{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Flat Rate is Killing Teamwork in Auto Repair! (Mike Pereira)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b9ecbe3d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5661,"description":"In this episode, Jeff and fellow Canadian shop owner Mike Pereira discuss industry challenges, such as the flat-rate pay system at dealerships, emphasizing how it discourages teamwork and impacts job satisfaction. Both Jeff and Mike highlight the importance of ongoing technical and business training in today’s rapidly changing industry and discuss the need for better collaboration and transparency among local shop owners.\n00:00 Some Sports Take WAYYYY Too Long\n10:25 Unfair Work Distribution Observed\n11:50 Turn Up the Radio Solution\n16:02 Flat Rate Challenges in Learning\n22:29 Shared Experiences in the Industry\n30:46 \"Highly Recommend Brian's Class\"\n34:48 Valuing Time Over Money\n38:23 Supportive Owners Embrace Change\n45:26 Selective Customer Intake Strategy\n49:10 Evaluating Vehicle Part Quality\n57:10 Car Enthusiast's Euro Car Insights\n01:01:08 Unfair Work Conditions at Dealership\n01:05:20 Proactive Work Culture Insights\n01:08:18 Training Adjustments at Work\n01:18:02 Digital Tread & Rotor Measurement\n01:20:28 Vehicle Inspection Photo Transparency\n01:25:41 Trust Car Claims Carefully\n01:30:41 Focus on Business Skills, Not Tech","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}