{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why Technicians Are Leaving the Industry | Adam Matz","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-technicians-are-leaving-the-industry-adam-matz","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/d5f1d517/26725e66.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 HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff is join by Adam Matz to discuss challenges facing dealership mechanics today. They talk about stagnant wages, rising labor rates, and management practices that impact technician morale and retention. The conversation also brings up the growing technician shortage and the need for better support and fair compensation to sustain the industry.Timestamps:09:42 Starting in the car industry11:42 Challenges with car repairs20:53 Training and mentoring younger workers27:00 Challenges with customer feedback31:44 Talking about car audio setups36:44 Warranty pay limits for repairs42:57 How mechanics are paid44:26 Mentoring young mechanics and mistakes52:25 Feeling undervalued at work55:47 Generational views on mental health59:39 Keeping technicians happy01:07:38 Challenges of modern living01:13:47 Struggles of young adulthood01:20:13 Building trust with employees01:23:10 Frustrations with dealership management01:27:47 Challenges in fair technician pay01:36:00 The value of trade education01:38:05 Challenges in industry and workforce01:44:04 Dealing with toxic employees\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":132.0,"endTime":170.0,"type":"brand","title":"Aston Martin","url":"/glossary/aston-martin","quote":"And for a few years, I was also an Aston Martin technician here in Atlanta, which. 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