{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Is the Future Scary Or Exciting? | Mickey Leech with Schumacher Electric","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1af198ad\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4350,"description":"Mickey Leech is the CEO of Schumacher Electric. Today, he and Jeff talk about the EV battery charging market, other industry technological advancements, and how to grow within today's industry. They also discuss how to support and equip young technicians with tools, training, and care, to help the industry over the next few decades.05:50 Tech Evolution: Overcoming Information Barriers13:23 Innovative Wireless Charging Solution18:26 Shift in Appreciation for Loud Cars25:39 Vintage Schumacher Battery Charger Nostalgia30:51 Tech Life: Untold Stories32:45 Embrace New Technology in Business37:04 \"Dealership vs. Independent Shop Dynamics\"46:11 Flexible Work Schedules for Technicians47:46 Collaborative Workplace Success Strategies57:05 Seniority Doesn't Equal Leadership01:01:53 Seniority vs. Skill in Trades01:04:11 Investing in Employee Tool Development01:09:29 Excited to Connect at Future SEMA","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sk2Cxg758d7EdB1ogJfG9vxVkVeo1MgDWAiF0B9gSYw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxMjAxLzE2ODI4/OTE3NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}