Trials and Tribulations: The Realities of a Career in Auto Repair With The Flat Rate Master

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In this episode, The Flat Rate Master and Jeff discuss the importance of investing in employee training for shop owners. They note that many shop owners fail to see the benefits of shutting down their shop and taking a loss of income to send their employees to training events. 

An example of a shop owner who takes his entire crew to training events every year, and the host emphasizes that this is an investment in the business that will result in better technicians who do a better job is discussed. 

Both Jeff and The Flat Rate Master agree that content creators have a role to play in showing the benefits of investing in training for employees. The Flat Rate Master notes that he has been accused of being negative about the industry lately, but he believes that it is important to highlight the importance of training. 

Jeff agrees and notes that many mechanics have lost their jobs due to lack of training and that investing in training is a way to ensure employability in the future. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of investing in training for employees as a way to improve the quality of work and ensure long-term success for the business.

In this episode, Jeff shares his experience of unburdening his feelings through a podcast and how it helped him turn his life around. He mentions that initially, he was angry, mad, and jaded when he got laid off due to COVID. However, doing a podcast with The Changing The Industry team gave him a voice and made him feel better. 

He believes that unburdening your feelings through a podcast is healthy and shouldn't be ridiculed. The Flat Rate Master also agrees with this and mentions that it's like therapy. They both encourage people to share their experiences and cautionary tales to unburden themselves, which would be the best thing for all parties, including the industry. 

Overall, the episode highlights the importance of sharing experiences and unburdening oneself through a podcast, which can have a positive impact on mental health and career growth.

In this episode, the importance of mentoring was discussed, but it was also acknowledged that there is no exit strategy for mentors. It was noted that as people age, their brains and bodies slow down, and they may not be as valuable in the workforce as they once were. It was suggested that if a mentor is always giving, they may be essentially creating competition for themselves as the people they mentor become just as valuable as they are. The question of how to approach this was raised, and it was suggested that mentors may need to consider doing things differently to avoid this happening. Additionally, it was emphasized that it's important to have a plan for the end of one's career, as ageism is a problem in the workforce. The episode suggested that having a plan, such as continuing to make content like YouTube videos, can help ensure that one remains employable even as they age. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of mentoring while also acknowledging the need to consider how to avoid becoming replaceable.