Flat Rate Tech Podcast
If you are an Automotive Mechanic or in the industry this is the show for you! The #1 automotive mechanic podcast! We talk about the good and the bad.
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for comedic and satirical purposes only. All opinions, stories, and discussions are meant to be taken as jokes and not as factual or actual representations of any individual’s, companies, or events. This podcast is a work of humor, exaggeration, and parody, and is not meant to be taken seriously. Any resemblance to real people, businesses, or situations is purely coincidental, and no offense is intended. Please enjoy the show in the spirit of fun and lightheartedness. Thank you for listening, and remember-it’s all just for laughs!
Episodes
169 episodes
Professionalism in a Broken System
In a trade full of broken pay plans, flat rate pressure, and corner-cutting techs, what does professionalism even mean anymore?This episode of Flat Rate Life goes straight into the bays—where real technicians are still showing up, d...
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20:35
The Industry Influencer Circus
This episode is a full takedown of the fake voices in the industry—YouTubers, TikTok techs, podcast guests, and influencer mascots who pretend they speak for working techs… while cashing in behind the scenes.They don’t turn hours. They d...
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10:46
They Train You to Stay Broke
The industry loves to sell techs on training. “Level up,” they say. “Get certified. Build your value.” But out here in the real world? The more you train, the more shit work you get—and the less money you actually make.Shops don’t care w...
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29:31
15 Techs Quit During This Episode
Every 2 minutes, a mechanic quits the industry. That means by the time you finish this episode, 15 techs will have walked away from the trade — and I’m not surprised. In this one, I break down the real numbers, the reasons behind the mass exodu...
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30:47
Another Reason Flat Rate is A Scam
Let’s talk about one of the biggest lies in the industry: overtime in flat rate doesn’t exist. You can work 55 hours, flag 60, bust your ass all week — and still walk out with zero extra for the extra time you were actually at work. That’s not ...
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31:48
This Industry Is Killing itself
The automotive industry isn’t just broken — it’s bleeding out. Shops can’t keep techs, nobody wants to enter the trade, and the ones who stay are getting burned out, disrespected, and underpaid. The system is eating itself alive, and management...
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22:44
No Hours, No Deal: What Every Mechanic Should Ask During A Job Interview
You're not just trying to get hired- you're trying to get paid. In this episode, we flip the script on shop interviews and break down the REAL questions every tech needs to ask before taking a job. From flat rate traps and shady pay structures ...
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28:18
"This Job's Killing Us - And No One Gives a Fuck"
NEW EPISODE!! 6/2/2025 Today I talk about stress. Join the Patreon
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24:20
Crooks 1/27/25
Dealers getting sued, crooks, advisors can't sell work so they delete the recommendations, HR departments suck, and whatever else I talked about. Want to contact me??? Email me
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25:10
MERRY Christmas 12/30/24
Just another episode I'm not going to type everything out that I said to try to get clicks.
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42:18
Loyalty 12/16/24
I will add the page on my website as soon as I start getting emails. SO EMAIL ME.Loyalty is worthless, Drones, BS, Lies and whatever else I talked about
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24:51
Hurricane 10/8/24
I had a chance to throw together an episode so here it is. If you are in the path of this bitch ass hurricane "Milton" Dorky ass name, Take it seriously those nerds can do some damage. On the next episode if it even happens, I will be ...
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30:18
Going Downhill 9/30/24
Boss taking your money, Kids don't want to work on cars, and whatever else I talked about.
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35:55
RED FLAGS 9/2/24
I talk about some of many RED FLAGS to look for when looking at a new shop. And then I go off about random $hit like always
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