Podcast: How to Create a Learning Environment Within the Shop | Jeff Furrow

Dec. 12, 2023
Training is a team-wide effort at Wellsboro Automotive—from the techs to the apprentices. Everyone gets involved. Jeff Furrow explains in this episode.

In this episode, Jeff Furrow of Wellsboro Automotive talks about being a relational leader and how that translates into creating an environment where his technicians can learn, grow, and in turn train their fellow techs. He also discusses his apprentice program and how he finds students.

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Chris Jones | Editor

Chris Jones is the editor of Ratchet+Wrench magazine and host of its companion podcast, Ratchet+Wrench Radio, a weekly show featuring automotive professionals across the auto care landscape.

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