About this episode
Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Register NOW for Tekmetric's Tektonic Conference coming up HERE In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sunny Massera. Sunny is a self-taught service manager that went from dabbling with cars to building high-end custom Broncos. He talks about why it's important to seek out people with greater skill to keep growing. Sunny also discusses the challenges of business ownership in the automotive world and talks about lessons learned from running his own shop. Jeff and Sunny also speak on the high expectations and pressures involved in custom car builds and mentoring young technicians. Follow Sunny on social - TikTok Instagram Facebook Timestamps: 00:00 "Early Passion for Fixing Cars" 09:33 Underappreciated Work and Mismanagement 14:34 "Passion Meets Expectation in Craft" 16:14 From Selling to Building Cars 21:23 "Job Frustration and Judgment" 27:28 Lifelong Learning in Trades 33:17 Distractions and Smoking Breaks 40:36 "From Carburetors to Convenience" 42:58 "GTOs, Broncos, and Value" 50:31 Truck Modification Causes Failure 55:53 "Faulty Steering on Work Vans" Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232