Ratchet+Wrench Radio
Ratchet+Wrench Radio offers four tracks each month that explore the industry's biggest trends, most pressing topics, and the leadership and business management tips and strategies you need to thrive.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
In this week's news round-up, we discuss the growing concerns of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Ford and Honda's 30-day social media cleanse, and how auto sales are predicted to make a rebound.
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Kendall Warnock grew up in a village called Rosalie, Neb., with a population of 90 people. After graduating from Northeast Community College, Warnock decided to take a leap of faith and move to Lincoln, Neb., to start his own shop. During that time, he ran into many obstacles, but he never gave up on his dream. Warnock now runs a successful operation, A1 Automotive, which recently won the Best of Lincoln 2020 in the auto business category, and also serves as a firefighter in his community. Warnock shares how he overcame his fears of living in a bigger city, the shame of having to use food stamps, and became the success he is today.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
In this week's news round-up, we touch on the Moving Forward Act and the most commonly delayed maintenance.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Did you know there have been 20 updates—yes, 20—to the Paycheck Protection Program since it's release mid-March? That's all according to Brad Mewes, Principal at Supplement Advisory, an automotive advisory firm, who has been helping business owners across the country on the confusing and crazy process these past couple of months. Listen to Mewes sit down with staff writer Abby Patterson as they hash out all of the new details on the PPP, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), and other loans you might not even know about. Wanting to still apply last minute? Here are some go-to resources: MBE Capital Partners BlueVine Capital Inc. And for those of you looking for further help, reach out to Brad Mewes at brad.mewes@supp-co.com.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
This week, the industry mourns the passing of three trailblazers and looks at traffic trends as states begin to open up.
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
From almost filing bankruptcy to speaking to thousands, Aaron Stokes has become an inspiration to those in the industry. Here's how he found his voice.
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Last week, there was movement made to address issues small business owners have been running into in regard to government funding. If you are a minority business still in need of PPP funding, please click here.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Frank Leutz is back and he discusses influencer marketing and hot to use it to tap into an existing community of engaged followers.
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
This week, we take a look at what's new as far as funding for small business during the coronavirus and OSHA's new requirements for the coronavirus. For more information, click here. Email associate editor Tess Collins at TCollins@10missions.com for more information and to let us know what type of news you'd like to hear more of.