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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
Episodios
  • The Flat Rate Effect + Everything is the techs fault

    The Flat Rate Effect + Everything is the techs fault
    Mar 23 2026

    Today there is 2 episodes in one. I been pushing towards getting the YouTube channel going and the episodes have been shorter. I know that sucks for podcasts cause I listen to podcasts all day every day. So soon there will be longer episodes coming. I been working on a lot of for the podcast so hopefully we get back to normal. This episode is about the flat rate effect and how they blame everything on the technicians.

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    12 m
  • “Sign This or You Don’t Work Here” The Truth About Shop Hiring

    “Sign This or You Don’t Work Here” The Truth About Shop Hiring
    Mar 16 2026

    Most shops will tell you there’s a technician shortage.
    But that’s not the truth.
    The real reason shops are always hiring is because techs keep leaving.
    In this episode I break down what’s really happening inside the bays. The revolving door of technicians, the broken flat rate system, the paperwork they make you sign just to get the job, and why so many experienced techs are walking away from the trade.
    This isn’t about people being lazy or not wanting to work.
    It’s about an industry that expects technicians to carry all the risk while management keeps the control.
    Techs are burning out.
    Techs are leaving.
    And the industry still refuses to admit why.

    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!
    Tech
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    12 m
  • 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.


    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!
    Tech
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    16 m
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If you're a mechanic, you'll like it. If not, you may find some episodes entertaining. Like the ones that peek into the corrupt underbelly of the automotive world.

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