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Flat Rate Tech Podcast

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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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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

This is why the industry is where it is 31.05.2025

On todays episode I go over an email I got from a former tech/ Foreman that wanted to be a Director and got the run around. I go off a little bit about it. Have you ever been in this position? send me your story   Thanks for listening  Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  Support the show rate and review on apple podcasts  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon...

The solution for the tech shortage? 31.05.2025

Do it. Just a short quick episode but you should hire them Or not.  You don’t read this anyway so I’m sure I will get emails with reasons why you should or shouldn’t hire them.  Whatever dude. Questions, comments, topic suggestions, send them to FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com Rate and review the podcast flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com     my website I think it’s still up follow on Facebook why not?...

Don't Be A Hack 31.05.2025

I talk about Hacks and how you shouldn't be one  I tell a story about a new tech at a shop I used to work at  and I drank beer  check out the website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com follow on Facebook  email questions or comments, topics to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Rate and review the podcast of you feel like it  Thanks for listening  https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast Support th...

Dispatching Work 31.05.2025

I talk about dispatching work.  That is it Merch site the best mechanic merch out there  https://www.bonfire.com/store/flat-rate-tech-podcast-merch-1/ Questions comments send them to  flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com check out the site  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcas...

Episode 8 29.05.2025

Back from vacation and someone has your bay tied up! That one Writer that you can't stand.  Your mechanic? Videos for MPI'S WTF questions, comments, topic suggestions send to Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  Boss mechanic tech technician shop work flat rate tech podcast advisor writer traveling hack  video tool review new tech lube lift fall  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.co...

Watch out for the new tech! 29.05.2025

Quick episode Thanks to all the followers on Facebook! Dropping cars off lifts Patreon Merch coming soon FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Follow on Facebook flat Rate Tech Podcast  Instagram FlatRateTech_podcast Thanks for listening  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  Flatrate...

Dream crusher, what's wrong with this industry part 1 29.05.2025

What is wrong with this industry part 1  Thanks for listening  flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com for questions and comments flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  Follow on Facebook Flat Rate Tech Podcast  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 FlatRateTechPo...

Your boy changed! 29.05.2025

Email answer Quick podcast "it was longer before I had to edit it"  How your boy changed and why he will be back.  Techs send me some more questions or comments  to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  Next episode will be a VERY serious episode about hiring new techs and what they should start out making per hour and how to keep them.  Thanks for listening  Support the show THE BOOK https://w...

What do you really do for technicians? 29.05.2025

Email question answered   Shop politics  What do shops really do for us technicians? If you want to help support the show check out the links below. FlatRateTechPodcast.weebly.com  email questions comments to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.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  F...

Just let Them have a day off 29.05.2025

Another what's wrong with the industry and your shop episode. Give them a day off questions, comments, topics, send them to FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com  Follow the Facebook page And join the group Flat Rate Techs  to enter to win a FREE tool Set this week watch for the post in the Flat Rate Techs group sometime between 12/6/21 and 12/8/21 to enter. Winner will be announced on 12/10/21 Thank...

Import vs Domestic shops, Contracts? 3/22/22 29.05.2025

I talk about some of  the differences  between working at an Import dealer vs Domestic F1 drivers and foosball players have contracts why don't mechanics? We worked through the plandemic We are "essential" why don't we have contracts? Should we? Follow the Facebook page  Check out the website Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com "LOOK AT IT"  Rate and review the podcast, wh...

He Made The Move You Can Too 8/22 29.05.2025

Today I have a guest that listened to the podcast and made the move to a better shop.  He has been though a lot of the BS that I talk about and that a lot of you also have been through or going through now. MAKE THE MOVE. Find that better shop out there, they do exist.  And don't FOLLOW your boss to another shop.  That will be another episode.  flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  MERCH and other...

!!NEW EPISODE!! Whoops. 27.05.2025

You may notice all the old episodes disappeared and now they are coming back.  Well I explain why I caused that to happen.  Idiot.   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 F...

5 deadly sins at the service counter per auto news 26.05.2025

Auto news says these are the 5 deadly sins at the service counter.  Mac tools. BS.   Let your techs train the new guys.  Questions, comments send to  FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com  Flatratetech_podcast on Instagram  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcast Check out the we...

Flat Rate VS Hourly 26.05.2025

On this episode I answer an email I received asking for my opinion on this "Hot Topic" I guess this has been a topic circulating throughout the internet and podcasts. Flat rate vs Hourly pay Well this is my answer it is what it is you may like it you may not. Send your comments, topics, questions to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654...

5 Things I wish I knew Before Becoming A Mechanic 26.05.2025

My book "Flat Rate Life" is available NOW!! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Check out xstanceinsoles.com   Carry the shop with no foot or back pain, Get your new XSTANCE insoles now! Today I talk about 5 things I wish I knew before becoming a mechanic.   Website:  flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com questions, comments,topics  Email: flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  Rate and review the pod...

Traveling Hack Of The Year Award Goes To 26.05.2025

I talk about the good and the bad of being a mechanic, and announce the Hack Of The Year! 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!...

Shop Life 26.05.2025

Today I talk about shop life. Getting a pay raise and buying a new boat, then shop life happens and hours start going down cause they hired in more techs when there isn't enough work.  Now you're hiding the new boat from the repo man.  Something like that. #mechanic #shoplife #dealership  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow the i...

"Shop Life" Animation Series 26.05.2025

Jumping on here to announce my NEW ANIMATION SERIES "Shop Life" Check it out on my YouTube channel. DO IT NOW. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! 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...

Heavy Line Fleet Tech 25.05.2025

On today's episode I have a 20 year Heavy line fleet tech on the podcast.  He talks about what it's like working on heavy equipment like bulldozers, dump trucks, frontend loaders and so on.  He also mentioned the fact that he is the ONLY mechanic in the shop he works at. And he is also the parts department!  So if you are interested in hearing what its like being a heavy equipment mechan...

Technicians crashing customer cars, Ranked Top 25 Auto Podcasts! Nismo GTR 24.05.2025

Technicians joy riding customer cars and crashing them. The 2022 Nissan GTR NISMO, crashing Lambos. Finding new techs from coffee shops.  Salesman doing doughnuts in used cars, How hard is it to sell a car New podcast artwork  Rated #13 in the top 25 automotive repair podcasts list Flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F...

Tool pimp coming! What’s in your cup? 24.05.2025

Thanks for listening.  Tool pimp taking back his tools.  Hiding from tool guy.  What’s in your paper cup? Email questions  High mileage cars  Rate and review on iTunes.  Follow on Facebook.  Flat rate Tech Podcast  Email questions to FlatRateTechpodcast@gmail.com Website FlatRateTechpodcast.weebly.com Support the show THE BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57 Follow the Facebook page Follow th...

Can't find or keep technicians? 24.05.2025

Can't find or keep technicians? Maybe its you? Pizza party? Stick it up your A$$ Follow on Facebook  questions comments send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  Thanks for listening  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 FlatRateTechPodcas...

Be a Hero 24.05.2025

Help them out Questions, comments, topics send the to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com Want to help support the show? check out the links below Thanks For Listening  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...

Aaron Automotive 24.05.2025

On todays episode I talk with Aaron The owner of Aaron Automotive located in College Station Texas.  We talk about how he started in the business and where he is now. We also talk about guns and shooting.   Check out his shop aaronautomotivebcs.com  questions comments send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com  check out the website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com  follow the podcast on Facebook, i...

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