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Flat Rate Tech Podcast

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 diagnostic time, tool debt, burnout, and the constant pressure to “just hit your hours.”
If you're a tech, mechanic, or service advisor who's tired of the lies, this one's for you.

No sponsors. No filters. No corporate polish. Just the truth.


Disclaimer:
This podcast reflects personal opinions based on real-life experience in the automotive repair industry. All names, locations, and identifying details have been changed or omitted to protect privacy. The views expressed do not reflect those of any current or former employer, coworker, dealership, or manufacturer. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.

If you recognize yourself in this podcast… ask yourself why.

Produced By Flat Rate Life Media™

© 2026 Flat Rate Tech Podcast
Episodes
  • Your Shop Is Broke And Your Tech Is Paying For It

    Your Shop Is Broke And Your Tech Is Paying For It
    Mar 9 2026

    Most people think independent shop owners are getting rich.
    The truth? A lot of shops are one bad month away from closing.
    High overhead, debt, equipment payments, and constant pressure mean many independent shops survive because one or two technicians are carrying the entire operation. If one of those techs quits, the whole place can collapse overnight.
    This is the reality behind struggling shops, unstable business models, and why techs carry the weight of an entire business.


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    16 mins
  • They Judge You On A Number You Don't Control

    They Judge You On A Number You Don't Control
    Mar 2 2026

    Go to my website.

    They judge you on four numbers.
    Productivity
    Efficiency
    Proficiency
    Effective Labor Rate
    In this episode we break down what each one actually means, what you control, what you don’t, and why a slow week doesn’t always mean you’re a slow tech.
    Flat rate turns shop problems into your pay problem.
    Understanding your wrench time vs billed time shows the real story.
    Are you slow
    or are you starving.
    Know your NUMBERS!

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    THE BOOK

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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    14 mins
  • Dispatch is where techs get paid or played

    Dispatch is where techs get paid or played
    Feb 23 2026

    Go to my website and order the NEW book 'The Grey Mechanic" I BET you can relate to it.

    Training is a scam. The more you know, the less you make.


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    THE BOOK

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    FlatRateTechPodcast@gmail.com
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    13 mins
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