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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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
This is why the industry is where it is 31.05.2025 14:56
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 6:50
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 12:05
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 10:07
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 18:47
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 10:32
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 22:20
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 7:18
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 12:10
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 11:28
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 18:00
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 1:32:33
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 8:50
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 10:22
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 17:09
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 17:47
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 13:39
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 22:37
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 12:59
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 1:11:32
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 13:16
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 12:57
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 14:08
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 13:42
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 1:06:59
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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