{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Life as a Tech is Not Always \"Sunny\" with Sunny Massera","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/life-as-a-tech-is-not-always-sunny-with-sunny-massera","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/5903a5a7/2e658529.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 HERERegister NOW for Tekmetric's Tektonic Conference coming up HEREIn this episode, Jeff sits down with Sunny Massera. Sunny is a self-taught service manager that went from dabbling with cars to building high-end custom Broncos. He talks about why it's important to seek out people with greater skill to keep growing. Sunny also discusses the challenges of business ownership in the automotive world and talks about lessons learned from running his own shop. Jeff and Sunny also speak on the high expectations and pressures involved in custom car builds and mentoring young technicians.Follow Sunny on social - TikTokInstagramFacebookTimestamps:00:00 \"Early Passion for Fixing Cars\"09:33 Underappreciated Work and Mismanagement14:34 \"Passion Meets Expectation in Craft\"16:14 From Selling to Building Cars21:23 \"Job Frustration and Judgment\"27:28 Lifelong Learning in Trades33:17 Distractions and Smoking Breaks40:36 \"From Carburetors to Convenience\"42:58 \"GTOs, Broncos, and Value\"50:31 Truck Modification Causes Failure55:53 \"Faulty Steering on Work Vans\"\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":151.9,"endTime":154.8,"type":"company","title":"Heritage Broncos","url":"/glossary/heritage-broncos","quote":"Now, tell us where you work. 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