear from industry experts as they discuss challenges, present solutions, and share their insights into what’s next in the industry.
I really enjoy the content of your podcast, but you really need to improve the sound quality. Also, Tess needs to stay quiet while the guest is talking. Keep improving and thanks for sharing the info!
This podcast has great information to provide and the topics are always changing. Keep them coming, I love what you have to share.
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A practical, leadership- and finance-forward show focused on the auto repair industry, business growth, and the evolving tech and safety landscape. Episodes frequently explore scaling founder-led shops, managing profitability and cash flow, education and workforce development, and how industry trends—like electrification, AI, and ADAS—shape operations. Guests range from shop owners and CPAs to educators and safety experts, providing actionable takeaways for owners, managers, and practitioners aiming to improve operations, profitability, and resilience in a rapidly changing market.
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Recent guests on Ratchet+Wrench Radio include:
1. John Waters
2. James Baxter
3. Hunter Barton
4. Sunil Patel
5. Brian Bates
6. Randy Motos
7. Hunt Demarest
8. Mike Chung
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