Beyond the Wrench

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Automotive #237

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 dive deep into what’s going on in shops and dealerships and what we can do to help drive the industry forward.

The Beyond the Wrench Podcast is powered by WrenchWay.

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  • Habits, Mindset, and Leadership Lessons for Big Growth
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  • What Attracts Technicians to Auto Collision
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    Mar 5, 2025 – 01:18:56
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  • The Walser Way: Part 2
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  • Shaping Collision Careers Through Mentorship
    Jan 15, 2025 – 59:45
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  • Best of 2024: Evolution of Women in the Shop (Replay)
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  • Best of 2024: Shop Leadership & Management Advice (Replay)
    Dec 25, 2024 – 01:01:48
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    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:02:28
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    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:05:50
  • NHRA Driver Helping to Attract Technicians
    Dec 4, 2024 – 01:06:37
  • Relationship-Driven Culture
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:01:44
  • ASE & WrenchWay Partner to Enhance School Assist
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:03:04
  • Career Advice for Aspiring Technicians
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:13:49
  • Engaging Young Minds in Diesel
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:00:52
  • Bridging the Auto & Truck Skills Gap
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    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:03:11
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    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:07:07
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Recent Reviews
  • djohns16
    Great Host!
    Jay does a great job of engaging his guests while letting his passion for our service professionals shine through.
  • J5erra
    Great show
    Informative
  • oliviabaker13
    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!
  • Ajs rolls royce garage
    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 I keep getting told no no no no no. But I am saving every dime and me charging 5k for a brake pad service on a rolls royce Cullinan, I do believe I will have a nice little shop soon. Love the pod cast! Gives me hope and let’s me know what I’m doing is a good thing and the right way.
  • Pa pizza
    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
  • hhurrdfd
    Another podcast
    Another podcast by and for shop owners and industry supporters trying everything they can to keep or hire mechanics. Stop talking about it and do something
  • Tim Winkeler
    Interesting and engaging
    Love the fact that Jay is doing these. Our auto repair industry is filled with great people who can tell amazing stories. Can’t wait to listen to them all.
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