I talk about how they give your upsells. How they make us do MPI inspections, videos, and when they sell the work they give it away to someone else. I also talk briefly about Tech pay, and bring your lunch. Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Don't Forget To Rate And Review! Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for you...
May 31, 2025•13 min
Today I talk about the Technician shortage again. How managers can actually fix it and how 30% of the techs in every shop are ready to quit at any moment. I have some new equipment coming soon for the podcast. I have some ideas for next year that are going to be Fun, Funny And interesting. Thanks For listening and thanks for your support! Tech Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Foll...
May 31, 2025•21 min
I talk to a Porsche tech! We talk about what its like working at a Porsche dealership, Warranty times, ASE certs, EV'S, The difference between working at Honda, Toyota, Ford and Porsche, Staying at the same shop for too long, AND How much do Porsche 911 Brakes cost! INSANE BAGS!!!! And More! If you got a story you want to share on the podcast hit me up at flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Join the NEW Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https://www.ama...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Today I go over an email that I got a while back from a student at a technical school. Allegedly The teachers are telling them "Take whatever job you can get" AND MORE! I answer some questions like What to ask during an interview, How to stay organized, earning a Livable wage, AND How to deal with stress at work. I will do a whole episode on how to deal with stress at work one day. Join the NEW Patreon Page!! https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazo...
May 31, 2025•24 min
Today I talk to a Nissan tech, we talk about how electronic dispatching sucks, how used car techs never have to do their comebacks, the difference in workload between a dealership and independent shop, training, tools, rc cars and whatever else we talk about while pounding beers. Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the websit...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 13 min
I received many emails about this topic MOTIVATION. Techs in shops with poor work ethic, complaining about work, the shop, the management, and so on. I decided to release this episode early cause I felt like it needed to be released due to the amount of emails and I do what I want. This is just my opinion! LISTEN TO THE WHOLE EPISODE. JOIN The Patreon Page patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram ...
May 31, 2025•17 min
Today I talk about how managers shouldn't hire the traveling hack. Do your research. I also talk about how shops need to invest in the new technicians. Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Don't Forget To Rate And Review! Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support! Tech...
May 31, 2025•15 min
This episode I talk about a email that I received from an apprentice tech. He has done everything the boss wanted and was told he would be sent to school but instead they hired someone else and sent them to school! WTF!!! I talk about some of the reasons why this happens. The real reasons why this happens. Not only because of shitty management but Techs that are in a way not good enough to progress in the industry. The tech that emailed me is not one of the bad ones he is actually a good tech th...
May 31, 2025•15 min
Today I tell a story about a situation I went through back in the day. An email I received brought this story up so I figured I would share it. Basically to let you know to do your research before going to any independent or performance shop, or any shop. I almost left a decent shop to go work at a performance shop. The owner tried to get me there and made it all sound too good to be true. And in the end it was. And I end up ranting my opinion on the reason why there is a technician shortage. Su...
May 31, 2025•14 min
FlatRateTechPodcast.weebly.com Check it out or else Today I talk about the Lizard people. I go over a few emails I received from listeners and other random talk. Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Don't Forget To Rate And Review! Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support! Tech...
May 31, 2025•24 min
So much talk from so many industry people about how to fix the technician shortage, They talk on podcasts, pay to have there ghost written articles to be put on the front page of automotive websites talking about how they have a way to fix the technician shortage. When in fact they have never even been a technician. They don't know what its like to be a mechanic. So today I talk about the reality of an automotive technician. Just a glimpse of being a tech for 2 weeks what we go through the highs...
May 31, 2025•20 min
Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com Check it out NOW Want to be a guest on the podcast Email me Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Today I talk to a tech that left the Audi dealer life and took a chance at working at an Independent shop. Starting as a flat rate tech at the independent shop, Now he is paid salary as the lead Diagnostic Technician! Just listen to the episode. Lots of editing in this episode thats why there is some sound effects. Rate and Review the podcast! Thanks for listening, Tech Suppor...
May 31, 2025•49 min
I watched a video on Youtube about hiring technicians and they talked about working 6 days a week like it was mandatory. GET A LIFE DUDE Bike talk thats custom bicycle talk Little bit of gun talk and whatever else. questions, comments, topic suggestions send them to Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Look at this website for some reason flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com it's free to look Rate and review on Apple, and Spotify! Thanks for listening, Tech Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp...
May 31, 2025•20 min
You Need Team Leaders in your shop. REAL LEADERS Questions, comments, topics suggestions, want to be on the podcast email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com its free for me and you This was a quick podcast with many beers involved so it's what it is. Thanks to everyone who rated and reviewed the podcast! 41 reviews on Spotify thats awesome! I got an email from a Tough guy saying nobody listens to this podcast. I sent them a pic of the downloads and its more than...
May 31, 2025•9 min
It is what it is. LISTEN TO THE FULL episode. Top 5 reasons I want to quit being a mechanic. Questions, comments, topic suggestions send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com check out the website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com its free for me and you to check out! follow the Facebook page and the instagram page Instagram is flatratetech_podcast search It Rate and review the podcast it helps me out! Thanks again for listening and for your support! Tech Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazo...
May 31, 2025•26 min
Todays episode I talk about how you shouldn't be sheep. Don't follow managers or techs shop to shop. When you get the call from another tech you used to work with or another manager and they say "come work over here its better" DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Don't be a follower. Be a leader. flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for everything. Follow the Facebook page and instagram links on the website also merch links and a link for my amazon affiliate. Thanks for listening, Level 10 Gamer Tech Support the sh...
May 31, 2025•22 min
Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for MERCH Follow on Facebook Today I drink beer and bitch about stuff. Techs quitting the industry and starting there own mobil mechanic business, How body shop guys are artists and hacks at the same time. F1 is awesome. And whatever else I ramble about. email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments,topic suggestions. Thanks for listening, Tech Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagra...
May 31, 2025•15 min
This episode I talk about Standards and how you should set them in your shop. Stop the favoritism Set Standards Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Don't Forget To Rate And Review! Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support! Tech...
May 31, 2025•12 min
ANOTHER email about a tech that left the industry over the buddy system in a shop. How many of you mechanics/ technicians out there deal with this in your shop right now? Send me your story email FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for the best merch in the game and for the BLOG check it out Rate and review the podcast if you want to help me out on Apple and Spotify or where ever else you listen. Just made a new Youtube channel is you want to follow...
May 31, 2025•15 min
This is the first episode of the "rebuild your shop series". Clean your shop. Its the simple stuff the common sense stuff that needs to be taken care of so this is the first step. Next episode of the series is going to be "Standards" and how you should have them in your shop for EVERYONE. VERY IMPORTANT If you have anything to add to this episode or any other email questions, comments, topics suggestions send them to Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Merch and website, links to Facebook and instagra...
May 31, 2025•14 min
Back from a little break with a new episode I talk about how you are the problem, Managers, how to fix your shop, Numbers, and so on. questions, comments,topics send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com check out the free website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com follow me on TWITCH: tech_flatratetechpodcast join me when I get on at random times and live chat with me I play games and quit and find a new game to play then quit again. I get bored quick. catch me if you can. If it catches on I may fi...
May 31, 2025•20 min
Check out www.Boltster.com and get your nuts and bolts organized They support the podcast show them some support! Check out www.xstanceinsoles.com so you can carry the shop in comfort Todays episode I ramble about warranty times, trade schools, tech shortage and whatever else. questions, comments,topic suggestions send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com check it out for the merch also. I have been asked how to help support the podcast If you want to help...
May 31, 2025•13 min
On this episode I give all the manager's and shop owner's a chance to email me what they have to offer technicians to come and work with them. What do you do to stay motivated when there is no work to do? Email me at flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for merch etc. Follow the Facebook page and instagram page questions, comments, topic suggestions email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening Tech Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...
May 31, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today I talk about what you don't know about being a Shop Foreman. Some of it a brief portion. How the circle of hope happens in a shop with no change When a tech thinks a team leader isn't doing what he thinks he should be doing, and how a team leader thinks a shop foreman isn't doing what he should be doing. And I answer Why nothing has changed. I tell you why some get away with everything the real reason. Follow on Facebook why haven't you? flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com look at it instagram ...
May 31, 2025•25 min
Today I talk about the top 5 reasons why I'm still a mechanic check out my website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com Check out the mech site link is on the website Stickers available on the website Next episode will be Top 5 reasons I want to quit! Maybe follow the Facebook page for the best mechanic memes out there if you know you know Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatr...
May 31, 2025•13 min
Techs talk Shops need to stop paying to advertise for more techs when their shop is garbage, what a waste of money. Fix your shop first before trying to hire anyone that is worth a $hit Merch shop https://www.bonfire.com/store/flat-rate-tech-podcast-merch-1/ Follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070860330009 Check out the website https://flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com Rate and review the podcast! Thanks for listening Tech Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon...
May 31, 2025•13 min
I talk about some of the different techs in every shop. I talk about how Matco tools electric 1/4 ratchet wrench is garbage. I am in the middle of building a NEW Podcast Studio right now working on setting it up and waiting for a mixer, mic and more to come in. So the audio may sound different it is what it is. questions, comments,topic suggestions send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com I got some new stickers coming watch out for the Facebook post for the giveaway! MERCH https://www.bonfire...
May 31, 2025•9 min
Today I talk about the super tech your boss hired to save the day, or to save his job for another month. I ramble a little about the F1 Saudi race I go off track like always it is what it is Rate and review the podcast That helps me out a lot for some reason You don't read this anyway but if you do follow the Facebook page Questions comments bitching whatever send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com its still free! Hit up Mac Tools and tell them to acknow...
May 31, 2025•13 min
Advisors keep writing waiters when your backed up Smoked ribs for 7 hours and they tasted like garbage Spent $300 at melting pot and had to cook the food ourselves Red Bull F1 cars broke down Expensive weekend, just rambling Follow on Facebook email questions, topics, comments to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com If you want to be on the podcast email me Website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com Rate and review help me out! Thanks for listening Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK65...
May 31, 2025•16 min
On today's episode I talk about tech pay and how dealers screw techs over. It is a dirty game out there questions, comments, topic suggestions don't be scared send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com if you want to help support the podcast check out my website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com there are links to donate to the podcast and to join the Patreon Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Spotify or Apple it helps! Thanks for listening https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Su...
May 31, 2025•19 min
