The Dirty Wrench Podcast

This week we have a guest on the show. We finally got Jim Dettore on the show. The master himself! We find out more about what he does (for those that don't know him). We dive into the industry and just talk about issues and just hang out and have a good time...

This week we talk about dealing with customers. We talk about what you can get away with and what you can't. We also entertain the "what if you just give angry customers what they want and take the argument out of it".

Today we talk about one of the most frustrating things in the wrenching world.... dealing with people that done share the same sence of urgency .. we talk about why it happens, each perspective and how to help avoid it. Then we take it one step further and see what could be. How being aware and learning how to use metaphorical tools to make repairs that can fix multiple problems for everyone.. take a listen!

Happy new year! This week we talk about some updates with the podcast. We touch on the ATC competition. Then we take a dive into Cummins insite and the most over looked information, warranty clames, clarify some nomenclature and try and help with the most common issues from a dealers stand point.

This week we celebrate our 1 year of podcasting! We talk about the strides we made and small goals for the future. Our topic for today we talk about the "shade" that mechanics and technicians throw on one another. We touch on some reasons and try and figure out why some thing they can trow rocks from there glass house

This week we talk about some of the hard lessons that come with buying the "first machine". We go into the most common mistakes. Greed and how much money it will cost you in the long run. I try to help with some simple steps and advice to help you avoid what could be a business ending hard lesson.

Today we talk about working on machines in the field. As a field tech or a mobile tech for have to be able to get the customer up and going. But your best solution may not always be the best. we weigh out different factors that affect that decision . We also talk about growing your arsenal and how it will improve company and customer confidents and relations..

Today we talk about warranty from the tech side. why more techs are doing less when its so easy to do more. coast to costumer happiness... if you can get the customer up at no charge to them and make money wile doing it. why wouldn't you?....

This week we look at the "New Generation" and give them some help. We narrowed down 5 key traits that will help anyone and give you a running start in your next blue collar job. Some one had to say it.. I guess it can be me!

This week we go the EPA's favorite topic..... Deleting machines! we talk about what it is and why it gets done. Mostly talk about the difference between the trucks you see driving down the road and the machines digging dirt. we discuss the pros and cons and why it isn't as beneficial as you think it is.

This week we talk about A.I. How it is affecting the blue-collar workforce. Greedy science feed the A.I boom as more and more companies use it. It will show you how much money is lost due to you acting like a human on company time....

Today we talk about the most overlooked and ignored thing....maintenance!! We go over scheduling, habits, and what to look for. We weigh out the repercussions of putting off service and how all the money you made will go to repairs. 10 minutes a day can save you, your business and your company excessive head ach and stress.

Today we go over Warranty. What it is. What to expect. How to see what is covered. what you should be doing to get it covered. While going over the process and the people involved to get there.

In this episode we talk about some of the changes that come from working in different regens of the world. We talk about the good and the bad, go through different situations and how you can grow but just dealing with that world from a different side. Even a plant will only grow so much in the same pot it started in....

this week we talk about the struggle of building the next generation with the next generation. we talk about possible causes and the struggles with mentalities. how companies are feeding this issue and the search for the soulution..... if there is one. history may have to repeat itself....

Today we dive into filtration. We talk about what the key factors are, when it should happen and what you need to keep your machines running. Why is your brand the one you chose? How much are you overpaying for what you have? Come with us as we help clear the air of stereo types and filter out the truth in a sea full of myths!!!!!

This week we talk about how the far the trades have come. The pool they choose workers from has not. Why it is more inviting to choose the easier way. We touch on how companies mediate this and why they may be continually creating their own issue by using money saving tactics that will indefinitely cost them more later..

This week we ask the question. How can you be better and only give effort at work ? We touch on multimeters and compare how becoming a great tech is no different than a professional athlete being great at a sport. we talk about some examples and describe different ways you can be better. but it all boils down to one thing... The effort you put in.

This week we look into employee's personal growth. We talk about mentalities that hurt employees and sets them up for failure. We try and look at multiple perspectives to paint the picture of success.

Back at it again! This week we talk about the struggle bus and how it's the backbone of being the best.

This week we have my seconded guest on the show, we go over what qualities make up a good technician. we tell some past stories and discuss real life issues we see.

This week we take a light look at both ends of a service report. We talk to the technician/mechanics and the customer. how they can help and hurt a tech and a company while looking at how they help it too. then look at it from the customers point and give advice on how to same and put some money back in your pocket....

This week we talk about being a workaholic parent. Tradeoffs of being around at different times and some of the struggles that come with it. Would love to hear what your opinion is about it. Don't forget to comment your opinion on it!

This week we have our first guest speaker. we dive right into Brands, opinions, advice and more. Trey gives us a look at the tool man's side of life, and we share some stories.

This week we get into the mistakes, misunderstandings, and issues both customers and techs run into when trying to get/give help. we also see how it does and does not help a company financially!

TODAY WE TALK ABOUT TECHNITIONS VS MECHANICS VS PARTS CHANGERS. WE LOOK AT IT FROM ALL SIDES AND TRY TO SEE IF ONE IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER.

This episode we talk about technicians/mechanics that can troubleshoot vs troubleshooters. the in's and out's of both and how the world is evolving to make them extinct!

Today we discuss the new full electric machines. How they work. Pros and cons. Real world applications. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode. We cover the tips and advice that can save you money and frustration next time your machine goes down and needs repair. We take a look at it from both perspectives and help ease those heartache's. Remember it takes two to tango!