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 and fellow Canadian shop owner Mike Pereira discuss industry challenges, such as the flat-rate pay system at dealerships, emphasizing how it discourages teamwork and impacts job satisfaction. Both Jeff and Mike highlight the importance of ongoing technical and business training in today’s rapidly changing industry and discuss the need for better collaboration and transparency among local shop owners. 00:00 Some Sports Take WAYYYY Too Long 10:25 Unfair Work Distribution Observed 11:50 Turn Up the Radio Solution 16:02 Flat Rate Challenges in Learning 22:29 Shared Experiences in the Industry 30:46 "Highly Recommend Brian's Class" 34:48 Valuing Time Over Money 38:23 Supportive Owners Embrace Change 45:26 Selective Customer Intake Strategy 49:10 Evaluating Vehicle Part Quality 57:10 Car Enthusiast's Euro Car Insights 01:01:08 Unfair Work Conditions at Dealership 01:05:20 Proactive Work Culture Insights 01:08:18 Training Adjustments at Work 01:18:02 Digital Tread & Rotor Measurement 01:20:28 Vehicle Inspection Photo Transparency 01:25:41 Trust Car Claims Carefully 01:30:41 Focus on Business Skills, Not Tech 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