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.
Episodes
Jul 7, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
3 min
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.
Jul 3, 2020
Jul 3, 2020
10 min
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.
Jun 30, 2020
Jun 30, 2020
2 min
In this week's news round-up, we touch on the Moving Forward Act and the most commonly delayed maintenance.
Jun 30, 2020
Jun 30, 2020
41 min
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.
Jun 22, 2020
Jun 15, 2020
Jun 15, 2020
2 min
This week, the industry mourns the passing of three trailblazers and looks at traffic trends as states begin to open up.
Jun 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020
11 min
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.
Jun 8, 2020
Jun 8, 2020
2 min
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.
Jun 5, 2020
Jun 5, 2020
40 min
Frank Leutz is back and he discusses influencer marketing and hot to use it to tap into an existing community of engaged followers.
Jun 2, 2020
Jun 2, 2020
2 min
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.