Flat Rate Tech Podcast

We were lied to.We were told to work harder.Buy more tools.Stay loyal.And somehow it would all work out.This episode breaks down why being a good technician was never enough, why flat rate keeps techs unstable, and why there was never a real future built into this job.Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow 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

Dealerships love to talk about “growth” and “training” for lube techs.What they don’t talk about is how many of them never leave the lube rack.In this episode, I explain why so many lube techs are promised a future that never shows up.How “just give it time” turns into years.Why moving you into the shop isn’t always in management’s best interest.And how this cycle keeps pay low and turnover high.Any lube techs watching BEWARE of the SCAM. Don't be a LIFER in the Lube Shop.Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow 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

Techs starving in a billion dollar building. No work. No hours. No pay. Meanwhile the dealership flexes its giant showroom, overpriced labor rate, and “look at us” bullshit while the guys in the bays are wondering how to pay bills on five hours a week.This episode is the truth about flat rate starvation, slow season panic, and how fast a dealership will forget you exist the second the cars stop rolling in. When it’s busy they grind you. When it’s slow they hide. Either way, we’re the ones getting screwed.If you’ve ever sat in an empty bay losing your mind while management hides in their office blaming everyone but themselves… this one’s for you.Subscribe to the YouTube channel Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow 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

Every shop’s got that one “super tech” everybody’s supposed to worship. The guy who somehow turns 90 hours every week, never gets comebacks, and magically has every gravy job routed straight to his bay. Yeah. That guy. The one who games the system, steals hours, cuts corners, and leaves the rest of the shop buried in warranty comebacks he somehow never sees again.And the worst part? Management protects him. Every. Single. Time.In this episode, I break down how these scammers operate, why they get away with it, and how dealership managers enable the whole thing because it keeps their numbers looking good on paper. We’re talking stolen dispatch, fake “productivity,” sabotaged hours, favoritism, the secret rules nobody admits exist, and how the shop culture rots from the inside when a scammer gets crowned king.If you’ve ever wondered why the honest tech turning real hours can’t catch a break… or why the same guy keeps walking out with the fat check while you’re drowning in leftovers… this episode is for you.We’r

People love saying dealer techs are “parts changers.”Cool story. Meanwhile we’re the ones dealing with new systems, nonstop software updates, warranty-time nonsense, manufacturer politics, and problems the independents don’t even see yet.This episode breaks down the whole myth and calls out exactly who’s spreading it  washed-up ex-techs, YouTube University heroes, and shops that guess their way through a repair before sending the car to the dealer anyway.I go through:• Why dealer techs get stuck following stupid test plans• How warranty, SSMs, reps, and politics force bad procedures• Why independents only see failures AFTER dealers figure them out• How the brand uses dealer techs as guinea pigs for new problems• Why the “parts changer” insult is just lazy and outdatedDealer techs diagnose, document, troubleshoot, and clean up everybody else’s mess, all while being underpaid and over-regulated.But hey… call us parts changers if it makes you feel better.Just remember who you run to when you can’t fix it.#mechan

Want to watch the episode? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. New techs keep quitting because they’re being lied to and set up to fail. No mentors, no support, no plan, just empty promises. This episode breaks down why shops can’t keep the new generation of  mechanics longer than a year.LOOK IN THE MIRROR FATBODY!Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow 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

They don’t pay you enough to control you. They don’t own you. They just think they do.In this episode, we’re talking about side jobs, shop control, and the unspoken truth every tech knows: the dealer doesn’t get a say in what you do after you clock out. They want your time, your loyalty, your weekends, your silence… without paying you anything close to what that’s worth.So here it is.The reality behind why techs take side work.Why shops hate it but can’t stop it.Why the rules only exist when they benefit management.And why techs are done letting anyone dictate their lives outside the bay.This one is raw, direct, and aimed straight at every tech who’s tired of being treated like property instead of a skilled professional.Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow 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

Every shop’s got one the foreman stuck between techs and management, trying to keep the place running while catching heat from both sides. This episode digs into what that job really looks like the pressure, the politics, the burnout, and the bullshit that comes with being “the middle guy.”If you’ve ever been a foreman, wanted to be one, or dealt with one who forgot what it’s like to turn wrenches this one’s for you.WATCH THE EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! Subscribe to the channel DO IT OR ELSESupport the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow 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

You can feel it, can’t you? Every year, there’s fewer and fewer of us left. The real techs. The ones who actually know how to fix shit not just swap parts, not just follow flowcharts.We’re watching the trade fade in real time. The old heads are walking out. The next generation’s walking in blind. And the people running this industry still don’t get it.They call it a “technician shortage,” but it’s not a shortage it’s an extinction. Because when the last real techs leave, the knowledge, the pride, and the backbone of every shop goes with them.This episode dives into what real skill actually looks like, what happens when experience walks out the door, and how the next generation’s already burning out before they even start. We’re also talking about the sellouts the influencer techs cashing in on the same system they used to cry about. Tag ‘em in the comments.This one’s for the real ones still standing in the bays. The ones keeping it together while everyone else looks the other way. The ones who still give a da

!! NEXT WEEKS EPISODE IS ONLY ON YOUTUBE, VIDEO EPISODE ONLY!!!This Episode was already out on Youtube days ago. Subscribe for the video episodes!AI’s coming for every white-collar job out there the office people, the analysts, the “safe” careers.And when that wave hits, guess who’s waiting with open arms?The same industry that’s been burning techs out for decades.This episode breaks down how the auto industry is about to win the AI war not by fixing flat rate, not by paying techs better, but by flooding the bays with desperate workers looking for “job security.”Flat rate was built for this world  a system that thrives on turnover, protects the company, and feeds off desperation.And when AI wipes out half the job market, this system doesn’t just survive… it gets stronger.If you think the trade’s finally turning a corner, this one’s your wake-up call.Because when the world runs out of options, the industry wins.Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook pageFollow the ins

SUBSCRIBE to the YOUTUbe channel. This episode was already out last week on there. VIDEO EPISODE. You’ve probably seen that Lizard Ford guy online the one always talking about the factory side of things. Strikes, contracts, solidarity… all that. The truth is, he only talks about that side because that side actually fights back. The union guys on the line have structure, leverage, and a voice. Meanwhile, the dealership techs the flat rate soldiers are the ones holding the brand together with no backup, no representation, and no respect.This episode breaks down exactly why dealership mechanics/ technicians don’t have a voice, how the flat rate system keeps us divided, and what “fighting back” really looks like inside a dealership. It’s not about picket signs it’s about finally saying no to the free labor, the unpaid diagnostics, and the silence that’s been eating this trade alive.Because the truth is, they’ll listen when we stop saying yes. Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow th

This episode was out last week on YouTube check it out there is you want. The Ford CEO’s out here crying about the “technician shortage” again.Talking about how hard it is to find and keep techs.Yeah, no $hit. We’ve been saying that for years.But here’s the truth: this shortage didn’t just happen.The industry created it.They cut pay. They slashed warranty times. They treated techs like disposable parts.And now that the bays are empty, they’re pointing fingers everywhere except the mirror.In this episode, we’re calling out the corporate spin, the fake “solutions,” and every CEO, OEM, and YouTuber still pretending this is a great trade while cashing their checks off techs getting screwed.It’s not a shortage.It’s fallout.And it’s been a long time coming.This is the truth from a 25 year technician thats seen it all and even wrote the book. Flat Rate Life the life of a Flat Rate Tech available on Amazon. Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page

Every tech knows that peace in this trade doesn’t last it’s rented. One good manager, one solid crew, one fair dispatch, and you start to believe you’ve finally found your forever shop. But all it takes is one meeting, one new face, one corporate signature and it’s gone.In this episode, I break down how fast stability disappears in this industry, why it’s designed that way, and the toll it takes on the people still showing up every morning. From pay plan flips to shop sales, it’s all part of the system meant to keep techs off balance.Plus, a new Shop Culture Decoder segment calls out what “fast-paced environment,” “unlimited earning potential,” and “opportunities for growth” really mean when you see them in job ads.This one’s for every tech who’s ever felt that rug get pulled. Because until the system changes, peace in this trade will always come with rent due.Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the web

https://flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com/https://tech-shop.fourthwall.com/    MERCH!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57  THE BOOK!Fixed Ops Managers that want to actually fix your shops emailflatrateconsulting@gmail.com This one’s all about the weapon words shops throw at us to squeeze more free labor. Mandatory. Budget. Efficiency.Opportunity. Team player. Professionalism. They make it sound like motivation, but every single one of those words is just a threat dressed up as leadership. You want videos? You want “flexibility”? You want us to hit budget? Then pay us. Because “mandatory” without a paycheck ain’t mandatory—it’s just bullshit.I break down the language they use, what it really means, and why techs keep getting played into working harder and longer for nothing. If you’ve ever been told to be a “team player” or “professional” while they cut your pay plan, this episode is for you.Support the showTHE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratet

GET THE BOOK HEREhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57Videon on PatreonNEW MERCH https://tech-shop.fourthwall.com/Managers love to ask why they can’t keep new hires but the answer’s right in front of them. In this episode, I break down what really happens when a motivated tech walks into a dealership and gets thrown into the bay with no support, no communication, and nothing but lies from the interview. From foremen being left out of the process to shops expecting techs to train their own replacements for free, it’s no wonder guys walk out as fast as they walk in.We’ll talk about the lies, the egos, the NPC new hires, and why the system keeps eating its own. And yeah I’ll have some fun calling out the “top 1%” techs and the podcast clout-chasers too.This one’s for every tech who’s seen a new guy show up, sit at a toolbox all day, and disappear a week later.Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTechPodc

GET THE BOOK HEREhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57Another wave of techs is walking out and it’s not slowing down. Shops keep scrambling to hire, but nobody’s asking why people are leaving in the first place. In this episode, we break down what’s driving techs out right now: unstable pay plans, broken promises, toxic management, and the burnout that comes with being treated like we’re disposable.It’s not just “a few bad shops.” This is a pattern across the industry, and it’s hitting harder every month. If you’re still in the trade, you’ll relate. If you’re thinking about leaving, you’re not alone. And if you’re a manager who doesn’t get it yet—this is the reality your techs are living in.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

GET THE BOOK HEREhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57Career growth in the automotive industry isn’t as simple as climbing a ladder. Some techs want hours, some want titles, and some just want out. In this episode, I break down the real paths techs face—from grinding it out as a master tech, to getting trapped in leadership roles, to burning out and leaving the trade. No sugarcoating, no industry fluff—just hard truths, rants, and stories from 25 years in the bays.Because if you don’t define your own path, the shop will define it for you… and you might not like where it ends.VIDEO EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONHOTLINE# 561-421-2676 Flat Rate ConsultingUnfiltered feedback. Actionable insight.Because silence from your team isn’t trust—it’s the warning you’re ignoring.Shop owners, managers Email Flatrateconsulting@gmail.comStop loosing tech. Start listening to them. Support the showFollow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.comFlatRateTec

Get The BOOK HERE! Flat Rate Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57Today's guest is a Ford Tech, we talk about all kinds of stuff. 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

The BOOK Flat Rate Life GET IT HEREhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57First we talk about the true cost of loyalty — how giving a shop everything still leaves you with nothing when they’re done using you. Then we dive straight into the interview lies: the fake promises, the sales pitch, and the managers who convince techs to uproot their lives and move across the country… just to drop them in chaos and walk away when it goes bad. I wrap it up by reading real-world emails from techs who’ve lived it, proving this game is rigged — and we’re not imagining any of it.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

Flat Rate Life The Book Get it NOW!https://www.amazon.com/Flat-Rate-Life-Mechanic/dp/B0FK654G57/Mechanic mentorship is disappearing fast in the automotive industry, leaving new techs to figure it out alone. In this episode I talk about why veteran technicians aren’t teaching like they used to, how to spot a bad auto repair shop before you get hired, and the signs you’ve found a good one. I also explain why even the best shops rarely stay that way, and what you can do to protect your career when the culture starts to change. Whether you’re an apprentice, a flat rate veteran, or looking for the best auto shop to work for, this is the reality every mechanic needs to hear.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