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 for Tektonic HERE! In this episode, Jeff welcomes Eric Pierce AKA Drac from TikTok. Eric shares his journey through the dealership, highlighting his challenges with management and the lack of adequate compensation, despite the high door rate. He also talks about the physical toll of the job after his motorcycle accident, which led to pursuing a different role with Lime Scooters. 00:00 TikTok Algorithm and Life Updates 11:10 Tech Apprenticeship Shift 31:46 Refusing Service: A Mechanic's Stand 35:01 Commission for Service Advisors, Not Techs 52:09 Unmotivated Employee Struggles to Learn 56:39 Teeth Misalignment and Workshop Support 01:05:12 Neglected Car Battery Causes Issues 01:23:09 Easier Work Than Auto Mechanic 01:27:11 Career Reflections: The Grind Culture 01:44:01 Misunderstandings, Not Ripoffs, in Auto Repairs 01:53:07 Government Mandates on Vehicle Efficiency 01:58:31 "Online Dogpiling Concerns" 02:06:18 Technicians, Not Malicious, Often Exploited 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