{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Remember Monster Garage? Tom of Big Dog Custom Diesel Says That Show Changed His Life","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5b0dd0a0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4381,"description":"In this episode of The Jaded Mechanic, Jeff Compton chats with Tom from Big Dog Custom Diesel. Tom remembers his appearance on Monster Garage and how that kickstarted his career transition from working at a Ford dealership to starting his shop. He and Jeff also cover the struggles of running a business, especially on finding quality staff and managing business finances.\n09:13 \"Reconnecting Over Hot Dog Cart\"\n12:09 Trailer Upgrades and Requirements\n19:49 \"Overcoming Financial Struggles\"\n24:16 Experience vs. Theory: Importance\n28:29 \"Prioritizing Expensive Repairs\"\n33:57 North Carolina Store Transformation\n41:36 Challenging, Self-Inflicted Positivity\n45:47 Efficient Work Strategy Debate\n47:44 Old School Toolbox Enthusiast\n57:10 Weird Industry Perception of Discounts\n01:00:02 Vehicle Brake and Rotor Issues\n01:05:34 Striving for Excellence\n01:09:25 \"Tekmetric's Impressive Features\"","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}