"The grass may look greener, but it could also be spray-painted green"

This week on Wrench Turners Podcast

Mechanic Derek Scherer

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ A supportive team can change your life

2️⃣ Knowing your non-negotiables will reframe your job hunt

3️⃣ Quality vs Quickly

Let’s get into it.

J.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Riverside and its Features

02:03 Derek's Journey into the Automotive Industry

18:57 The Importance of a Positive Team in the Workplace

25:49 The Challenges of Managing a Shop and Finding the Right Fit

31:59 Navigating the Complexity of Working on Different Car Brands

42:49 Knowing Your Non-Negotiables and Boundaries in the Workplace

44:25 The Enjoyment of Tearing into Engines and Doing Alignments

49:56 The Importance of Patience and Taking Things Day by Day

53:24 Doing the Job Properly vs. Doing it Quickly

54:58 Collaborating for a Better Future

Summary

In this episode of the Wrench Turners podcast, host Joshua Taylor interviews guest Derek Sharer about his journey into the automotive industry. Derek shares how his father's involvement in the automotive field sparked his interest, and how he started working on cars at a young age. He initially pursued a career in the restaurant industry but stumbled into the automotive industry by accident. Derek talks about his experience working at different dealerships and the importance of finding a positive and supportive team environment. He emphasizes the need for technicians to take accountability and make positive changes in their own work environment. In this conversation, Joshua and Derek discuss various aspects of being an automotive technician. They touch on topics such as technician pay, the complexity of working on different car brands, their favorite and least favorite tasks, and the importance of patience and doing the job properly. Derek shares his experience and advice for technicians to be happier, wealthier, and more productive.