The Battered Mechanic

That's right people, this has been a long time coming, we started a podcast, and just like anything we start here at Florida High Performance, by God, we're gonna see it through. Enter your host Erik Bentley, AKA "The Battered Mechanic" of the newest series at FLHP. Here to talk about the good, bad, and the ugly of shop life, whether you're an owner, an employee, or an enthusiast, this podcast has something for everybody. No punches will be pulled, no secrets untold, and no 10mm sockets will go missing. So sit back, buckle up, plug your headphones in, and listen in as we start our journey to understand why it's never easy, always hard.

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Episodes

EP 7 - Why Quality Control Will Make or Break Your a performance Shop in 2025

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 7 of The Battered Mechanic! Join your host Erik Bentley as he dives into the critical aspects of quality control within the automotive industry. Learn about the '20 minute rule,' the importance of cultivating a culture centered on quality over quantity, and the significance of hiring passionate technicians. Erik emphasizes the need for a clean and organized work environment, alignment with like-minded vendors, and constant improvement to ensure top-notch service...

Mar 11, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7

EP 6 - The Great Warranty Debate

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Feb 07, 2025•27 min

EP 5 - How To Choose the Right Performance Shop For Your Build

Send us a text We've all been there. Given a shop our money, had expectations set, only to have them shattered in the end. All because somebody wasn't who they said they were. That's exactly what this episode is going to cover. Welcome to Episode 5 of the Battered Mechanic Podcast, where we will discuss choosing the right performance shop for your build. Your host Erik breaks it down into 6 phases. Tune in. #thebatteredmechanic #podcast #nevereasyalwayshard 🏁 Like and Subscribe! https://www.you...

Jan 17, 2025•26 min

EP 4 - The 6 Phases of Covering Your A$$ and Setting Customer Expectations

Send us a text Welcome to episode 4 of The Battered Mechanic Podcast. We will focus on things like covering your a$$ and setting customer expectations. There are 6 phases to this outline which I encourage you to listen to the whole way through since everything is connected. If you follow these phases I can promise it will save you a lot of time, and money, and protect your business, and even your customers. Let's get started. 🏁 Like and Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@floridahighperformance...

Jan 10, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4

6 Things That Are Holding You Back as a Shop Owner

Send us a text This is episode 3 of The Battered Mechanic Podcast. If you haven't had a chance to listen to episode 2 yet then please give it a listen. The purpose of this podcast is for a guy like me who's in the trenches with guys like you, to turn to one another and share our wisdom, experiences, and successes to keep this amazing professional going strong. So here are the six things that are holding shop owners from achieving their business goals. 🏁 Like and Subscribe! https://www.youtube.c...

Nov 28, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The 3 Keys to Owning a Successful Performance Shop in 2024

Send us a text This is episode 2 of The Battered Mechanic Podcast. If you haven't had a chance to listen to episode 1 yet then please give it a listen. The purpose of this podcast is for a guy like me who's in the trenches with guys like you, to turn to one another and share our wisdom, experiences, and successes to keep this amazing professional going strong. So here's everything you need to know about running a successful performance shop in 2024. 🏁 Like and Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com...

Nov 05, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

It's Finally Happening and I'm Not Holding Back - EP1

Send us a text That's right people, this has been a long time coming, we started a podcast, and just like anything we start here at Florida High Performance, by God, we're gonna see it through. Enter your host Erik Bentley, AKA "The Battered Mechanic" of the newest series at FLHP. Here to talk about the good, bad, and the ugly of shop life, whether you're an owner, an employee, or an enthusiast, this podcast has something for everybody. No punches will be pulled, no secrets untold, and no 10mm s...

Oct 31, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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