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
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.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
Columnist Joe Marconi, owner of Osceola Garage, which is located in New York, one of the hardest hit areas of the pandemic, had to make many difficult decisions in order to keep his shop afloat. In this podcast, he shares what the past few months have looked like for him.
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
A Facebook survey reveals what the future holds for many small businesses and a trend between ARO and the stay-at-home orders is revealed.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
Whether or not you support his views on the coronavirus or not, monthly guest Aaron Stokes has a point: fear is contagious. As a leader, it's up to you to set the tone for your customers and employees.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
As stay-at-home orders begin to lift, the automotive repair industry shows signs of returning to somewhat normalcy. What's it looking like where you are? Email associate editor Tess Collins at TCollins@10missions.com to let us know.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Face masks have become a wardrobe staple. In order to put customers at ease and keep employees safe, wearing them is essential during the pandemic. Associate editor Tess Collins speaks with NxTSTOP CEO Brendan Kennedy about why auto repair shop owners need to invest in this protection and how they can turn it into an additional profit center. NxTSTOP is an apparel company that has shifted its focus to making masks during the pandemic. Visit https://thenxtstop.com/ to order. For bulk orders, visit https://thenxtstop.com/pages/bulk-orders.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Anyone else tired of talking about COVID-19? So are we. In this month's From the Editors, Bryce and Anna stop talking about the problems this pandemic has presented, and instead talk about the opportunity. Regardless of how this has impacted you or what you think of it, the only real option is to find solutions and the best path forward. Bad situations show people's true colors, and this can be a real launching pad for your business. Either way, we’re moving forward with a different landscape and you can choose to have it be a burden or you can use it as an opportunity for change and evolution.
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
This week, Ratchet+Wrench shares signs things may be returning to normal and an update on government funding.