The Next Gen Trucking Association is a membership-based advocacy group solely dedicated to advancing the trucking industry as a career choice for the next generation through nationwide education and awareness initiatives. As a leading national nonprofit trade association, Next Gen Trucking Association (NGT) inspires, educates, and provides resources for young people and schools and promotes opportunities within the trucking industry. This podcast is all about steering the next generation tow ...
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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 ind ...
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Big dudes Ben and Josh talk about all things automotive. Everything from American muscle to Europian and Asian. We love all things cars and have been turning wrenches for decades as professional shade tree mechanics. Feel free to send us any questions and we will be happy to answer them.
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Welcome to Talkin' Shop, the podcast where hosts Louis and Aaron dive deep into the world of heavy-duty vehicles! Join us as we explore the nuts and bolts of the industry, featuring insightful conversations with expert technicians, seasoned drivers, and even some social media personalities who share their unique perspectives. But it's not all business here – we get personal and peel back the layers to uncover our guests' inspiring journeys, from how they started to where they are today. So j ...
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The Blue Collar Narrative has one goal in mind: share a real picture of what life in the trades is like. Join us as we interview people from a variety of trades to discuss what a day in their life is like, what kind of pay you can make in their field and what skills are required to break into the industry. We strive to offer students a path outside of college where they can have a stable, financially rewarding career.
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Resources to help you understand the world of truck driving through the use of stories and a pathetic attempt at humor
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One driver's insights and sometimes humorous views of truck driving and the trucking industry… and anything else he feels like dumpin' on ya
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Hello my name is Trent Barr and thank you for listening to The Racing Ear Podcast. I have been a passionate historic sports car racing fan since I was a child and I started my first version podcast back in 2014. I started going to historic sports car racing events and audio recording racing cars in the paddock and on the track. Then I started up again and I wanted to interview people who have been in the racing industry. I have been involved with hosting this podcast with 2-Time 24 Hours of ...
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Shop Leadership & Management Advice
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John Spence, one of the top business experts in the world, author, CEO, and speaker, is back to offer key leadership and management advice. He covers the elements of a good culture, the importance of caring for your people, and the impact that keeping toxic high-performing people can have on your business. View the video podcast on YouTube About Ou…
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Matt Kerhin, Technology & Engineering Teacher at Hartford Union High School, joins us to talk about the huge teacher shortage in technical education—from the impact of retiring teachers to training the next generation and the costs of retaining teachers. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Matt Kerhin Technology & Engineering Teacher…
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FMCSA talks about the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
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During this podcast, key points included expressions of gratitude to sponsors and introductions of FMCSA guests Nikki McDavid and Becky Rehburg. Nikki provided an overview of the FMCSA's Commercial Driver's License Division, particularly highlighting the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SDAPP), its origins, objectives, and the application …
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Leadership Transition—Going from Technician to Manager
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Russ Green, Operations Officer at Machinery Advisors Consortium, expresses how top employers need good leaders to keep people happy. Understanding employees, proper career growth, and keeping up with the industry pace are key to nurturing future leaders. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Russ Green Operations Officer, Machinery Adv…
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An Interview with Carriers in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
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The meeting discussed the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, focusing on how it addresses the driver shortage issue in the trucking industry by training candidates aged 18 to 21. Tim and Joe highlighted their company's participation reasons, program setup, trainer requirements, and benefits for young drivers. Feedback from participants indic…
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Pete White | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP15
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Pete White of Whites Transport Services and SellMyTruck, where he shares what it's like to run a haulage firm and the challenges new business owners face, what it's like driving in Europe and why he started his business, SellMyTruck. Thanks to Pete for coming on the podcast! If you enjo…
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Tanner Brandt, President of Autodiag Clinic, discusses the value of evaluating your technicians’ actual take-home income and the necessity of proper pay plans when assessing technician compensation. Tanner also dissects WrenchWay’s recent Technician Pay Survey and Technician Compensation Tool. To see how much technicians are making in your area and…
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Jay Marrazzo, General Manager of AIM Group, LLC, brings a fresh perspective on how shops and dealerships can improve by thinking of different departments as having different cultures. He also gets candid and discusses our industry's shortcomings. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Jay Marrazzo General Manager, AIM Group, LLC jay@aim…
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Cranebrain | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP14
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Cranebrain (Connor) to talk about all these things cranes including how he got into the industry and his advice to youngsters. Thanks to Connor for coming on the podcast! If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more! Cranebrain: https://www.instagram.com/cranebr…
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2024 Technician Pay Survey Results & Data Tool
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WrenchWay Co-Founders Jay Goninen and Mark Wilson dive into WrenchWay’s 2024 Technician Pay survey. The survey gathered data about pay and benefits from thousands of technicians across the country. WrenchWay processed the information and developed an evolving technician compensation tool available for free at wrenchway.com/pay. Download the video w…
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Navigating Automotive Technician Education
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George Arrants, Vice President at ASE Education Foundation, is back to clear up misconceptions about hiring employees under 18, discuss the shortage of teachers, and explore the impact that work-based learning can have on students. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: George Arrants Vice President, ASE Education Foundation george.arra…
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Repairing Relationships in the Service Department
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Trust in the service department is imperative to running an effective shop. Derrick King, Director of Fixed Operations at ClearShift, joins us to give honest advice every shop needs to hear. From the importance of having transparency with your employees to simply respecting their career aspirations, you don’t want to miss these tips! View the video…
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Bignath & Truckershaun | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP13
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In this chaotic episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Bignath and Truckershaun! Filled with constant laughs, the pair share with us some crazy stories of life on the road, how they met and... the future of trucking (or maybe not)! 😂 Thanks to Nath and Shaun for coming on the podcast! If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like a…
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Fernando Miranda, Vice President of Transformers Institute, walks us through how everyone sets their own meaning of success in their career and life. He talks about how to create a positive mindset, ways to stay consistent through the highs and lows of life, and the importance of finding your inspiration. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our…
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TRE Ep 50 Rob Dyson and Rick Knoop Racing Memories.
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Hello again Racing Ears, This is a special episode where I was fortunate to be able to have a chat with Rob Dyson and Rick Knoop at the same time. Rob and Rick were both very gracious to spend time with me chatting about sports car racing / professional road racing in all of its splendor and lore that was rekindled during this glorious phone call d…
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The Impact of Digital Tools on Fixed Operations Management
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There is a lot of technology that impacts service departments. The hard part is evaluating what software or digital tool could be useful for your shop. Corey Smith, National Fixed Operations Training Manager for APCO Holdings, LLC, discusses how to get team buy-in for new products, the importance of training on new technology, and how to evaluate p…
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Roman Garcia discusses his early hands-on experience with truck maintenance, and how a high school program at STC shaped his career path.
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Roman Garcia shared becoming a business owner, influenced by family, his early hands-on experience with truck maintenance, and how a high school program at STC shaped his career path. Roman highlighted the importance of practical training for aspiring technicians and challenges faced by young students gaining hands-on experience. He stressed the ne…
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Mark Mutton from Inflection Point shared his journey from an electrical engineer to utilizing A.I. for staffing.
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Mark Mutton from Inflection Point shared his journey from an electrical engineer to staffing, founding the company in 2019. Their recruitment approach utilizes AI tools like chat GPT for personalized messaging, aiming for successful placements by matching candidate values with company culture. Inflection Point's in-house programming team develops A…
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Dealership Recruiting w/ WrenchWay & Hireology
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WrenchWay partners with Hireology to help dealerships better hire technician talent. Tiffany Czerwinski, Director of Automotive Partnerships at Hireology, discusses the impact this new partnership will have on dealership recruiting. She also addresses several challenges the automotive industry is currently facing, including talent shortages and the…
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Professional Struggler on why young people aren't becoming technicians | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP12
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Professional Struggler - Chris Allen to talk about how he started making videos, why he shows the real-life struggles of being a mechanic and making a living from YouTube. Thanks to Chris for coming on the podcast! If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more! C…
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Chris Craig, the Fixed Operations Content Owner from RockED, is back to talk about service department communication. In this episode, he dives into the current state of the automotive industry, gives various management and communication advice on how to support shop staff, and shares great tips for service advisors. View the video podcast on YouTub…
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TRE Ep 49 2024 David Love Vintage Races at Sears Point Raceway
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Hello again Racing Ears, Mr Producer and I were able to attend the 2024 CSRG David Love Vintage Races held at Sears Point International Raceway in Sonoma California. It was great to see this place in its glory on a late winter Saturday after a very wet winter with its green hills and tiny white flowers popping up all around the circuit. Got to do m…
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Creating Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students
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Sue Dickson, Founder of Give Me Ten, and Jack Wilson, Auto Service Instructor at Lake County Tech Campus, discuss the progress of collaborating with the industry to develop more meaningful work-based learning opportunities for students. Each individual's path in the automotive field varies, and not everyone is suited to become a technician. The Giv…
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TRE Ep 48 Special Guest Kim The Diesel Mechanic
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Hello again Racing Ears, Here is a great conversation that I had with Kim Schiedel who is and was the owner of Schiedel's Fleet Services in Sacramento California for many years. Kim has recently retired. Kim also has many interests and passions that have allowed him to be involved in many endeavors throughout his life. One of the interesting parts …
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What it's really like working on a gold mine as a heavy diesel mechanic | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP11
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Ben Towers who shares with us what it's really like working as a heavy diesel mechanic on a gold mine in West Africa, and having to fix gigantic mining machinery. Along with some crazy stories about what life is like out there and how he envisages the future of machinery using hydrogen …
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Josh Arnold, Master Technician of Toyota & Subaru Corvallis, is back again to give young technicians seven tips from his seven years as a technician. From focusing on developing skills to never wasting an opportunity, Josh passes along valuable lessons he has learned along the way. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Josh Arnold Mast…
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TRE Ep 47 Remembering Sweet Lou Gallagher
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Hello again Racing Ears, I wanted to put together an episode for someone that went out of their way to allow me the opportunity to have a tour inside of a 50,000 watt major metropolitan radio station in Sacramento California. Lou Gesicki who's radio name is Sweet Lou Gallagher gave me a tour of KFBK News Radio 1530AM and 93.1FM on the eve of Thanks…
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New Technician Pay Plan at Woody Anderson Ford
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WrenchWay’s Co-Founder & CEO, Mark Wilson, covers an exclusive conversation with John Frazier, Service Director of Woody Anderson Ford, to discuss their new technician pay plan. This is a different type of episode for us, but provides great insight and real-world conversation about how one dealership started and implemented a forward-thinking techn…
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The collaboration between two High School teachers in Ohio lead to an Amazing BioDiesel Project.
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This chat centered on an High School biodiesel program in Ohio involving ( Principal Eric Lawson lawsone@blan.org ) ( Ms. Harpen, Chemistry Instructor, harpena@blan.org ) (Mr. Bronson, Diesel Tech Instructor, ronsonG@greatoaks.com), and two former students Jacob, and Rianna. They teach biofuel production, especially from used oil sources like a bik…
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CJ, a dedicated truck driver from Australia and a spokesperson for the trucking industry, shares her journey.
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CJ discussed progression in obtaining truck driving licenses and emphasized the need for proper training before handling larger vehicles like road trains. CJ highlighted her unique lifestyle of flying to Western Australia to drive road trains at a gold mine. She shed light on her involvement in a campaign creating awareness about truck drivers' nee…
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Philip Austin, Technical Training & Development Manager, Niterra North America
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Let’s talk about improving the automotive industry and properly training future technicians. Philip walks us through why dedicated training during the day instead of after work can be valuable. He also breaks down the impact of hands-on training, and discusses the importance of teaching the basics. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest:…
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David Crossley (DC European) | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP10
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by HGV driver, content creator and business owner, David Crossley. David has us in stitches through the entire thing, talking about his life and what it was like growing up in France as a child, while sharing some stories of driving in Europe and now where he's at with his business, DC Eur…
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Joe McCue, Founder & Partner, Pencilwrench
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Helping technicians quickly write accurate repair event documentation, Pencilwrench allows shops to provide customers with an invoice that is clear, concise, and readable. In this episode, we explore how new shop software can help improve the overall perception of technician careers by bringing professionalism and transparency to the forefront. Vie…
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Technician efficiency and productivity are crucial factors in maximizing your shop's profitability. In this episode, we discuss the impact new technology can have on shops, exploring how it can simplify technicians' tasks, improve customer retention, and ultimately boost revenue. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Jon Belmonte, CEO …
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Jodi (pinktrucker90) & Captain Jack Spanners | Talkin' Shop EP9
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by industry power couple and social media influencer duo, Jodi (Pinktrucker90) and Jack (Captain Jack Spanners) to talk about how they maintain such a strong relationship, working together and their plans for the future. Jodi shares with us the story of why she left her job and much-loved …
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Matthew Donovan & Craig Misak, SocketTime
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Is the automotive industry still the only industry that uses faxes? Let’s talk about shop management, scheduling, and improving your shop’s efficiency! In this episode, we'll explore the unique SocketTime software and how it helps shops maximize every technician’s day and every hour, while still allowing flexible scheduling for technicians. View th…
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Haiden Watkins discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry.
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Haiden Watkins, a 19-year-old broker, discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry. Haiden shares that he started working in warehousing at 14 and was inspired by his father's involvement in transportation. He explains that brokers connect vendors with suppliers or purchasers to facilitate transactions and make money …
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Dr. Thomas Litzinger & James O’Dell, Northwood University
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Learn the importance of valuing your technicians, discover effective strategies on how to transition out of flat rate, and explore ways the auto industry can improve technicians’ career paths. Immerse yourself in Aleck's passion for the automotive industry in this week's episode! View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guests: Dr. Thomas Litzin…
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Lewis Turner (Tiewraps & Tape) | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP8
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Lewis Turner AKA Tiewraps and Tape, a well-known HGV technician and social media content creator, to talk about his career, how he got started, and what it's like being a young technician. Thanks to Lewis for coming on the podcast! Tiewraps and Tape: https://www.instagram.com/tiewraps_a…
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Aleck Brownstein, Regional VP, Volvo Car USA
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Learn the importance of valuing your technicians, discover effective strategies on how to transition out of flat rate, and explore ways the auto industry can improve technicians’ career paths. Immerse yourself in Aleck's passion for the automotive industry in this week's episode! View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Aleck Brownstein R…
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Clarissa Rankin, a successful truck driver and influencer, shares her story and passion for the trucking industry.
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https://rktrainingacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamclarissarankin/ Clarissa Rankin, a successful truck driver and influencer, shares her story and passion for the trucking industry. She discusses her journey into trucking, the different social media platforms she uses to connect with her audience, and why she loves being an owner-operator.…
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Jim Phillips, Principal, Training Team USA
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Born and raised in a dealership, Jim’s evolving passion for the automotive industry has blossomed into key advice on what it takes to create a great shop. From the importance of evaluating financial statements to the process of rebuilding dealerships in crisis, Jim breaks down his expertise in this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench. View the vide…
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Encouraging Women To Consider Careers In Traditionally Male-Dominated Fields With Ken Midgett
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Lindsey Trent and Ken Midgett discuss the importance of getting more females involved in Career Tech Ed (CTE) programs. They share their personal experiences with encouraging women to consider careers in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as plumbing and diesel technology. Ken emphasizes the need for a supportive and inclusive environment th…
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Bogi Lateiner, Host of All Girls Garage on MotorTrend
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As a master technician with over 20 years of experience and a public figure within the industry, Bogi has a unique message to share. Discover the challenges she and other women face in the shop, the significant impact respect for technicians can have, and the changes the automotive industry has undergone over the years. View the video podcast on Yo…
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Jaimie T (ont.trucks) | Talkin' Shop EP7
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron sit down with HGV driver and content creator, Jaimie T, to discuss her journey into driving trucks (from previously driving buses) and what it's like being a woman in the industry. Thanks to Jaimie for coming on the podcast! To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel: https…
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George Russell, Founding Member, Machinery Advisors Consortium
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Dealers come together, share best practices, evaluate each other's businesses, and grow together. Learn how valuable peer performance groups can be to dealers, explore how to support the career development of aging technicians, and dive into the evolution of the equipment industry. View the video podcast on YouTube (1:38) George’s Background (14:46…
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Jason Wang, the founder and CEO of Free World, discusses the challenges faced by individuals with criminal histories when reentering society.
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Jason Wang, the founder and CEO of Free World, discusses the challenges faced by individuals with criminal histories when reentering society. He highlights the financial burden they face due to low-paying jobs and accumulated debts. Jason shares his personal story of growing up in poverty and experiencing abuse, which led him down a dark path resul…
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High School Advisory Boards with Patterson High School CDL Instructor Dave Dein
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Dave Dein, the CDL coordinator and instructor at Patterson High School in California, shares his experience with forming an advisory board for their truck driving program. The advisory board consists of local trucking companies who contribute to the program and help guide its development. They meet quarterly or every six months and have ongoing con…
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Josh Simons, Instructor at Greenville Technical College
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We explore Josh’s career in automotive, discuss his decision to become an instructor, and he shares key advice for young technicians on how to find good managers and mentors. Our team is taking a couple of weeks off the podcast for the holidays. We would like to thank you for all of your support, wish you Happy Holidays, and we will see you in 2024…
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Jake Kepich is the Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Technician Instructor at the Center of Applied Technology North in Severn, MD. In this podast, Lindsey and Jake speak about Advisory Boards. His program is certified by ASE Education Foundation and AED Associated Equipment Distributors. It prepares students for the shift towards electric vehicles and hyd…
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