{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Keith Perkins Gets Mad Daily At How Shops Are Ran","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6512,"description":"Today, Jeff is joined by Keith Perkins from L1 Training and Diagnostics. Keith gets fired up about investing in your own skills and tools to succeed in the automotive repair industry. They both comment on issues with flat rate systems and how they can negatively impact the teamwork culture within a shop. Additionally, Keith shares his journey of starting L1 as a mobile diagnostic and programming service, emphasizing the need for proper diagnostic processes and the challenges faced with aftermarket parts.\n00:00 \"Finally Got Keith on the Podcast!\"\n06:21 \"High Crime and Prison Density\"\n13:00 Christian Brothers Franchise Challenges\n18:15 Invest in Self-Toolkit Development\n21:46 \"Flat Rate Industry Frustrations\"\n27:09 Quick and Dirty Car Repairs\n35:46 Engine Troubleshooting Steps\n39:16 \"Basic Diagnostics: Data Scans First\"\n46:26 Admiring Unique Perspectives\n49:46 \"Intense Training Experience Reflected\"\n54:04 Faulty PCM Causes Car Malfunction\n01:02:10 Hiring Tension Among Technicians\n01:07:31 Hourly vs. Flat Rate Talent Debate\n01:10:02 Winning Arguments with Confidence\n01:13:43 \"Frustration with Unanswered Questions\"\n01:21:44 Employee Benefits and Compensation Issues\n01:23:41 Industry Challenges and Perseverance\n01:32:15 \"Impact of Time on Flat Rate Work\"\n01:35:45 Car Part Procurement Challenges\n01:39:47 Holistic Approach in Auto Repair","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}