Tech, Flat Rate Life Media™

Flat Rate Tech Podcast

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 diagnos...

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Tech, Flat Rate Life Media™

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28 wrz 2026

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I’m a Shop Owner now 3/27/25 31.05.2025

Recording this from my boat in the Gulf Of AMERICA  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 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

Palm trees and lawn mowers? 7/1/21 31.05.2025

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 THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website  Flatratetechpodcast...

Thinking about starting your own shop? Listen to this episode first 9/25/21 31.05.2025

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 th...

It's a Dirty Game 3/6/22 31.05.2025

On today's episode I talk about tech pay and how dealers screw techs over. It is a dirty game out there questions, comments, topic suggestions don't be scared send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com if you want to help support the podcast check out my website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com there are links to donate to the podcast and to join the Patreon Don't forget to rate and r...

Advisors, F1, Ribs, Melting Pot 3/20/22 31.05.2025

Advisors keep writing waiters when your backed up Smoked ribs for 7 hours and they tasted like garbage Spent $300 at melting pot and had to cook the food ourselves  Red Bull F1 cars broke down  Expensive weekend,  just rambling  Follow on Facebook  email questions, topics, comments to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  If you want to be on the podcast email me  Website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com R...

Super Tech, F1 3/28/22 31.05.2025

Today I talk about the super tech your boss hired to save the day, or to save his job for another month.  I ramble a little about the F1 Saudi race I go off track like always it is what it is  Rate and review the podcast  That helps me out a lot for some reason  You don't read this anyway but if you do follow the Facebook page  Questions comments bitching whatever send them to flatratetechpod...

Different Techs in every shop 5/1/22 31.05.2025

I talk about some of the different techs in every shop. I talk about how Matco tools electric 1/4 ratchet wrench is garbage. I am in the middle of building a NEW Podcast Studio right now working on setting it up and waiting for a mixer, mic and more to come in. So the audio may sound different it is what it is.  questions, comments,topic suggestions send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com I got...

Techs Talk, FIX your shop FIRST before trying to hire more 5/7/22 31.05.2025

Techs talk  Shops need to stop paying to advertise for more techs when their shop is garbage, what a waste of money. Fix your shop first before trying to hire anyone that is worth a $hit Merch shop https://www.bonfire.com/store/flat-rate-tech-podcast-merch-1/ Follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070860330009 Check out the website https://flatratetechpodcast.weebly.co...

Top 5 Reasons Why I'm Still A Mechanic. 5/15/22 31.05.2025

Today I talk about the top 5 reasons why I'm still a mechanic  check out my website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com Check out the mech site link is on the website Stickers available on the website Next episode will be Top 5 reasons I want to quit! Maybe follow the Facebook page for the best mechanic memes out there if you know you know Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK65...

So You Want To Be A Shop Foreman? 5/21/22 31.05.2025

Today I talk about what you don't know about being a Shop Foreman.  Some of it a brief portion. How the circle of hope happens in a shop with no change When a tech thinks a team leader isn't doing what he thinks he should be doing, and how a team leader thinks a shop foreman isn't doing what he should be doing. And I answer  Why nothing has changed. I tell you why some get away with...

Here Is Your Chance, Motivation. 6/4/22 31.05.2025

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 e...

Warranty times, Tool Trucks,Tech Shortage, Trade Schools. 6/20/22 31.05.2025

Check out www. Boltster.com and get your nuts and bolts organized They support the podcast show them some support! Check out www.xstanceinsoles.com  so you can carry the shop in comfort Todays episode I ramble about warranty times,  trade schools, tech shortage and whatever else. questions, comments,topic suggestions send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com...

ClickBait, You are the problem, FIX IT 7/8/22 31.05.2025

Back from a little break with a new episode I talk about how you are the problem, Managers, how to fix your shop, Numbers, and so on.  questions, comments,topics send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com check out the free website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com follow me on TWITCH: tech_flatratetechpodcast join me when I get on at random times and live chat with me I play games and quit and find...

Rebuild Your Shop Series #1. 7/16/22 31.05.2025

This is the first episode of the "rebuild your shop series".   Clean your shop.   Its the simple stuff the common sense stuff that needs to be taken care of so this is the first step.  Next episode of the series is going to be "Standards" and how you should have them in your shop for EVERYONE.  VERY IMPORTANT If you have anything to add to this episode or any other email  quest...

Buddy system, Lost Another Tech. 7/21/22 31.05.2025

ANOTHER email about a tech that left the industry over the buddy system in a shop.  How many of you mechanics/ technicians out there deal with this in your shop right now? Send me your story  email FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com  Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for the best merch in the game and for the BLOG check it out  Rate and review the podcast if you want to help me out o...

Rebuild Your Shop Series 2 STANDARDS. 7/30/22 31.05.2025

This episode I talk about Standards and how you should set them in your shop.  Stop the favoritism Set Standards   Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website  Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com D...

Mobil Hacks, Body Shop Techs, Rambling 8/7/22 31.05.2025

Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  for MERCH Follow on Facebook  Today I drink beer and bitch about stuff. Techs quitting the industry and starting there own mobil mechanic business, How body shop guys are artists and hacks at the same time. F1 is awesome. And whatever else I ramble about. email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments,topic suggestions.  Thanks for listening, Tech Supp...

SHEEP 8/18/22 31.05.2025

Todays episode I talk about how you shouldn't be sheep.  Don't follow managers or techs shop to shop.  When you get the call from another tech you used to work with or another manager and they say "come work over here its better" DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.  Don't be a follower. Be a leader.  flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com for everything.  Follow the Facebook page and instagram...

Top 5 Reasons I Want To QUIT!!!! 9/2/22 31.05.2025

It is what it is. LISTEN TO THE FULL episode.  Top 5 reasons I want to quit being a mechanic.  Questions, comments, topic suggestions send them to  flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com check out the website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com its free for me and you to check out! follow the Facebook page and the instagram page Instagram is flatratetech_podcast search It Rate and review the podcast it helps me...

Rebuild Your Shop #3 Team Leaders. 9/11/22 31.05.2025

You Need Team Leaders in your shop.   REAL LEADERS Questions, comments, topics suggestions, want to be on the podcast email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com its free for me and you  This was a quick podcast with many beers involved so it's what it is.   Thanks to everyone who rated and reviewed the podcast! 41 reviews on Spotify thats awesome! I got an emai...

6 Day Work Weeks!?! Bikes, And Beer. 9/25/22 31.05.2025

I watched a video on Youtube about hiring technicians and they talked about working 6 days a week like it was mandatory.  GET A LIFE DUDE Bike talk thats custom  bicycle talk Little bit of gun talk  and whatever else.  questions, comments, topic suggestions send them to  Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  Look at this website for some reason flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com it's free to look  Rate...

Audi dealer to Independent shop 9/29/22 31.05.2025

Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  Check it out NOW  Want to be a guest on the podcast Email me Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Today I talk to a tech that left the Audi dealer life and took a chance at working at an Independent shop.   Starting as a flat rate tech at the independent shop,  Now he is paid salary as the lead Diagnostic Technician!  Just listen to the episode. Lots of editing in this epi...

The Reality Of Being A Technician. 10/9/22 31.05.2025

So much talk from so many industry people about how to fix the technician shortage, They talk on podcasts, pay to have there ghost written articles to be put on the front page of automotive websites talking about how they have a way to fix the technician shortage. When in fact they have never even been a technician. They don't know what its like to be a mechanic.  So today I talk about the re...

Lizard People, And Emails 10/16/22 31.05.2025

FlatRateTechPodcast.weebly.com Check it out or else Today I talk about the Lizard people. I go over a few emails I received from listeners and other random talk.  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the website  Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Don't Forge...

That Shop Closed Down! 10/17/22 31.05.2025

Today I tell a story about a situation I went through back in the day.   An email I received brought this story up so I figured I would share it.   Basically to let you know to do your research before going to any independent or performance shop, or any shop.  I almost left a decent shop to go work at a performance shop.  The owner tried to get me there and made it all sound too good to be true. A...

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