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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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