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Flat Rate Tech Podcast

Tech, Flat Rate Life Media™
Automotive Industry
Flat Rate Pay
Technicians
Automotive Repair
Automotive Mechanics
Technician Shortage
Shop Management
Mechanics
Job Satisfaction
Dealerships
Workplace Culture
Workplace Dynamics
Flat Rate Pay System
Independent Shops
Burnout
Work-Life Balance
Electric Vehicles
Mentorship
Job Market
Workplace Morale

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 w... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes217Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Should you become a mechanic?

Everybody online makes this industry sound like a six-figure dream. Trade schools sell it. Managers sell it. Influencers sell it.

I’m here to tell you what it actually looks like.

Flat rate. Working for free. Buying thou... more

Has your shop manager ever hired in a real scumbag tech? They say "We are a teacher" yet they hire in anyone off the street to join. 

And all we have is HOPE.

Everybody talks about technician productivity. 

Nobody talks about what happens when the... more

Everybody talks about the technician shortage.

But what if there isn't one?

What if the real problem is an industry that burns through skilled technicians faster than it can replace them?

In this episode, I take a look at the automotive industry's... more

Is being a mobile mechanic the way out of this BS and work for yourself?

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Unnamed Guest
A friend and former mechanic who shares insights on leaving the industry
Episode: Email questions and a special guest 1/7/24
Technician from Honda
Technician with five years of experience at Honda in Canada, sharing insights about automotive work in a colder climate.
Honda
Episode: Honda Tech from Canada

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 386 ratings
  • Spot on!

    I’ve been in the dealer automotive industry since 2007. Sales, Service advisor and now Technician. It’s wild how relevant and relatable this all is. How much the same all dealerships are. Love the comedy side, but he really does have some great advise for a Flat Rate Tech! Keep it going!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Honda Tech
    United Statesa year ago
  • The truth and nothing but the truth podcast!!

    I look forward for a new episode to come out. I am never let down with the content and how much this “Comedy” podcast makes me laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swampgravy
    United Statesa year ago
  • I'm a shop owner and this guy exposes all of our secrets. Everything is about NUMBERS, brown nose techs make the most money, certified guys get the shaft, all because I need a 2nd vacation home with a boat and a gold plated RZR to show everyone else how much of a peasant they are.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    wolfsirus
    a year ago
  • Most informative

    Most informative mechanic podcasts I’ve ever listened to.

    Also don’t trust the cat people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    good ones are taken 132
    United States2 years ago
  • Facts

    I’ve been in the industry 40 years and this guy is spot on with the issues we face

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crane man 911
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are seen as authentic, with strong nods toward actionable takeaways for techs seeking better conditions or independence.
Listeners value the raw honesty and practical insight into shop life and pay structures.
Many appreciate the humor while finding the episodes genuinely informative for real-world tech challenges.

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Field Service Tech 1/22/23
Q: How far do you travel?
I travel wherever a customer wants me to go, typically within a 100-mile radius.
Email questions and a special guest 1/7/24
Q: Would you come back to the industry?
The guest said he wouldn't come back unless it was on an hourly basis, as the unpredictability of his paycheck was too stressful.
Email questions and a special guest 1/7/24
Q: What was the best part about working in a shop?
The best part was talking shit with all the guys, creating a camaraderie that is hard to find elsewhere.
Email questions and a special guest 1/7/24
Q: Why did you leave being a mechanic?
The guest felt like he had to lie to people and sell them services they didn't need to make money, which created a lot of stress.

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What is Flat Rate Tech Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

An unfiltered, veteran-driven critique of the automotive repair industry, focusing on flat-rate pay, shop politics, and the pressures technicians face daily. Episodes commonly explore how pay structures, dispatch decisions, and corporate incentives shape earnings, job satisfaction, and retention—often with bold calls to action like sharing stories, speaking up, or changing shops. The show mixes harsh reality with humor, practical tips, and provocations toward independence, transparency, and smarter career moves for technicians, independents, and service professionals. A standout is the willingness to challenge industry norms head-on, including discussions around visas, knowledge control, and the evolving economics of mobile and fixed-locati... more

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