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

<p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Scot Manna, Trainer, ACDelco Technician of the Millennium. Scot’s previous episodes&nbsp;<a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22scot+manna%22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Matt Fanslow, lead diagnostician and shop manager, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN. Matt’s previous episodes&nbsp;<a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22fanslow%22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Fanslow Podcast: Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ryan Kooiman, Director of Training, Standard Motor Products. Ryan’s previous episodes&nbsp;<a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=ryan+kooiman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li><br></li><li> </li><li>Watch Video Episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rDU0D6fe0c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></li><li><br></li><li><br></li><li> </li><li>Importance of Individual Effort and Natural Talent (00:04:21)</li><li>Ryan Kooiman discusses the importance of individual effort and natural talent in becoming an A-tech.</li><li><br></li><li><br></li><li> </li><li>Being a Perpetual Student (00:02:51)</li><li>The importance of being a forever perpetual student and committed to being at the top of you