Ratchet+Wrench Radio

Lindsay Whalen, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time WNBA champion, talks about some of the leadership principles she now utilizes as a college basketball coach at the University of Minnesota. Many of her strategies, such as identifying great assistants, offer relevant tips for business leaders like those that operate auto repair facilities.

This week, a major cancellation, retirement and legislation were all announced.

In this month's episode of From the Editors, editorial director Anna Zeck combs through the magazines' archives to find the best tips for how to overcome turnover on your team and bounce back stronger than ever. Learn more about the value of exit interviews, how to think strategically about your team, and why you need to consider your own role before starting the hiring process.    

Monthly podcast guest Frank Leutz, owner of Desert Car Care in Chandler, Ariz., shares how to reinvigorate your technicians and get them back on track and loving what they do. 

This week, we examine the HEALS Act and what OEMs are saying about government loans. 

David Askwith, director of operations, Autostream Car Care in Maryland, shares how after months of struggling during COVID-19, his MSO hit its best sales day ever and is now outpacing pre-COVID pace.

This week, we report on trends in small businesses across the nation, SEMA news and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. 

The goal for owners Eric and Allison Smith of Cannon's Automotive Service? Keep getting better and better when it comes to leadership, marketing, and overall processes. And after taking over Allison's father's business, they joined Elite Pro Service to get an extra helping hand in the mix. On top of that, they utilized an old idea from Allison's father that has proved to be a big success. They even got on their local radio station to promote their cause [15:45-18:15]. Hear all about their growth over the past couple of years and how those on the outside and hard work helped get them to where they are now.

In this week's roundup, we provide an update on SEMA , the Right to Repair and more. 

How many of you have an employee that’s always late? How about always on his or her phone? Monthly guest Aaron Stokes shares how to have those tough conversations with your employees.