Apex Tech Nation

Two tech-related nightmares: a customer discovers technicians taking their car on a 20-mile joyride on dashcam, and another deals with a loose drain plug backing out right after a dealership oil change. In this episode, we break down these massive failures from three critical perspectives: the customer, the technician, and the shop’s leadership. How does a shop tolerate a joyride? What really happ...

This week I'm joined by Craig Tomczyk ASE Master Tech, L1/L2 certified, with nearly two decades in the bay across auto, diesel, and heavy duty for a real tech to tech conversation. First up: should the automotive service industry require a license? Craig brought this one to the table, and we get into both sides whether licensing would raise the floor, or whether it just adds another barrier in...

This week we're covering several topics that every automotive technician can relate to—from a tragic accident in the industry to protecting your body and improving your diagnostic process. In this episode we discuss: -The tragic death of a 24-year-old tire technician who was fatally crushed by a vehicle, along with the safety lessons every technician should remember. -Taking care of your knees...

Before you get mad at me for saying this, just hear me out. My buddy owns a barbershop and he can't hire anybody to fill a chair unless they're licensed. Meanwhile we're working on cars that hold people's families and we don't need anything. I'm a master tech with 5 ASEs to recertify this year. I'll do it because that's the standard. But should our industry have act...

Most automotive technicians focus on earning more money, but very few focus on keeping and investing it. In this episode of the Apex Tech Nation Podcast, I break down how developing valuable technician skills can create long-term wealth—and why avoiding unnecessary car payments may be one of the smartest financial decisions a technician can make. Join the Nation https://apextechnation.com/

Billions spent on consulting and training programs over the last decade. The crisis just got worse. New episode: Problems with Solutions for the Industry. From a Technician's Perspective I stepped back, looked at the industry like a broken car, and laid out the real fixes. 68% of working automotive technicians wouldn't recommend this field to anybody. I'd love to hear some real solutio...

Four diagnostic tips from 25 years in the bays — the kind of stuff that saves you time, comebacks, and headaches when you're staring down a tough job. Join the Nation https://apextechnation.com/

In this first episode of APEX Tech Nation, Anthony Calhoun breaks down the technician shortage from the perspective that's missing from every industry article — the tech actually doing the work. Why are techs leaving? It's not just the money. It's the death by a thousand cuts that compounds every single day in the bay. Anthony shares what working techs are really saying when management...