{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Sherwood II Says We MUST Find Better Ways to Recruit Talented Techs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/59194cd4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5823,"description":"In this episode, Jeff welcomes back Sherwood Cook II of Royalty Auto. Sherwood talks about the challenges he's had with technician recruitment and stresses the importance of inspiring young techs through programs like their Junior Technician Night. Jeff and Sherwood also talk about industry-wide issues with parts quality, availability, and the increasing difficulty of repairs. Their conversation highlights how these factors impact shops and customers.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Preserving the Legacy & Striving for Excellence\n00:33 Christmas Break & Personal Reflections\n02:21 Surviving Canadian Winters: Funny Stories\n03:30 Junior Tech Night: Growing the Next Generation\n04:48 New Stations & Engaging Kids in the Trades\n05:55 Making Electrical Training Fun for Kids\n07:19 Spotting Future Superstars at Tech Night\n09:03 Giveaway Stories: Toolkits, Nerf Guns & Kids Negotiations\n13:00 The Decline of Hands-on Skills & Why It Matters\n16:20 Trades Skills Shortages: Opportunities and Concerns\n18:41 The Role of AI: Is It Replacing Technicians?\n20:14 Shop Pricing, Value, and Why Craftsmen Stand Out\n27:04 OE vs. Aftermarket Parts: Quality and Supply Issues\n32:06 Parts Availability Crisis: ABS Modules & TipM Odds\n36:17 Aftermarket Solutions: Salvaging Unrepairable Cars\n42:08 TRP Parts: Challenges with Used Components\n46:32 The Hackers Behind Module Repairs: Sharing Knowledge\n51:11 True Value in the Repair Industry: Pricing Your Work\n54:39 Learning to Charge Appropriately for Your Service\n59:11 Side Work: Garage Repairs vs. Shop Experience\n1:01:46 Shop Insurance & Customer Protections\n1:03:17 Nuggets for Shop Owners: Value, Markup, & Relationships\n1:08:06 Building Value: Pickup, Washes, Roses & More\n1:11:42 Price vs. Craftsmanship: Which Arena Will You Play In?\n1:18:14 Goals for 2026 & Launching a Training Website\n1:20:11 Training Events: Vision, Asta, and Promotion Strategies\n1:29:22 Social Media’s Role: Reaching the Next Wave of Techs\n1:33:20 Never Stop Learning: Lessons for Young and...","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}