{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Changing The Industry Podcast","title":"Episode 286 - Building a Mobile Auto Shop With A Full-Time Job with Jim Montagner","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3589,"description":"In this episode, Jim Montagner, a traveling GM world-class tech and owner of Valley Motor Auto and Truck, shares his unconventional entry into the automotive industry, beginning as a Vo-Tech student and eventually moving from independent shops to dealerships. Jim details the challenges of transitioning to mobile diagnostics, emphasizing the importance of sound business practices, such as bookkeeping and proper pricing, to sustain and eventually grow his business. The conversation explores the necessity of ongoing education in both technical skills and business management, highlighting the critical balance between delivering quality repairs and ensuring business profitability.\n00:00 Choosing a career path\n06:27 Discussing the cost of living\n06:56 Finding inspiration from others\n10:44 Expanding from diesel to general repairs\n15:28 Customer perceptions of mobile repair costs\n18:39 Talking to shop owners\n20:10 Pricing strategy challenges\n25:04 Unqualified mechanics hurting reputation\n28:38 Managing inconsistent work hours\n31:56 Navigating business start-up challenges\n33:27 Check Engine Chuck's viral success\n36:58 Finding first big job by chance\n41:49 Pricing for profitability in auto shops\n45:30 Learning ECM and EEPROM Programming\n48:39 Vacation scheduling challenges\n49:26 Making weekend plans\n55:33 Understanding Business Profit Margins\n57:27 Reading business books for success\n59:39 Planning future recording session","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TmFutVBA2CXrbhzBSzhfJLpfqgewMMYGUnLcyfdNyvc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3ODY2LzE2NzQw/ODM5MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}