Ratchet+Wrench Radio

The official podcast of Ratchet+Wrench, providing strategies and inspiration for auto care success.

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Episodes

Grow: Recruiting the Best

Tuesday Dec 03, 2019

Tuesday Dec 03, 2019

Jason Stretch, owner of Legendary Automotive and Truck Service, discusses the importance of recruiting and his approach to the process.

Lead: Show Appreciation

Tuesday Nov 26, 2019

Tuesday Nov 26, 2019

With the holiday season upon us, Aaron Stokes discusses the importance of giving thanks for one of your most valuable assets—your employees. 

Monday Nov 18, 2019

In his inaugural podcast, Frank Leutz, owner of Desert Car Care of Chandler, and co-host Susie Wong, tackle the tech shortage and discuss the techniques that have worked for them as well as areas that they’ve struggled with. 

Tuesday Nov 12, 2019

In this week's episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, Junior Word, president of Carquest North America discusses how he's been able to keep a focus on the customer throughout his time with the company and what he hopes to bring to his new position.

The Consolidation Threat

Thursday Nov 07, 2019

Thursday Nov 07, 2019

Jim Lang, president of Lang Market, discusses what independent shop owners need to do in order to stay relevant. 

Grow: Stress Management 101

Monday Nov 04, 2019

Monday Nov 04, 2019

With SEMA and AAPEX week upon us, Ratchet+Wrench decided to focus on how to manage stress with a busy schedule. In this week's episode, we talk with trainer, speaker, and coach, Joe Robinson, who works for companies all over the world focusing on stress management and work-life balance.

Tuesday Oct 29, 2019

In this month's episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, Aaron Stokes talks about how shop owners can become plagued with fear and how they can get out of this mindset.

Grow: Master Social Media

Tuesday Oct 22, 2019

Tuesday Oct 22, 2019

Jennifer Filzen, owner and operator of Rock Star Marketing, explains why small business owners need to get on the social media train now and what shop owners can do to take it to the next level. 

Friday Oct 11, 2019

Greg Buckley's Delaware shop is an example of a modern shop that's continually invested in new technology. In this podcast, Buckley explains just how he's modernized his shop and how other shop owners can, too.

Innovate: Positive Guidance

Wednesday Sep 25, 2019

Wednesday Sep 25, 2019

Founder of the Automotive Training Center, Larry Witherspoon, explains his program, which uses auto repair to mentor at-risk youth. 

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