{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Why Technicians Are Leaving the Industry | Adam Matz","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6578,"description":"In this episode, Jeff is join by Adam Matz to discuss challenges facing dealership mechanics today. They talk about stagnant wages, rising labor rates, and management practices that impact technician morale and retention. The conversation also brings up the growing technician shortage and the need for better support and fair compensation to sustain the industry.\nTimestamps:\n09:42 Starting in the car industry\n11:42 Challenges with car repairs\n20:53 Training and mentoring younger workers\n27:00 Challenges with customer feedback\n31:44 Talking about car audio setups\n36:44 Warranty pay limits for repairs\n42:57 How mechanics are paid\n44:26 Mentoring young mechanics and mistakes\n52:25 Feeling undervalued at work\n55:47 Generational views on mental health\n59:39 Keeping technicians happy\n01:07:38 Challenges of modern living\n01:13:47 Struggles of young adulthood\n01:20:13 Building trust with employees\n01:23:10 Frustrations with dealership management\n01:27:47 Challenges in fair technician pay\n01:36:00 The value of trade education\n01:38:05 Challenges in industry and workforce\n01:44:04 Dealing with toxic employees","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}