Podcasts Business Remarkable Results Radio Podcast What Does It Take to Become an A-Tech in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry? [THA 329]

What Does It Take to Become an A-Tech in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry? [THA 329]

Published: May 25, 2023, 5:15 a.m.

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What does it take to become an A-Tech in the automotive aftermarket industry? Scot Manna, Matt Fanslow, and Ryan Kooiman share their perspectives, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, individual effort, and natural talent. They also discuss the role of shop owners in investing in their employees\' training and development, as well as the challenges faced by the industry in assessing skill levels. The episode provides valuable insights into becoming an A-Tech and how the industry can support and cultivate talent.




Scot Manna, Trainer, ACDelco Technician of the Millennium. Scot\\u2019s previous episodes HERE.


Matt Fanslow, lead diagnostician and shop manager, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN. Matt\\u2019s previous episodes HERE


Matt Fanslow Podcast: Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z


Ryan Kooiman, Director of Training, Standard Motor Products. Ryan\\u2019s previous episodes HERE.


Show Notes:





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  • Importance of Individual Effort and Natural Talent (00:04:21)
  • Ryan Kooiman discusses the importance of individual effort and natural talent in becoming an A-tech.


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  • Being a Perpetual Student (00:02:51)
  • The importance of being a forever perpetual student and committed to being at the top of your craft.


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  • Opportunity and Drive (00:05:17
  • The importance of opportunity and drive in becoming an A-tech and how it can lead to personal growth and experience.


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  • Investing in Training (00:07:18)
  • The importance of investing in training for technicians and how it benefits both the individual and the shop.


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  • The Determination and Motivation of an A-tech (00:10:28)
  • Matt Fanslow describes the qualities of an A-tech, including determination and self-motivation, and how they seek out training opportunities.


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  • The Importance of Training and Shop Culture (00:11:11)
  • Training and shop culture is important in developing A-techs, including the need for mentoring and a supportive work environment.


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  • Different Gifts and Skill Sets of Technicians (00:13:06)
  • How can a shop assemble a team with a good blend of abilities and a supportive culture?


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  • The importance of individual effort and natural talent (00:14:50)
  • The role of individual effort and natural talent in becoming an A-tech, and how it can be recognized and cultivated by management.


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  • Networking and sharing knowledge (00:17:31)
  • The importance of networking and sharing knowledge with other technicians in the industry to become an A-tech.


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  • Levels of Supervision (00:21:52)
  • The history of the A, B, C technician designations and how they relate to levels of supervision, as well as the potential use case for assigning work based on technician skill level.


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  • Mentoring for Succession (00:24:11)
  • The importance of mentoring...'