{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Culture at Work Has NEVER Been More Important | Tony Martinez - AAPEX Technician of the Year","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/de15b7ca\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4170,"description":"In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Tony Martinez who was the AAPEX Technician of the Year. Tony shares his perspective on mentorship in the automotive industry and the importance of team culture over individual performance. He and Jeff talk about the value of constantly learning and ASE certifications. They also discuss the growing need for open access to service information and support for the Right to Repair Act.Timestamps:00:00 \"Teamwork and Growth Insights\"10:21 \"Learning Extreme Ownership\"15:58 \"Path to Becoming an A Tech\"20:45 ASE Test Prep Insights22:32 \"Pursuing Manufacturing Apprenticeship Early\"29:11 \"Engine Assembly and Keystone Pipeline\"33:52 \"Building Mastery Over Quick Fixes\"43:10 \"Workshop Workflow and Logistics\"47:58 \"Patience and Perseverance in Challenges\"50:29 \"Perseverance and Problem-Solving\"59:27 \"Company Culture Drives Success\"01:03:59 Sherwood Family: Teaching Automotive Skills","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}