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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Presented by Truck Country and Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer, More Than Just Trucks is a podcast for gear heads, truckers, or anyone who wants to learn more about the trucking industry. Come along with me as we dive deeper into what makes this $700 billion industry an essential part of all of our lives.
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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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ASE certified master technician and senior Delphi Technologies instructor, Dave Hobbs, sits down with automotive product experts, trainers and engineers. Each episode provides technicians and shop owners best practice advice to sharpen their skills in their service bays. Episode topics will include proper fuel pump installation, diesel engine performance, vehicle electrification, ignition coil diagnostics, battery charging and more. As a trusted adviser in the automotive industry, Delphi Tec ...
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Fostering Real Connections with Auto Schools
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Mike Wiant, Regional Sales Representative at Shelby American, is a catalyst in the auto industry, driven by a passion for inspiring students and engaging with local schools. From initiating exciting events like, "Drive a Shelby to School Day" and “AutoBlast,” Mike is dedicated to getting students excited about careers in the auto profession. His ef…
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Nicolle and Ben (Trucker Baddie & Fake Trucker) | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP19
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Nicolle and Ben aka Trucker Baddie and Fake Trucker. We talk about Nicolle’s time in the army, how she got into truck driving and how she developed her career as an online creator. We also talk to Ben about his new venture “Fake Trucker” and the reality of running this kind of business.…
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Master Technician Pays it Forward with Positivity
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As an ASE Master Automotive Technician, Robert Solei's positive attitude and happiness are contagious both in the shop and throughout this episode. He walks us through his career, highlighting his early years as an automotive technician, discussing a life-changing event that shaped his outlook today, and sharing his honest opinion on the flat rate …
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Bruce Spencer, Owner of Walt Eger’s Service Center, shares his journey from corporate life to shop ownership. He emphasizes the importance of hiring a COO, living by the shop's values, fostering friendly competition among technicians, and maintaining the right level of profit transparency with his team. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our G…
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Trucker Tim on how he built his YouTube career | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP18
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Trucker Tim where he shares the full story of how he built his YouTube career from starting as a driver to where he is today, how he deals with hate on social media and his recent struggles with the DVSA. Thanks to Tim for coming on the podcast! If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to…
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How Walser Supports & Empowers Technicians
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Derek Thompson, an ASE World Class Toyota Technician at Walser Toyota, walks us through how Walser has prioritized their technicians, the expansion of their new shop, and how Derek has maintained his most important tool—his body—throughout his years as a technician. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Derek Thompson ASE World Class T…
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Ryan Mack, Group Project Manager, walks us through 100 years of Milwaukee Tool—from the fresh beginnings in Wisconsin, to cordless tools getting the attention of technicians, to the massive brand loyalty Milwaukee Tool has built today. Ryan gives an inside look at the multinational company. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Ryan Ma…
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TRUCK TECH UK reflects on his first year of business | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP17
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by our first-ever Talkin' Shop guest, Russell aka TRUCK TECH UK, where we catch up one year later to reflect on what his first year has been like starting his own business after having left the DAF main dealer as a master tech. We also discuss how he makes YouTube videos, his plans for the…
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Collision Technician Survey Results & Analysis
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Dara Goroff, Vice President of Planning & Industry Talent Programming at I-CAR, discusses findings from their recent collision technician survey and efforts to promote collision careers. Key takeaways include the importance of gathering anonymous staff feedback, listening to their needs, and being prepared to make changes based on their input. View…
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What’s New with ASE? A Chat with the CEO
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Dave Johnson, President & CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) dives into all things ASE-related. Dave shares his personal journey, industry insights, and the critical challenges faced by automotive professionals today. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Dave Johnson President & CEO, National Institu…
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Sandy Flat Out Flat Broke | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP16
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Sandy Flat Out Flat Broke to talk all things trucking, running a business and how he got to where he is today! Thanks to Sandy for coming on the podcast! If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more! Sandy Flat Out Flat Broke: https://www.instagram.com/flat_out_…
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Anders Gustafson, Co-Founder of ShopLevers and former shop owner, breaks down technician compensation. He shares lessons learned from starting a new shop, including the importance of incentive plans, offering benefits like health insurance, and evaluating pay plans correctly. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our Guest: Anders Gustafson Co-Fo…
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Danny Corwin from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools and Jay Abitz from Freedom High School discuss why shops, dealerships, manufacturers, and other businesses need to support skilled trades programs. They also dive into the struggles schools are facing, from budget cuts to a lack of administrative support. View the video podcast on YouTube About Our…
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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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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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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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In this episode, Ray welcomes back technician training program students Diesel and Chris as they compare and contrast the advantages of attending a traditional college compared with a tech school.By Ray Clark
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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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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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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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Two Truck Country technician training program students come from opposite ends of the age spectrum. Diesel, 19, entered the training program fresh after graduating high school. Meanwhile, Chris, 53, took a detour on his way to the program, initially pursuing a career as an airplane pilot and other opportunities before making his way to the Truck Co…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Truckergirl850 (Shannon Pettinger) | Talkin' Shop EP6
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In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron sit down with content creator and female HGV driver, Shannon Pettinger, also known as Truckergirl to talk about her journey into trucking, starting a haulage business and dealing with internet trolls. Thanks to Shannon for coming on the podcast! Donate to Ethan's Journey: https://www.gofundme.com/f/k…
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