Victoria Thomas, CFO & Co-Owner of Kellymoss Inc. joins us on this week’s episode to discuss the growth that comes from failure and having the right mindset. Victoria and host, Jay Goninen, also cover the lack of women in automotive, the value of telling your story, and how to overcome the financial barrier of motorsports to get started in racing.(1:51) Victoria’s Background(16:03) The Story of Kellymoss Inc.(27:38) Growth That Failure Causes(45:03) Lack of Women in Automotive(57:02) Future of MotorsportsResources:Refer your industry friends to WrenchWay and earn free t-shirts. Learn more.Download the free WrenchWay mobile app:App StoreGoogle PlayAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, [email protected] | 608.716.2122About Our Guest:Victoria ThomasCFO & Co-Owner, Kellymoss [email protected]:OK. Your customer’s engine or transmission has failed. But now is not the time for them to trade their vehicle – not without a working engine or transmission. Besides, would they have kept their vehicle another 3-5 years if their engine or transmission had not let them down? If you answered “yes” then Jasper Engines and Transmissions is your choice to give your customer’s vehicle new life and many thousands of miles of enjoyable driving performance. When considering the high cost of a new or newer used vehicle, there’s a pretty good case to be made for replacing a drive train component that has failed or is delivering poor performance – rather than trading their car, truck, van or SUV. Install a quality re-manufactured JASPER product for less than your customer would have to invest in a new vehicle or a newer used vehicle. Check out their website at jasperengines.com to learn more about the money-saving value of JASPER.Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

Warning: This podcast covers topics that may be intense to some listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.Are you happy as a technician? Why or why not? Is it your work environment or personal life affecting your happiness?In this week’s episode, Joshua Taylor who is the Founder of Wrench Turners Online and Just Work Hard Consulting, dives deep into the mental wellness of technicians. Joshua shares data he has gathered from technician wellness surveys, explains the true costs anxiety can have on the shop, and the value of listening to technicians.(1:39) Joshua’s Background(18:05) High-Value Leaders (27:31) Costs of Anxiety (38:40) Wellness Survey Results(48:03) Objective vs. Subjective DecisionsResources:Refer your industry friends to WrenchWay and earn free t-shirts. Learn more.Download the free WrenchWay mobile app:App StoreGoogle PlayAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, [email protected] | 608.716.2122About Our Guest:Joshua Taylor Founder, Wrench Turners Online & Just Work Hard [email protected]:Truck Country & Stoops is the largest family-owned and operated freightliner dealer group in the U.S. today, serving customers at locations in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. For nearly 60 years, they’ve offered new and used medium and heavy-duty trucks, expert service, an extensive parts inventory, and more. If you are wanting to learn more about Truck Country & Stoops visit truckcountry.com.Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

We hear a lot of shops say, “For insurance reasons, my shop can’t hire workers who are under 18-years-old.” Our response to them is usually, “Are you sure?”In this week’s podcast, Matthew White who is the Bureau Director at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, educates us on how easy it can be to hire youth apprentices, and offers useful employment resources for shops and employees.(1:37) Matthew’s Role & Background(12:37) Employment Resources for Shops(28:38) Myths & Processes for Hiring Workers Under 18(46:06) Benefits of Implementing Youth Apprenticeships(54:51) Minors Using Hoists/LiftsResources:Refer your industry friends to WrenchWay and earn free t-shirts. Learn more.Download the free WrenchWay mobile app:App StoreGoogle PlayAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, [email protected] | 608.716.2122About Our Guest:Matthew WhiteBureau Director, Wisconsin Department of Workforce [email protected]:The Zimbrick story began in 1965 when their founder, John Zimbrick, purchased a Buick franchise at the corner of Park and Regent Street in Madison, Wisconsin. John built his dealership around a philosophy he called “Loving Care Service" and the rest is history.  Today the Zimbrick family of dealerships has grown to 16 new car franchises. They have 20 service locations throughout Dane County, an additional store in Milwaukee as well as 3 award winning Body Shops. Zimbrick is behind every errand, every road trip, every commute, every holiday visit, and every emergency. Their customers rely on them for safe and reliable vehicles to get them there and Zimbrick is always looking for talented individuals to help them in their mission.  Winner of Best of Madison and Madison People’s Choice Awards for 2022, Zimbrick is proud to serve its community. Visit the Zimbrick WrenchWay page at zimbrick.wrenchway.com to find out how you can join their team.Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

Andrew Batenhorst, Body Shop Manager at Pacific BMW, brings progressive thinking to the collision repair industry. In this episode, hear how he is going above and beyond to improve the industry, the ways he keeps in touch with his staff, and how he introduced meditation at the shop. (6:29) Andrew’s Background(13:08) Struggling to Find Talent(24:34) Keeping Staff Happy(38:07) Meditating at the Shop(45:27) Manager & Technician Relationships(57:42) Future of the Collision IndustryHelp us reach 1,000 Schools on WrenchWay. Refer a school by emailing [email protected] or checking out our website.Download the free WrenchWay mobile app:App StoreGoogle PlayAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, [email protected] | 608.716.2122About Our Guest:Andrew BatenhorstBody Shop Manager, Pacific [email protected]:Fullbay makes life easier for just about everyone in the shop. Its streamlined workflow helps boost tech efficiency and productivity, meaning more vehicles (and more revenue) can roll into the shop. Shop customers are big fans of their software, too, because it gives them their own portal to authorize work, see how things are going, and even communicate with the shop.Guess what? Owners love Fullbay, as well—but not only because it lets them see how things are going during a day at the beach. The app makes it easy for them to send estimates and invoices. And with Fullbay Payments and Fleet Payments, they’ve made it easier than ever for your customers to pay those invoices. Want to learn more about Fullbay? Head to Fullbay.com/wrenchway!Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

Craig Tomczyk, the Auto/Diesel Technician at FirstGroup America, gets technical in this week’s episode. Listen in as he breaks down his career, covers the importance of understanding and bettering your operational knowledge, discusses his diagnostic process, and much more.(1:28) Craig’s Journey to Becoming a Technician(13:07) Importance of the Theory of Operation(21:42) Steps in the Diagnostic Process(32:58) Using Schematics (49:47) The Value in FailingResources:WrenchWay’s Solutions for TechniciansDownload the free WrenchWay mobile app:App StoreGoogle PlayAbout Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder & President, [email protected] | 608.716.2122About Our Guest:Craig TomczykAuto/Diesel Technician, FirstGroup [email protected]:OK. Your customer’s engine or transmission has failed. But now is not the time for them to trade their vehicle – not without a working engine or transmission. Besides, would they have kept their vehicle another 3-5 years if their engine or transmission had not let them down? If you answered “yes” then Jasper Engines and Transmissions is your choice to give your customer’s vehicle new life and many thousands of miles of enjoyable driving performance. When considering the high cost of a new or newer used vehicle, there’s a pretty good case to be made for replacing a drive train component that has failed or is delivering poor performance – rather than trading their car, truck, van or SUV. Install a quality re-manufactured JASPER product for less than your customer would have to invest in a new vehicle or a newer used vehicle. Check out their website at jasperengines.com to learn more about the money-saving value of JASPER.Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube TikTok