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Flat Rate Tech Podcast

Tech, Flat Rate Life Media™

Leisure

Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 171

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™

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Apple Podcasts

🇺🇸 USA - automotive
04/08/2025
#94
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
03/08/2025
#67
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
23/07/2025
#68
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
22/07/2025
#41
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
21/07/2025
#43
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
20/07/2025
#34
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
19/07/2025
#34
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
18/07/2025
#19
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
17/07/2025
#15
🇺🇸 USA - automotive
16/07/2025
#21

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https://www.bonfire.com/store/flat-rate-tech-podcast-merch-1/
5 shares
https://flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com
1 share

https://www.patreon.com/FlatRateTechpodcast
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070860330009
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Score global : 38%

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RED FLAGS 9/2/24

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 17:56

I talk about some of many RED FLAGS to look for when looking at a new shop.
And then I go off about random $hit like always

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Tech

Email question, Tool prices 8/26/24

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 21:29

What to do when you can't turn wrenches any more, and tool prices are just F'ng stupid.

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How To Play The GAME 6/24/24

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 27:58

Today I explain how to play the game...

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5 Things I wish I knew Before Becoming A Mechanic

lundi 26 mai 2025 • Duration 17:47

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Today I talk about 5 things I wish I knew before becoming a mechanic.

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questions, comments,topics
Email: flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com

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Instagram: Flatratetech_Podcast

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Tech

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Here Is Your Chance, Motivation. 6/4/22

Season 2 · Episode 1

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 20:45

On this episode I give all the manager's and shop owner's a chance to email me what they have to offer technicians to come and work with them.

What do you do to stay motivated when there is no work to do?

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and instagram page

questions, comments, topic suggestions email flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com
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Tech

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So You Want To Be A Shop Foreman? 5/21/22

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 24:34

Today I talk about what you don't know about being a Shop Foreman.
Some of it a brief portion.
How the circle of hope happens in a shop with no change
When a tech thinks a team leader isn't doing what he thinks he should be doing, and how a team leader thinks a shop foreman isn't doing what he should be doing. And I answer
Why nothing has changed. I tell you why some get away with everything the real reason.

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instagram also Flatratetech_Podcast

Twitch new channel--- Tech_flatratetechpodcast
I got a really cool car coming here im going to be working on live
help me, follow the channel and help me fix it

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Tech

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Top 5 Reasons Why I'm Still A Mechanic. 5/15/22

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 12:30

Today I talk about the top 5 reasons why I'm still a mechanic

check out my website flatratetechpodcast.weebly.com
Check out the mech site link is on the website
Stickers available on the website

Next episode will be Top 5 reasons I want to quit! Maybe

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Techs Talk, FIX your shop FIRST before trying to hire more 5/7/22

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 12:36

Techs talk

Shops need to stop paying to advertise for more techs when their shop is garbage, what a waste of money.
Fix your shop first before trying to hire anyone that is worth a $hit

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Different Techs in every shop 5/1/22

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 09:22

I talk about some of the different techs in every shop.

I talk about how Matco tools electric 1/4 ratchet wrench is garbage.

I am in the middle of building a NEW Podcast Studio right now working on setting it up and waiting for a mixer, mic and more to come in. So the audio may sound different it is what it is.

questions, comments,topic suggestions send them to flatratetechpodcast@gmail.com

I got some new stickers coming watch out for the Facebook post for the giveaway!

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rate and review the podcast on Apple and Spotify if you want. THANKS if you already have!

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

jeudi 29 mai 2025 • Duration 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?

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