Ratchet+Wrench Radio

Addressing the Technician Shortage and the NAPA Team Tool Rebate

The Journey to Find the Right Coach w/Tonnika Haynes

Peace of Mind or Damage Control? The Case for Proactive Security in Auto Repair

In this episode of Rachet+Wrench Radio, sponsored by AMAROK, Editor-in-Chief Ivan Rioja-Scott sits down with AMAROK Enterprise Development Manager Jackson Skey to talk about how improving your repair shop's security can be a turnkey solution that can give your customers peace of mind that their vehicle is being cared for. The right security solution can even save time and reduce vehicle damage because it may reduce or eliminate the need to move vehicles inside the facility each night.  Join us as we uncover how easily a system can be installed to get your shop on the road to higher security and productivity.
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Thinking About Selling your Shop? Here's is how w/Jesse Jackson of Mango Automotive

In this episode, Jesse Jackson, owner of Mango Automotive, talks about things you can do to help the sale of your shop. She discusses factors that can get your shop a higher valuation and her road to expanding from scratch to 7 shops.

How to Build an Automotive Repair Shop Brand

Understanding Every Minute of Your Effective Labor Rate

Tara Topel on Building a Brand, Choosing the Right Coach, Recruiting Techs, and More

Editor Ecclesia w/Chris Jones & Ivan Rioja-Scott: AI, Tariffs, RWMC, & More

Why Are We Trying to Get Approvals for Everything on The DVI?

The Single Shop Model vs. The Franchise Model

In this episode we chat with Dutch Silverstein, a 26-year veteran of the auto repair industry. Dutch shares with us his thoughts about running a successful shop, why the franchise business model can decrease quality, and how to succeed in the auto repair business.