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The Ratchet+Wrench Radio Network 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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Steve Dawson Hunter Engineering
June 11, 2025
For shop owners aware of ADAS but who haven't started preparing, here are the essential steps to this profitable service offering.
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June 4, 2025
Mental health therapist Margaret Light talks about the impact of mental health on decision-making in business and shares tips on how to bounce back from a bad decision.
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May 29, 2025
Brian Moak, CEO of Heart Auto Care, shares his shop's turnaround journey and valuable insights on growth cycles and business goals.
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May 21, 2025
Jimmy Jones, GM of the Peoria, Illinois location of Automotive Hiller, shares valuable insights on enhancing customer loyalty in auto repair shops.
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May 14, 2025
Kathleen Callahan discusses the impact of communication on auto repair businesses, emphasizing the importance of tone, body language, and its influence on customer relations and...
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May 7, 2025
Join Lisa Coyle, CEO of Promotive, and Dwayne Myers, owner of Dynamic Automotive, as they share insights on fostering strong vendor-owner relationships in the auto repair industry...
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April 23, 2025
Explore the key differences between an EV repair shop and the traditional aftermarket shop through the eyes of two very different journeys into the auto repair industry.
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April 9, 2025
Ratchet+Wrench Radio features Chris Jones and Ivan Rioja-Scott in the Editor Ecclesia, a series about the industry at-large.
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April 2, 2025
Jacki Lutz shares her insight on how social media can help make shops grow and become more transparent.
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March 26, 2025
NAPA's new Team Tool Rebate Program aims to help young technicians address the issue of investment in tools to further their careers.
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March 19, 2025
Finding the correct coach that matches your needs and fuels your growth can be challenging.
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March 12, 2025
There are many factors that affect the valuation of your shop. Some require time and planning in order to maximize your sale price.
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March 5, 2025
Building a strong automotive repair brand helps create trust.
rw_radio_becky_witt
Feb. 26, 2025
Time is money. Knowing how much it costs your shop to operate, down to the minute, will help you make operational decisions.
rw_radio_tara
Feb. 19, 2025
Tara Topel has had a successful career in the automotive industry. She shares her insights about how to succeed.
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Feb. 13, 2025
Ratchet+Wrench Radio features, for the first time, Chris Jones and Ivan Rioja-Scott in the Editor Ecclesia, a series about the industry at-large.
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Jan. 29, 2025
We analyze the differences between the franchise model and single store ownership.
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Jan. 22, 2025
Understanding how to attract the best talent for your shop will make the difference at the bottom line.
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Jan. 16, 2025
Carm Capriotto, founder of Remarkable Results Radio, talks about his declaration, “The Rise of the Mechanical and Technical Specialist.”
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Jan. 8, 2025
Implementing the right shop culture can lead to the creation of organic growth opportunities.
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Dec. 18, 2024
Fernando Miranda, VP of Transformers Institute, talks about choosing the correct coach and taking your business to the next level.