Ratchet+Wrench Radio
by Ratchet+WrenchThe official podcast of Ratchet+Wrench, providing strategies and inspiration for auto care success.
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Episodes
Running a Profitable, Sustainable, and Enjoyable Shop
38m · PublishedIn this episode, Maryann Croce, shop owner and founder/coach at Small Biz Vantage, talks about why shop owners can get bogged down by their businesses, what causes it, and seven leadership tips to help them get out of the rut and on top of their game.
5 Exceptional Traits of Gen Z Employees
25m · PublishedIn this episode, Sara Fraser of Haas Performance Consulting dispels myths about Gen Z workers and discusses five traits that make them among the best workers in the workforce.
How NACAT Serves Automotive Educators
30m · PublishedIn this episode, the team at FenderBenders, a sibling publication to Ratchet+Wrench covering the collision repair sector, speaks to Drew Barnes and Heather Sebben of North American Council of Automotive Teachers. They're going to talk about what NACAT is and how it serves automotive. They’re reaching their 50th anniversary of operation and will celebrate that at their annual conference this summer.
Turning Comebacks Into Opportunities
19m · PublishedIn this episode, Kendall Warnock of A1 Automotive in Lincoln, Nebraska, talks about how auto repair shop owners can turn comebacks and upset customers into raving fans.
He also talks about his humble beginnings growing up poor on a reservation and how that became the catalyst to how he learned to treat people and why he cares so much about his customers, team, and community.
Meeting the Automotive Aftermarket's Most Pressing Needs
23m · PublishedIn this episode, Jay Woodall, General Manager of National Accounts Retail/Branded at Interstate and a board member of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, discusses the AACF's efforts to support individuals facing severe financial hardship during disasters, and provides guidance on accessing the charity's assistance for yourself or your employees.
Enhance Your Service with The DVI Quadrant
33m · PublishedIn this episode, Jamie Cuthbert, founder & CEO of AutoServe 1, talks about the harmony between auto repair shops and their customers when digital vehicle inspections are done with care, intention, and good communication.
Achieving Clarity Through Failure
36m · PublishedIn this episode, Juke Ball of Juke Auto in Austin, Texas, discusses mistakes he made as a young shop owner and the resulting lessons.
You can read the story that inspired the episode, "What You Don't Know You Don't Know" on ratchetandwrench.com.
Growing From Mistakes to Become a Better Shop Owner
40m · PublishedIn this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, Erich Schmidt talks about the early mistakes he made as a shop owner that have enabled him to become the conscious business owner he is today.
How to Hire Faster (and Retain Longer)
26m · PublishedIn this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, Mike Allen, owner of Carfix Auto Repair & Tires with shops in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area, talks about why he likes to hire fast (as quickly as the same day), how he does it, why it works and why his people stick around.
Strong Shop Culture Begins with Onboarding
30m · PublishedIn this episode, Bill Greeno of Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee, California, talks about his meticulous process for onboarding new team members.
Bill was a 2022 Ratchet+Wrench Best Workplaces winner and has a reputation for having a strong shop culture that begins with how he onboards his new hires.
Ratchet+Wrench Radio has 195 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 78:34:43. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on October 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 28th, 2024 15:40.