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If you are an Automotive Mechanic or in the industry this is the show for you! The #1 automotive mechanic podcast! We talk about the good and the bad.
Flat rate is broken. We’re done staying quiet.
The Flat Rate Tech Podcast is the raw, unfiltered voice of real dealership and independent shop technicians. Hosted by a working flat rate tech and the author of Flat Rate Life—the book that exposes what it’s really like to survive in this trade—this podcast pulls back the curtain on the automotive industry.
Every week, we call out the truth behind flat rate pay, toxic shop politics, unpaid diagnostic time, tool debt, burnout, and the constant pressure to “just hit your hours.”
If you're a tech, mechanic, or service advisor who's tired of the lies, this one's for you.
No sponsors. No filters. No corporate polish. Just the truth.
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This podcast reflects personal opinions based on real-life experience in the automotive repair industry. All names, locations, and identifying details have been changed or omitted to protect privacy. The views expressed do not reflect those of any current or former employer, coworker, dealership, or manufacturer. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.
If you recognize yourself in this podcast… ask yourself why.
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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 t...
Todays episode I talk about whatever I feel like talking about I decide to just keep putting out the podcast like normal.Patreon will still be there but for extra episodes and shorts. If you want to start your own podcast click the link below. If you want to support the podcast click the links below. Hey you don't read this but if you do have a great dayThanks for listening questions, comments, topics whatever email me at FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comFlatRateTechPodcast.weebly.comFollow on Facebook Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q6Q2JKMFX6USL)
Are we back? First episode in a while. Just a quick one Email comments, questions, topics whatever to FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comTwitch —FlatRateTech Instagram—- flatratetechpodcast
On the last episode of the Flat Rate Tech Podcast I talked about how much money you could make if you opened your own shop. They guys at ASOG podcast listened to me ramble my BS about it and contacted me. I joined them on the ASOG podcast to talk about what it takes to start and own your own automotive shop. And you might be surprised about what they say! If you have ever thought about quitting the $hithole you work at now and thought "I will start my own shop and make more money" listen to t...
Don’t hide in the bathroom get to work! Questions, comments topics etc send to FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Work technician mechanic shop podcast tools dealership crazy life advisor boss Support the show 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 suppo...
Want to be a guest on the podcast? email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com check out the website thanks for listening Support the show 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
On this episode I talk about a Bum Also top 10 highest paying mechanic jobs Questions. Comments send them to FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com Follow the Facebook page Thanks for listening Support the show 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
Used car price, guns, crazy guy in the shop. FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com for questions comments topics etc FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Work technician mechanic shop podcast tools dealership crazy life advisor boss automotive technician mechanic shop talk Support the show 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...
Another what's wrong with the industry and your shop episode. Give them a day off questions, comments, topics, send them to FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Follow the Facebook page And join the group Flat Rate Techs to enter to win a FREE tool Set this week watch for the post in the Flat Rate Techs group sometime between 12/6/21 and 12/8/21 to enter. Winner will be announced on 12/10/21 Thanks For Listening If you want to help support the show check out the links below. Supp...
Email question answered Shop politics What do shops really do for us technicians? If you want to help support the show check out the links below. FlatRateTechPodcast.weebly.com email questions comments to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Support the show 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 Th...
Email answer Quick podcast "it was longer before I had to edit it" How your boy changed and why he will be back. Techs send me some more questions or comments to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Next episode will be a VERY serious episode about hiring new techs and what they should start out making per hour and how to keep them. Thanks for listening Support the show Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the web...
What is wrong with this industry part 1 Thanks for listening flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com for questions and comments flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com Follow on Facebook Flat Rate Tech Podcast Support the show 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
Quick episode Thanks to all the followers on Facebook! Dropping cars off lifts Patreon Merch coming soon FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Follow on Facebook flat Rate Tech Podcast Instagram FlatRateTech_podcast Thanks for listening Support the show 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 su...
Auto news says these are the 5 deadly sins at the service counter. Mac tools. BS. Let your techs train the new guys. Questions, comments send to FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Flatratetech_podcast on Instagram Support the show 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 Fo...
Can't find or keep technicians? Maybe its you? Pizza party? Stick it up your A$$ Follow on Facebook questions comments send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening Support the show 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
Thanks for listening. Tool pimp taking back his tools. Hiding from tool guy. What’s in your paper cup? Email questions High mileage cars Rate and review on iTunes. Follow on Facebook. Flat rate Tech Podcast Email questions to FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com Website FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Support the show Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRa...
Technicians joy riding customer cars and crashing them. The 2022 Nissan GTR NISMO, crashing Lambos. Finding new techs from coffee shops. Salesman doing doughnuts in used cars, How hard is it to sell a car New podcast artwork Rated #13 in the top 25 automotive repair podcasts list Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com Support the show Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast...
Is there a click in your shop? FIX IT Want to know why you can't pay someone enough to work at your shop? Want to know why you can't get or keep technicians? This episode is another "what's wrong with the industry" There will be more but this one is the one you as a shop manager or owner need to address first. email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com for question comments or if you want to be a guest on the podcast. The new Facebook group that is in the works come a...
Listener emails Vaccination Throwing parts in a lake Quitting your job My vaccination prediction for your work ASOG podcast Questions comments topics send to FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com FlatRateTech.weebly.com It’s free! Rate and review on iTunes if you want to. It helps Thanks for listening Support the show Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRate...
Traveling hacks are everywhere! Questions comments topics send to FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Mechanic technician shop talk engine tools podcast work dealership boss new website automotive mechanic shop talk Support the show 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 Tha...
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