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

Jun 18, 2025

23 min

We're living through uncertain and changing times. In this episode, Josh Parnell of Limitless Leadership talks about how to lead without wavering.

Jun 18, 2025

23 min

Jun 13, 2025

21 min

In this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, sponsored by Bosch, Shawn Dupuie, Senior Director of Sales and Operations, joins Ivan Rioja-Scott, editor-in-chief, to dig into what modern shop success really looks like. The pair discusses culture, KPIs, technician retention, pay plans, emerging tech and more. You’ll hear why continued education matters, how to spot red flags early and where to find reliable info to stay ahead. Whether you’re solving current problems or trying to prevent future ones, this conversation offers real, firsthand insights to help your shop level up and stay there. 

Jun 13, 2025

21 min

Jun 11, 2025

38 min

In this episode, Steve Dawson, Washington D.C. regional manager for Hunter Engineering, talks about what auto repair shop owners and technicians need to do to be ADAS-ready. He discusses preparation and infrastructure, necessary training and skills, liability and legal implications of calibration, and how to educate customers on the necessity and importance of calibration. 

Jun 11, 2025

38 min

Jun 4, 2025

21 min

In this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, Margaret Light, licensed marriage and family therapist of Equilibrium Therapy Services P.L.L.C. talks about the impact of mental health on decision-making in business. She also has tips for owners and managers who are too optimistic or too pessimistic, and discusses how to bounce back mentally from a bad decision.

Jun 4, 2025

21 min

May 30, 2025

30 min

In this episode of Rachet+Wrench Radio, sponsored by SHOP-WARE, Editor-in-Chief Ivan Rioja-Scott sits down with Cavan Robinson, VP of Vehlo, to talk about how SHOP-WARE can help improve your shop’s efficiency and bottom-line results. By using a streamlined cloud-based platform, you can significantly improve customer service while ensuring your shop runs seamlessly, boosting car counts, average repair orders and technician efficiency. 

May 30, 2025

30 min

May 28, 2025

42 min

May 28, 2025

42 min

May 21, 2025

46 min

May 21, 2025

46 min

May 14, 2025

51 min

May 14, 2025

51 min

May 7, 2025

46 min

May 7, 2025

46 min

Apr 30, 2025

49 min

Apr 30, 2025

49 min

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