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ADAS and Electric Vehicles Are Changing Auto Repair | Marco Palumbo
In this episode, Marco Palumbo shares his journey from technician to owner of Maxim Tire and Muffler in Winnipeg. He discusses the challenges of adapting to new automo...
Dealer Plate Guy Compares Dealer Pricing with the Aftermarket
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dealer Plate Guy (Austin Conroy), who has a HUGE following on social media. Austin shares his unconventional career path from sale...
You Don’t Know What You’re Worth (Until You’re Wrong) | Jeremiah Hiatt
In this episode, Jeff talks with Jeremiah Hiatt, a mobile mechanic from Montana, about his shift from ranch work to running his own ag repair business. They get into i...
Fleet Work vs Auto Repair and Why Mental Health Needs More Attention | Riley Spence
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Riley Spence to talk about his move from the dealership world to working on a fleet for a construction company out in remote Labra...
Why Technicians Are Leaving the Industry | Adam Matz
In this episode, Jeff is join by Adam Matz to discuss challenges facing dealership mechanics today. They talk about stagnant wages, rising labor rates, and management ...
Can the Technician Shortage Be Fixed?? | Josh Fowler
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Josh Fowler, a shop foreman at a Chrysler dealership in Adams, New York. Josh talks about how tough it’s been to find good technicia...
We Need to Call Training "Continuing Education" | Bret T. Fadley
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Bret T. Fadley to discuss the upcoming TOOLS training event in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Bret talks about why it’s so important to keep...
The Impact of ADAS on Auto Repair | Eric Pagliughi from Launch Tech USA
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Eric Pagliughi, Senior Vice President of Launch Tech USA. Eric talks about his journey from shop owner and distributor to leading pr...
Why Forward-Thinking in Auto Repair is Critical | JeanAnn SaintGrace
In this episode, Jeff is joined by JeanAnn SaintGrace, host of the BRAND NEW podcast in the Changing the Industry Network "Shop Talk Her Way". She's also an automotive...
Power Wheels Drag Racing?? | Alan Placer
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Alan Placer from ML Toys, a company that specializes in upgrades for Power Wheels ride-on vehicles. Alan shares how he turned a si...
Shop Owners and Techs MUST Communicate Better | Lucas Underwood
In this episode, Jeff talks with... Mr. Walkie Talkie... the shop owner with that southern draw...the man who's hair is ALWAYS perfect...Mr. Lucas Underwood. Lucas tal...
His Son Told Him to Leave the Dealer | David Kline
In this episode, Jeff welcomes David Kline back to talk about his transition from dealer tech to independent. David shares what it was like sticking with a job that wa...
The Truth About Diag, Flat Rate Pay, and Shop Culture with Josh Whiteman
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Josh Whiteman to discuss his role as an instructor with Garage Gurus which offers automotive training. Josh talks about the importan...
Dealer Tech Fluffy Mexicanik Talks Shop Culture and Burnout
In this episode, Jeff welcomes back Fluffy Mexicanik. They discuss the realities of working as a dealership technician. Fluffy shares his reasons for leaving a dealers...
Why Does Your Best Tech Leave With TobaTech
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Mark Elliott, also known as TobaTech on social media. They discuss what drives top technicians to leave their jobs and why it's rare...
Is Communication What’s Failing the Auto Repair Industry? | Eric Sprague
In this episode, Jeff welcomes Eric Sprague from L&N Performance Auto Repair. Eric stresses the need for improved shop culture and mentorship to support new technician...
Technician Turnover Is More Than It Seems with Promotive
Today, Jeff get's to catch up with Lisa Coyle and Sam Freeman from Promotive. They discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining automotive technicians and servic...
Life-Changing Work in the Accessible Vehicle Industry with Bob Leonard
In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Bob Leonard from Mobility Works to delve into the specialized world of vehicle modifications for people with physical disa...
Sherwood II Says We MUST Find Better Ways to Recruit Talented Techs
In this episode, Jeff welcomes back Sherwood Cook II of Royalty Auto. Sherwood talks about the challenges he's had with technician recruitment and stresses the importa...
Eric the Car Guy!! | His Story and Thoughts on Technician Burnout
In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with the one... the only.... Eric the Car Guy! His YouTube Channel has impacted millions of technicians over the years and one ...