Shaping Collision Careers Through Mentorship

Beyond the Wrench

Max Sorensen, Senior Vice President of Operations at Caliber discusses the critical role mentorship and structure play in shaping successful auto collision technicians. He shares insights on Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program (TAP), the rise of female apprentices, and how a bad mentor can derail careers.
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About Our Guest:
Max Sorensen
Senior Vice President of Operations, Caliber
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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
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Capíttulos

1. Shaping Collision Careers Through Mentorship (00:00:00)

2. Max’s Background & Career (00:01:31)

3. Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) (00:16:42)

4. Female Technicians & the Art of Collision (00:23:19)

5. The Cost of a Lack of Mentors (00:33:41)

6. Equipping the Younger Generation (00:47:50)

7. Shop Culture (00:53:41)