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Estimated from 4 chart positions in 4 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Automotive#47100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Automotive#1705K to 30K
- 🇳🇱NL · Automotive#1301K to 10K
- 🇦🇪AE · Automotive#4100K to 300K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
103K to 320K🎙 ~2x weekly·311 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
206K to 640K🇨🇦47%🇦🇪47%🇺🇸5%+1 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
82K to 256K
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Honest Conversations Move the Industry Forward
Jun 10, 2026
1h 06m 15s
Mentorship, Career Moves, & Trusting Your Gut as a Technician
Jun 3, 2026
1h 06m 21s
SkillsUSA's Real Impact on the Next Generation
May 27, 2026
1h 04m 11s
Building Technicians From the Ground Up
May 20, 2026
59m 40s
BMW's STEP Program: Nurturing the Next Generation of Technicians
May 13, 2026
1h 17m 03s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/10/26 | Honest Conversations Move the Industry Forward | Chris Craig—Fixed Ops Curriculum Developer at RockED and content creator with 135,000 followers across platforms—has built his following by saying the things most people are afraid to post. In this episode, he breaks down why showing both sides of every industry argument is slowly shifting the culture, from the ASE certification debate to the 30/30/30 myth, what shops get wrong when hiring new grads, and the financial traps that push young techs out of the trade. Watch the video recording A... | 1h 06m 15s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | Mentorship, Career Moves, & Trusting Your Gut as a Technician | Josh Arnold, Recon Lead Technician at Austin Subaru, is back on the podcast for another honest conversation about life in the trade. He opens up about mentoring apprentices from scratch, what it really took to turn around a struggling recon department, and how public speaking and MPI video have pushed him to grow in ways he didn't expect. Watch the video recording About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Josh Arnold, Austin Subaru, Connect with Josh o... | 1h 06m 21s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | SkillsUSA's Real Impact on the Next Generation | Christian Spell, a recent high school graduate and SkillsUSA National Officer, joins Jay to share how a serious injury redirected his path—straight into automotive class and SkillsUSA. He opens up about competing, leading, and developing the professional skills most techs never learn in a shop. Watch the video recording About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Christian Spell, SkillsUSA, cspell@skillsusanationalofficer.org Links & Resources Get notified ... | 1h 04m 11s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Building Technicians From the Ground Up | Todd Ainsworth, Shop Owner at Swedish Automotive, Inc. and President-Elect of the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA), joins us to talk about developing the next generation of technicians and why most shops are leaving that opportunity on the table. During the episode, Todd covers his journey from technician to shop owner, gives a closer look at NWACA's apprenticeship program and what makes it work, and why it's easier to grow a technician from scratch than to fix someone else's bad habits. ... | 59m 40s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | BMW's STEP Program: Nurturing the Next Generation of Technicians | Antonio Maldonado and Jake Martin are recruiters for the Service Technician Education Program (STEP) at BMW North America—and they go way beyond just recruiting. In this episode they break down how STEP works for automotive and collision students, what hands-on training from day one actually looks like, and how BMW is nurturing the next generation of technicians from first contact to career. During this episode we experienced some technical difficulties — we apologize for any inconvenience t... | 1h 17m 03s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | Inspection Video Is the New Standard—Are Your Students Ready? | Video inspections are now standard in dealerships and shops across the country, but most students graduate without ever recording one. In this episode, Warner Jones, Sr. VP at TruVideo, walks instructors and program directors through why inspection video is a must-have skill for today's students, how it closes the communication gap between techs and customers, and how schools can get the industry's leading video platform at no cost. Watch the video recording About the Episode Host: J... | 35m 09s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Build a Shop That Runs Without You | Dan Paulson, Author of “Escape the Owner’s Trap,” joins us to tackle one of the biggest challenges shop owners face—being stuck in the middle of everything. We break down how to build accountability without micromanaging, fix communication gaps, and create processes your team will actually use. If your shop depends on you to function, this episode shows you how to change that. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Dan Pau... | 1h 02m 29s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | Growing the Auto Industry Funnel: Recruiting, Training, & Inspiring the Next Gen | Justin Allen has been in the automotive industry since 1998—and now, as a Regional Field Trainer for Hunter Engineering Company, his passion is training the next generation of technicians. In this episode, Justin breaks down how he got his start under the hood with his dad, tips for technicians that want to sharpen their skills with training, and how the industry needs to change its attitude toward young people walking in the door. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: ... | 59m 03s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Technician Happiness Starts the Moment They Walk In | Marco Zwanenburg, Aftersales Consultant at New Drive Consulting, joins us to be a voice for technicians in this people-first industry. He shares how shops can create a strong first impression from day one, why appreciation has to go beyond pay, and how holding onto the wrong people can quietly damage shop culture. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Marco Zwanenburg, New Drive Consulting, mzwanenburg@comcast.net Links &... | 1h 10m 11s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Women Supporting Women in Auto | Tiffany Scherado, Owner of Lifetime Transmissions and Facilitator of Amazing Women in Automotive (AWiA), joins us to share how AWiA is building a powerful community for women in the industry. Tiffany talks about what’s new since her last appearance on the podcast, what makes the AWiA retreat so impactful, and how being part of the group has helped her grow as both a leader and a person. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGues... | 1h 02m 47s | ||||||
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| 4/1/26 | How Gear Her Up Is Opening Doors for Women in Auto | Jason Kerstetter, Co-Founder of the Gear Her Up Foundation, joins us to share how he’s creating opportunities for young women in automotive. Inspired by his daughter learning to work on her own car, Jason explains how the 12-week program teaches hands-on skills and helps break down barriers in the industry. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Jason Kerstetter, Gear Her Up Foundation, jason@gearherup.org Links & Reso... | 1h 06m 39s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | 5 Steps to Train and Retain New Technicians | Donald Favors, Auto Tech Instructor at Lowell High School, joins us to talk about the five steps he developed for technician retention in his “Pathway to Retention” program. In the episode, he walks through each step in detail—from connecting with local schools to providing technicians with financial education—and shares his journey from working in the automotive industry to transitioning into education. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg... | 1h 08m 02s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Motivating Students & Helping Them Succeed | Gerrot Jacobson, Automotive Instructor at Hawkeye Community College, joins us to talk about how he challenges and motivates students in the classroom every day—giving them a safe place to fail so they can learn, grow, and keep moving forward! He also shares his path into the automotive industry and why it’s so important for shops to show up and build relationships with their local schools. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGue... | 1h 03m 18s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Simulating a Flat Rate Pay Plan in the Classroom | David Kocher, Automotive Instructor at Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, joins us to explain how he introduced a simulated flat rate pay plan to help students understand how flat rate works early in their careers. David walks us through his background, the ins and outs of the incentive-based system he’s developing for his class, and how students are responding to the experience. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Dav... | 1h 00m 58s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Second Generation Shop Ownership | Brad Templin, COO at Scott's U-Save Tires & Auto Repair, discusses his journey into second generation shop ownership and what the transition looked like taking over his family’s business. He shares why he chose not to take the easy path back into the industry, the importance of proper succession planning, and why owners must continue growing themselves to help their business and people reach their full potential. Watch the video podcast on YouTube About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, Wren... | 1h 06m 33s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Mentorship is the Beginning of Leadership | Dwayne Myers, CEO of Dynamic Automotive, discusses why mentorship is the foundation of leadership and how his team focuses on growing their own technicians through a structured apprenticeship program. From investing in local schools to intentionally developing and nurturing talent, he explains why this approach is key to addressing the technician shortage. Watch the video on YouTube here About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Dwayne Myers, Dynamic Automoti... | 1h 04m 09s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | What 5,500 Technicians Really Think About the Industry | In this recorded webinar, WrenchWay leaders Mark Wilson and Jay Goninen, along with Dave Johnson from ASE, share highlights from the 2026 Voice of Technician Survey. Based on more than 5,500 responses across the automotive and diesel industries, they discuss what technicians value most. Watch the video and follow the slides here About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuests: Mark Wilson, WrenchWay, mark@wrenchway.com; Dave Johnson, ASE, djohnson@ase.com Links &... | 1h 07m 51s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Training & Developing Young Technicians | Cindy Barlow, Director of Industry Relations at WyoTech, joins us to talk about how, as an industry, we’ve neglected training young and entry-level technicians. In this episode, she discusses how shops can better support and develop young talent, why early exposure helps students decide if the industry is the right fit, and how fundamentals, soft skills, and early training are essential to improving retention. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host... | 1h 01m 41s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Building Better Collision Technicians in the Classroom | Jessica Weaver, Auto Body Collision Technology Instructor at Dakota County Technical College, shares how adapting to different learning styles, using visuals, and hands-on play can make a real impact in the collision repair classroom. She explains what it means to truly meet students where they’re at, how she keeps up with rapidly changing vehicle technology as an instructor, and why educators shouldn’t be afraid to ask industry partners for help. Check out the full video version of the podca... | 1h 03m 39s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | Bonus Episode: Inside Alliant Power’s Capital Reman Acquisition | Jeff DeCarlis, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Alliant Power, joins us live from HDAW in Texas to share a major announcement: Alliant Power has acquired Capital Reman. In this episode, Jeff walks through the strategy behind the move, how the team is being integrated, and how the new distribution model delivers a “total package” that helps shops reduce downtime, turn bays faster, and improve long-term reliability. Note: This episode was recorded live at HDAW. We apologize for the b... | 30m 18s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | From Heartbreak to Hands-On Apprenticeships | Renee Crisler, Owner and Founder of the Reilly Crisler Jumpstart Memorial Fund, joins us to share how she turned the loss of her son into a mission to help other “Reillys” explore careers in the skilled trades. She shares Reilly’s story, the purpose behind the fund, what Draft Day looks like, and how others can get involved. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Renee Crisler, Reilly Crisler Jumpst... | 1h 03m 36s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ASE Connects: Building the Technician Workforce Together | Jay Goninen and Mark Wilson from WrenchWay, along with Dave Johnson from ASE, share an inside look at ASE Connects—a new community designed to strengthen the technician workforce. In this recorded webinar, they cover what ASE Connects is, how it connects shops and schools, plans to bring every school onto the platform, and an overview of the new Industry Data Exchange. View the slides & watch the full webinar About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuests: Mar... | 1h 03m 27s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Why Retention in Automotive Starts With People | Eric Wagner, automotive professional, joins the podcast to talk about why the auto industry must shift from a numbers-driven mindset to a true people business in order to attract and retain our talent. Throughout the episode, Eric discusses the role leadership plays in attracting and retaining technicians, why managers need to truly know their people, and what it takes to bring new talent into the industry—and keep them. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the E... | 1h 05m 08s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | From Technician to Filmmaker Spreading Positivity | Keith Smith, writer and visual storyteller of Straight Up Living, shares how he turned his ability to speak “technician” into spreading positivity in the automotive industry through his short film “From Bay Floors to Backroads.” In this episode, Keith walks us through his career as a technician, how he dove into filmmaking, and why he felt compelled to create uplifting visual content in an industry often surrounded by negativity. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! Ab... | 57m 52s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | What’s Ahead for WrenchWay in 2026 | Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO of WrenchWay, joins us to recap 2025 and share what’s ahead for WrenchWay in 2026. They discuss the growing partnership with ASE and the launch of ASE Connects, efforts to collect better technician data, and key wins and losses from the past year. Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube! About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Mark Wilson, WrenchWay, mark@wrenchway.com Links & Resources Get notifie... | 1h 01m 18s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.