The Value of a Technician ft. Josh Arnold, Toyota of Corvallis

10/19/22 • 57 min

In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Josh Arnold, Master Technician, Toyota of Corvallis. Josh walks us through a tool he created to track his hours, the importance of paving a career path, and advice for young technicians.
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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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About Our Guest:
Josh Arnold
Master Technician, Toyota of Corvallis
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Founded in 2015, Diesel Laptops originally set out to help clients with their diagnostic tool needs. Since then they have expanded into a full service shop efficiency solution company offering diagnostic tools, diesel technician training, repair information, parts lookup tools, and more! If Diesel Laptops would be a solution you would like to add to your shop, check out diesellaptops.com to learn more.
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WrenchWay Resources:
For Technicians & Students

Compare & Explore Technician Pay: View salary information for automotive, diesel, and collision technicians near you at wrenchway.com/pay.
Find Your Ideal Shop or Dealership: Looking for the best places to work? Discover and research the best shop or dealership for you at wrenchway.com/shops.

For Shops & Dealerships

Hire Top Talent & Assist Schools: Connect with skilled technicians, engage with schools, and help elevate the auto and diesel industry with WrenchWay Top Shop Memberships.

For Auto, Diesel, & CTE Instructors:

Support Your Program & Connect with Industry: Get resources and equipment for your program and grow your industry partnerships with WrenchWay's free solutions for schools.

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Profitability and Productivity ft. Arun Coumar, Driven Capital Partners

In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, Arun Coumar, Founder and CEO, Driven Capital Partners joins us. Arun shares his expertise on pain points in running a business, the importance of having processes and procedures in place, and advice on managing your finances.
Resources:
Learn more and register for TechMission 2022
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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guest:
Arun Coumar
Founder and CEO, Driven Capital Partners
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Sponsor:
Fullbay is an industry-leading software solution for Heavy-Duty Repair shops. Their platform enables shops to receive repair requests, invoice customers, and everything in between. With Fullbay, owners and employees get into the shop, get their work done, and get back to their friends and families. To learn more about Fullbay visit fullbay.com/wrenchway.
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Breaking Down Diagnostics ft. Matt Fanslow and Pedro De La Torre

In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Matt Fanslow, Diagnostic Technician/Shop Manager, Riverside Automotive and Pedro De La Torre, Technician, Logic Auto. Matt and Pedro discuss what motivates them in the automotive industry, changes in the industry, and a class Pedro is teaching about his discovery with Subaru.
Resources:
Register for Pedro's Class
Listen to Matt's Podcast: Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z
Learn more about WrenchWay Top Shops

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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122
About Our Guests:
Matt Fanslow
Diagnostic Technician/Shop Manager, Riverside Automotive
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Pedro De La Torre
Technician, Logic Auto
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Sponsor:
RepairPal connects consumers with certified trustworthy repair shops. RepairPal’s network of over 2,700 shops nationwide undergo a rigorous certification process to ensure they are high quality. If you are interested in working, or getting your car serviced at a trusted shop in RepairPal’s certified shop network, check out their directory of auto shops at repairpal.com.
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