We spend a lot of time talking about what’s wrong with the automotive industry.

So Jade Price asked a different question:

What’s actually gotten better?

Patty Ruggia talks about the growth of dealership support teams and the increased respect being given to technician education.

Jade shares what she’s seen from more women entering the trade and how social media has created a much bigger community of technicians willing to help, share knowledge, and support each other.

And the conversation eventually comes back to something simple:

Maybe we need to spend a little more time recognizing what’s improving.

What’s the biggest positive change YOU’VE seen in automotive?

Drop it in the comments.

Negative Pushes.

Positive Pulls.

God Bless.

j.

Featuring:

Patty Ruggia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-ruggia-07913863/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/autocanada

Jade Price

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-price-4675016b/

https://www.instagram.com/theautomotivecapture/

https://www.tiktok.com/@theautomotivecapture

Hosted by Joshua Taylor

Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45eb

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/

⚠️ Disclaimer:

I’m a licensed mechanic. That doesn’t mean I know what I’m doing, whether it’s fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Earned Influence

00:50 What’s Getting Better?

01:29 Better Dealership Support

03:36 Supporting Technician Education

06:25 More Women in Automotive

07:26 Mechanics Helping Mechanics

08:40 Looking for the Positive

11:14 Change Your Mindset

11:53 Final Thoughts