Erik Bentley

The Battered Mechanic

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That's right people, this has been a long time coming, we started a podcast, and just like anything we start here at Florida High Performance, by God, we're gonna see it through. Enter your host Erik Bentley, AKA "The Battered Mechanic" of the newest series at FLHP. Here to talk about the good, bad, and the ugly of shop life, whether you're an owner, an employee, or an enthusiast, this podcast has something for everybody. No punches will be pulled, no secrets untold, and no 10mm sockets will go missing. So sit back, buckle up, plug your headphones in, and listen in as we start our journey to u...

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Erik Bentley

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EP 7 - Why Quality Control Will Make or Break Your a performance Shop in 2025 11.03.2025 22:59

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 7 of The Battered Mechanic! Join your host Erik Bentley as he dives into the critical aspects of quality control within the automotive industry. Learn about the '20 minute rule,' the importance of cultivating a culture centered on quality over quantity, and the significance of hiring passionate technicians. Erik emphasizes the need for a clean and orga...

EP 6 - The Great Warranty Debate 07.02.2025 27:06

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EP 5 - How To Choose the Right Performance Shop For Your Build 17.01.2025 25:45

Send us Fan Mail We've all been there. Given a shop our money, had expectations set, only to have them shattered in the end. All because somebody wasn't who they said they were. That's exactly what this episode is going to cover. Welcome to Episode 5 of the Battered Mechanic Podcast, where we will discuss choosing the right performance shop for your build. Your host Erik breaks it d...

EP 4 - The 6 Phases of Covering Your A$$ and Setting Customer Expectations 10.01.2025 27:57

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 4 of The Battered Mechanic Podcast. We will focus on things like covering your a$$ and setting customer expectations. There are 6 phases to this outline which I encourage you to listen to the whole way through since everything is connected. If you follow these phases I can promise it will save you a lot of time, and money, and protect your business, and even you...

6 Things That Are Holding You Back as a Shop Owner 28.11.2024 20:45

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 3 of The Battered Mechanic Podcast. If you haven't had a chance to listen to episode 2 yet then please give it a listen. The purpose of this podcast is for a guy like me who's in the trenches with guys like you, to turn to one another and share our wisdom, experiences, and successes to keep this amazing professional going strong. So here are the six thing...

The 3 Keys to Owning a Successful Performance Shop in 2024 05.11.2024 22:59

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 2 of The Battered Mechanic Podcast. If you haven't had a chance to listen to episode 1 yet then please give it a listen. The purpose of this podcast is for a guy like me who's in the trenches with guys like you, to turn to one another and share our wisdom, experiences, and successes to keep this amazing professional going strong. So here's everything...

It's Finally Happening and I'm Not Holding Back - EP1 31.10.2024 12:23

Send us Fan Mail That's right people, this has been a long time coming, we started a podcast, and just like anything we start here at Florida High Performance, by God, we're gonna see it through. Enter your host Erik Bentley, AKA "The Battered Mechanic" of the newest series at FLHP. Here to talk about the good, bad, and the ugly of shop life, whether you're an owner, an em...