Changing The Industry Podcast

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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Juwan Fields for a lively conversation about his journey through the automotive industry and his experience transitioning from automotive to forklift repair and back again. Juwan opens up about the challenges of feeling disconnected and gatekeeping within the industry, while Lucas and David share stories about business struggles, the value of sharing knowledge, and lessons learned from missteps.

00:00 "Steering Wheel Importance Ignored"
05:10 Steering Wheel Criticism
08:51 Eric's Stinky Shop Prank
09:57 "Bolognese Recipe Basics"
15:29 Feeding Dispute Over Chicken Nuggets
17:20 Parenting: Encourage Healthy Eating
22:06 Struggling to Convince Customers
25:34 "Buying vs. Starting a Business"
26:52 Rethinking Knowledge Sharing
30:37 Car Industry Career Journey
34:38 "Surprise Trip to Asta Expo"
39:23 Self-Education and Dedication
41:07 "Importance of Checking Tools"
43:16 Avoid Trusting Initial Readings
46:14 Gear Rack Noise Issue
51:56 Warranty Claims Misdiagnosis Issues
52:59 Lifetime Warranty Sales Tactics
57:25 Excited for ASTA Event
59:36 "Please Wait for Upload"

What is Changing The Industry Podcast?

This podcast is dedicated to changing the automotive industry for the better, one conversation at a time.

Whether you're a technician, vendor, business owner, or car enthusiast, we hope to inspire you to improve for your customers, your careers, your businesses, and your families.