{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Confessions of a Shop Owner","title":"Ep 107 - Rich Falco | The ADAS Mistake That Could Cost You Everything","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f01391f7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3385,"description":"In this episode, Mike Allen welcomes Rich Falco to talk about the challenges and stories behind running a shop in today’s changing automotive landscape. They focus heavily on why shop owners need to invest in technician training and the difficulties many shops face bridging the gap between what techs want to learn and what the industry demands. A key theme that emerged was the growing impact of ADAS calibrations, the risk of improper repairs, and the increasing need for specialized equipment and procedures.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Scope Drama: Impressive Diagnostics or Just for the ‘Gram?\n01:05 Poker Nights & Shop Camaraderie\n02:58 CTI Training Center – Tech Paradise\n04:44 Bikers, Miatas & Life After Kids\n05:11 Running a Mobile Calibration Business\n06:29 Body Shop Calibrations: Bent Brackets & Bad Installs\n07:05 Small Shops vs. Chains: Who Cuts Corners?\n08:00 Essential Tools for Mobile Programming & Diagnostics\n09:11 How Much Does a Well-Equipped Van REALLY Cost?\n10:49 Why Shops Should Avoid “Hero” Jobs on Exotic Cars\n13:15 Overconfident Techs (And When Ego Bites Back)\n14:18 CTI’s Latest: Technician Evaluation & Skills Platform\n16:17 Closing the Gap: Tech Training You Want Vs. Need\n19:22 Best Training Tools: Online vs. In-Person\n21:02 Shop Owners Bringing In-Depth Training to Their Doorstep\n23:53 Should You Build Up Domestic Programming Skills?\n24:34 Playground for Technicians: Touring the Research Center\n25:07 Autel vs. PicoScope Throwdown\n26:44 Shops Chasing “Hero Work” vs. Profitable Bread & Butter\n28:18 Building Technician Career Paths—Real Tools for Real Growth\n30:21 The Real Deal: What Techs Actually Want in Shops\n32:42 Shop Owner Secrets: Training, Recruiting & Retention\n34:44 Why the Best Techs Invest In Their Own Training\n35:37 Networking & Recruiting at Industry Events\n37:17 Rookie Shop Owners Who Get It Right (And Bring Cocktails)\n41:47 Short-Form Training – The Secret Techs Actually Use\n42:39 Why Boring Training Videos Kill Your Shop Culture\n44:42 Not...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TGFdk8p3lwIqG6-Zxu0zdS85-eMxgjWH_ROpDgligzo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYmUy/MTMxZmUzN2Q5Mzkw/YTgxMDliZDViN2U3/N2Q1ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}