Synopsis
Automotive technician life. The business, how it was, where it is , and where it's going. Straight talk The good, the bad, the bull$#!!. Life at work and after work.
Episodes
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Porsche Tech! 12/4/22
31/05/2025 Duration: 01h01minI 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/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Talk To Your Techs 12/17/22
31/05/2025 Duration: 20minToday 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!TechJoin the Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Give it Away. 12/24/22
31/05/2025 Duration: 12minI 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 showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Managers / Stress, It's Your Fault 1/1/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 19minToday I talk about different managers and Techs. I also tell a couple stories. And I give the reason that I believe why Techs Have left and are leaving your shop and the industry. The reason why most good Techs are overlooked while others thrive. In MY opinion. Join the Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Email, Rambling 1/8/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 20minToday I try to go over a topic suggestion about New Techs Coming into the industry.Then I ramble on about whatever like usual. I also talk about how there are many podcasts out there that talk about the industry and how they ALL need to be shared throughout the industry and listened to. SPREAD THE WORD!Join the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Doctor. 1/15/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 12minI talk about a Technician that became a Doctor.New years resolutions, And whatever else i talked about.https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastJoin the Patreon page for MORE episodes, deleted episodes, My journey as a Tech series and MORE!Thanks for listening,TechSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Field Service Tech 1/22/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 01h06minOn this episode I talk with the Co Host of the Certified Wrench Podcast.We talk about what it's like being a Field Service Technician, Owning your own business and more!Check out BlackFlagServices on InstagramAnd check Out The Certified Wrench Podcast available everywhere podcasts are played. Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Training 1/29/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 12minI talk about how important training for a Technician is and how you should take advantage of your shop sending you. Thanks for listening,Techhttps://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastJoin the Patreon NOW! More episodes!Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Started As A Tech At 50? 2/5/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 01h03minSome may think the corporate life sounds good but in reality it's boring, dull, repetitive, same ol same ol $hit. Today I talk with a Tech that left the corporate office and became a Technician at 50 years old! This episode is very interesting to me a former corporate person that was really high up in a really great company retired and decided to do what he wanted to doBe free from the BS and Become one of us a Technician!Sounds pretty crazy but hey listen to the episode. Join the Patreon page for Patreon only episodes and More!DO IThttps://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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How To Succeed In A Shop? 2/12/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 13minSomeone emailed and asked and here ya go. PSA Not all shops are like this there are good ones out there that you can successfully make a great career with and move up make bags and run the show and make the changes that are actually needed. But hey. Flat Rate Tech Podcast | creating A podcast for Mechanics and the automotive service indu | PatreonSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Side Hustle 2/19/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 17minI go over a couple emails I recently had from listeners that wanted to share experiences they had. I talk about them. Don't be a Hack Nobody reads this Join the Patreon page click this link and sign uphttps://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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The Reality Of Being A Technician #2 2/25/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 15minI combine some of the latest emails together and come up with another episode of the reality of being a Technician. https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Bonus Episode! 2/27/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 11minI asked for 100 reviews on Spotify and you delivered. Here is a patreon only episode.Many more rants available on the patreon page! Thanks,Techhttps://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcastSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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How Your Lube Shop Should Be Ran? 3/12/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 20minI attempt to talk about how a lube shop should be ran. And how new Technicians should have a plan to succeed. But it goes sideways as usual. www.patreon.com/flatratetechpodcastJoin now!Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Listen To This 3/19/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 13minI talk about a email I got from a listener that made the move. Do you feel like nobody gives a crap? Blacklisted? Maybe you're better than the shop you currently work at. Maybe you need to find a shop, a TEAM that cares as much as you do. Maybe you need to reach into your jean shorts and join the Patreon page and/or buy some merchSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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New Cars 3/26/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 24minToday I talk about how much new cars cost. I also talk about how techs do side work and how managers hate it. I talk about mental health a little bit. And most important I talk about how you should join the Patreon page and buy some MERCH cause thats what's important right now. Thanks for listening,TechSupport the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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New Manager Every Year 4/3/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 13minToday I talk about an email I got from a listener about having a new manager just about every year. How every thing changes all the time and why. And I ramble. Been sick so it is what it is. Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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The Reality Of Being A Technician #3. 4/9/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 17minEmail me and tell me what you're going through at your shop. This is how these episodes come together. I like doing these because it shows that we all go through the same crap. email FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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We Need This For The Industry. 4/23/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 12minToday I talk about how managers out there that listen to the podcast and have made changes to there shops for the better should if they want to email me their job ads so I can read them on the podcast and advertise for them. I also talk about my idea on how we can draw in new people to the industry. emailflatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech
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Changes in the shop 4/16/23
31/05/2025 Duration: 15minALWAYS HAVE A BACKUP PLAN. Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.comDon't Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech