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 In this episode, Jeff welcomes Ford Tech J Cole to the show to talk social media influence and the changing auto repair industry. Both Jeff and J Cole have a love-hate relationship with life in the dealership, and shared similar thoughts and feelings about the repair industry as a whole. Hot takes galore...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 113
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 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 t...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 112
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 Today, Jeff sits down at Tools 2025 with Paul Danner (ScannerDanner), Keith Perkins, and Check Engine Chuck. Paul shares updates on the SD Charities initiative and highlights the importance of giving back to the community, including a tool auction supporting an auto tech school in Senegal. Keith and Chuc...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 111
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 In this episode, Jeff talks with Donald Tyrone to discuss burnout in the auto repair industry. Donald shares his experiences working for a large rental fleet in Savannah, Georgia, contrasting it with his past life at Toyota dealerships and the struggles he’s faced finding fulfillment in his work. Togethe...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 110
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 In this episode, Jeff and Fluffy Mexicanik talk through their ups and downs in their automotive repair careers. They both get pretty raw about dealership life, touching on topics like flat-rate pay, the challenges of warranty work, and the growing influence of social media for technician networking and l...
May 27, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 109
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 In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Liz Tate, partner at Level 5 Drive, an ADAS calibration company in southern Ontario. Liz discusses her unconventional path into the automotive industry and the challenges she encountered working as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. She shares ca...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 108
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 In this episode, Jeff is joined by Lisa Coyle and Joelle Pollak from Promotive! Lisa emphasizes the importance of choosing a workplace based on people and culture, not just pay, while Joel shares insights on the multi-step vetting and placement process Promotive uses to ensure strong fits between shops a...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 107
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 In this episode, Jeff is joined by Tom Schearer of Schearer Sales and Service. Tom talks about the complexities of used car sales, emphasizing the importance of honest communication with customers and building long-term relationships over short-term profits. The conversation also touches on investing in ...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 106
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 In this episode, Jeff Compton and Lucas Underwood get real about the realities of shop ownership and the repair industry. Lucas harps on why you need to build better systems and processes, mainly to avoid burnout. They both get heated about the technician pay structure, industry culture, and the crucial ...
Apr 29, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 105
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 In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Brett T. Fadley to discuss the upcoming TOOLS training event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Brett shares how TOOLS got started and how far it's come, but then gets into the challenges the auto repair industry has today. To get where the industry needs to be, events...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 104
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 In this episode, Jeff chats with Ben Dellaria from the Three T's Automotive YouTube Channel. Ben reflects on his journey from working at dealerships and independent shops to becoming a successful mobile mechanic, emphasizing the importance of professional conduct and strategic decision-making in business...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 103
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 In this episode, Jeff is joined by Joshua Taylor. Joshua says accountability is important for both technicians and management to have a successful business. He and Jeff also discuss the disconnect between pay and job satisfaction, uncovering that care, empathy, and validation are often more significant t...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 102
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 Today, Jeff is joined by Keith Perkins from L1 Training and Diagnostics. Keith gets fired up about investing in your own skills and tools to succeed in the automotive repair industry. They both comment on issues with flat rate systems and how they can negatively impact the teamwork culture within a shop....
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 101
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 In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by fellow podcaster Sean Tipping. Sean talks about his journey in the automotive industry and how he got to where he is today. He highlights the challenges and rewards of working on complex automotive diagnostics, such as parasitic draws and network-related issues....
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 100
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 In this episode of The Jaded Mechanic, Jeff Compton chats with Tom from Big Dog Custom Diesel. Tom remembers his appearance on Monster Garage and how that kickstarted his career transition from working at a Ford dealership to starting his shop. He and Jeff also cover the struggles of running a business, ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 99
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 In this episode of The Jaded Mechanic podcast, Jeff Compton is joined by Zach Cypert from L1 Diagnostics. Today, he and Jeff talk about the outrageous things people say in popular Facebook groups, and share stories about misdiagnosed or improperly repaired jobs. 00:00 Journey to Automotive Shop Career 08...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 98
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 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, w...
Mar 04, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 97
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 Mickey Leech is the CEO of Schumacher Electric. Today, he and Jeff talk about the EV battery charging market, other industry technological advancements, and how to grow within today's industry. They also discuss how to support and equip young technicians with tools, training, and care, to help the indust...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 96
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 In this episode, Murray Voth from RPM Training chats with Jeff. Murray starts with what he called "emotional discounting" at repair shops, and how the industry needs to shift from this. He also discusses shop owners' challenges when they feel "handcuffed" to their businesses and explores ways to strike a...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 95
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 Lester Kovacs is from Dorman Products. Today, he and Jeff discuss the challenges faced by Dorman in obtaining feedback from technicians about defective parts and why they need better communication from the industry. Jeff reflects on the reputation of aftermarket parts and that he's seen Dorman make impro...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 94
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 Today's guest is Josiah Meiring, the Big Iron Doctor on TikTok. Josiah talks about the issues in the heavy equipment servicing industry, particularly how technicians are severely underpaid. He talks about when he worked at a John Deere dealership and why he left to be a mechanic, saying his diagnostic sk...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 93
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 Mike Allen owns Carfix Auto Repair and Tires in Raleigh, NC. He's also the President of the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance of North Carolina. He just started a podcast of his own, too! Confessions of a Shop Owner with Mike Allen. Check it out here! Today, Jeff and Mike discuss how to treat employee...
Jan 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 92
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 Mark Elliot, a TikTok creator, joins Jeff Compton today. Mark discusses the importance of smaller, focused training sessions for effective learning, sharing his recent experience with a modern turbos diagnosis course. Jeff and Mark also talk about the challenges and benefits of finding dedicated trainers...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 91
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 Jeff Compton is joined by Tonnika Haynes, owner of Brown's Automotive in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Tonnika talks about growing up in the family business and what it's like to now carry on her father's legacy. Jeff draws on his memories of his father's meticulous craftsmanship, touching on their work's...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 90
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 Sunil Patel is the founder of Tekmetric and Kieran O'Brien is the co-founder of Shop Genie In today's episode, Kieran emphasizes training service advisors to improve sales performance through enhanced communication and technology adoption. Sunil shares his journey from medicine to founding Tekmetric, exp...
Jan 07, 2025•51 min•Ep. 89
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 Jeff Compton is joined by Becky Witt, who shares her experiences and strategies for running a successful auto repair shop. Becky discusses the critical importance of hiring skilled front counter staff who excel in customer interaction, emphasizing that technical skills are not always necessary at the fro...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 88
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 Jeff Compton is joined by Charles, known as the "Humble Mechanic." Charles talks about his journey of content creation on YouTube, beginning with simple iPhone videos that unexpectedly gained traction. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and fostering enthusiasm in young automotive technicians to ...
Dec 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 87
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 In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Andrew Gonyou to talk about the significance of collaboration over competition within the auto repair industry. Jeff reflects on the challenges and rewards of fostering a culture of continuous learning and critical thinking, emphasizing the importance of leaving...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 86
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 In today's BOBUS episode, Jeff flies solo to talk about the frustrations and challenges professional mechanics encounter when dealing with DIY enthusiasts. After recording with Mr. Subaru, Brandon Sloan, and Check Engine Chuck, has Jeff's opinion changed on DIYers? 00:00 Helpful community for DIY auto tr...
Dec 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 85
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 Jeff Compton, George Wilkins, and Lucas Underwood discuss the importance of addressing negative behaviors early to prevent severe consequences in adulthood. Jeff vocally champions maintaining supportive relationships among colleagues and friends, emphasizing how they help overcome personal and profession...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 84
