Mar 04 2025 130 mins 8
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In this episode, Jeff welcomes Eric Pierce AKA Drac from TikTok. Eric shares his journey through the dealership, highlighting his challenges with management and the lack of adequate compensation, despite the high door rate. He also talks about the physical toll of the job after his motorcycle accident, which led to pursuing a different role with Lime Scooters.
00:00 TikTok Algorithm and Life Updates
11:10 Tech Apprenticeship Shift
31:46 Refusing Service: A Mechanic's Stand
35:01 Commission for Service Advisors, Not Techs
52:09 Unmotivated Employee Struggles to Learn
56:39 Teeth Misalignment and Workshop Support
01:05:12 Neglected Car Battery Causes Issues
01:23:09 Easier Work Than Auto Mechanic
01:27:11 Career Reflections: The Grind Culture
01:44:01 Misunderstandings, Not Ripoffs, in Auto Repairs
01:53:07 Government Mandates on Vehicle Efficiency
01:58:31 "Online Dogpiling Concerns"
02:06:18 Technicians, Not Malicious, Often Exploited
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