Beyond the Wrench
Beyond the Wrench

Beyond the Wrench

Jay Goninen

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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 industry forward.The Beyond the Wrench Podcast is powered by WrenchWay.

Recent Episodes

Mentorship is the Beginning of Leadership
FEB 25, 2026
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 and follow the slides here About the Episode Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]: Dwayne Myers, Dynam...
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64 MIN
What 5,500 Technicians Really Think About the Industry
FEB 18, 2026
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, [email protected]: Mark Wilson, WrenchWay, [email protected]; Dave Johnson, ASE, [email protected] Links &...
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67 MIN
Training & Developing Young Technicians
FEB 11, 2026
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...
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61 MIN
Building Better Collision Technicians in the Classroom
FEB 4, 2026
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...
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63 MIN
Bonus Episode: Inside Alliant Power’s Capital Reman Acquisition
JAN 30, 2026
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...
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30 MIN