{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Culture at Work Has NEVER Been More Important | Tony Martinez - AAPEX Technician of the Year","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/culture-at-work-has-never-been-more-important-tony-martinez-aapex-technician-of-the-year","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/de15b7ca/9b90460f.mp3","description":"\n        Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HEREWanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Tony Martinez who was the AAPEX Technician of the Year. Tony shares his perspective on mentorship in the automotive industry and the importance of team culture over individual performance. He and Jeff talk about the value of constantly learning and ASE certifications. They also discuss the growing need for open access to service information and support for the Right to Repair Act.Timestamps:00:00 \"Teamwork and Growth Insights\"10:21 \"Learning Extreme Ownership\"15:58 \"Path to Becoming an A Tech\"20:45 ASE Test Prep Insights22:32 \"Pursuing Manufacturing Apprenticeship Early\"29:11 \"Engine Assembly and Keystone Pipeline\"33:52 \"Building Mastery Over Quick Fixes\"43:10 \"Workshop Workflow and Logistics\"47:58 \"Patience and Perseverance in Challenges\"50:29 \"Perseverance and Problem-Solving\"59:27 \"Company Culture Drives Success\"01:03:59 Sherwood Family: Teaching Automotive Skills\nFollow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232\n      "},"annotations":[{"startTime":781.2,"endTime":782.56,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Gladiator","url":"/cars/jeep/gladiator","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/Gobi_Jeep_gladiator_%28JT%29_on_W_Ann_Rd.jpg","quote":"...oman Emperor, following Marcus Aurelius. 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