Who Is Jay Goninen? The Man Behind Beyond the Wrench
About this episode
Jay Gannon shares his journey from growing up in a family-run Wisconsin auto shop to co-founding Wrenchway, a platform aimed at improving technician careers and connecting the industry. He discusses his early struggles as a technician, the transition into customer service and leadership roles, and the motivation behind shifting from recruiting to creating a transparent shop review system. Jay emphasizes the importance of patience, respect for technicians, and supporting schools to build a stronger talent pipeline. The episode also covers industry challenges like flat rate pay and the evolving perception of automotive technicians.
In this special episode, the tables turn as Beyond the Wrench host Jay Goninen takes the hot seat! Guest host and longtime friend Josh Arnold, a technician himself, interviews Jay about his roots in the family auto shop, the journey to co-founding WrenchWay, and his favorite memories from the last five years of hosting Beyond the Wrench.
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About the Episode
- Host: Josh Arnold, Subaru Senior Master Technician, Connect on LinkedIn
- Guest: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, [email protected]
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About WrenchWay:
- For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/
- For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/
- For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/
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