Career Advice for Aspiring Technicians

Beyond the Wrench

As a former technician, Larry Hourcle is now an Academy Instructor at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and a valuable voice for dealerships seeking growth. This episode explores Larry’s career transition, the importance of technician development, setting the right tone at the shop, and key career advice for technicians.
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About Our Guest:
Larry Hourcle
Academy Instructor, National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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1. Career Advice for Aspiring Technicians (00:00:00)

2. Larry’s Background (00:05:39)

3. Beginning Years as a Tech (00:18:37)

4. NADA Academy (00:30:43)

5. Working Saturdays & Flexibility (00:38:22)

6. High Productivity (00:57:34)

7. Setting the Shop Tone (01:01:31)