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 just shady… it’s a straight-up scam.

In this episode, I break down how shops and dealerships dodge overtime pay under flat rate, why the system is stacked against techs, and how this loophole has become just part of the game — even though it shouldn’t be.

Why flat rate and overtime don’t mix

How you lose money while flagging more hours

 What your time is really worth (and why they don’t want to pay it)

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re exhausted and still broke on payday, this one’s for you.

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You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

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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 either can’t see it… or doesn’t care.

In this episode, I lay it all out — the toxic pay structures, outdated leadership, and constant churn that’s driving good techs away for good.

Why shops are losing techs faster than they can replace them

 How poor leadership and cheap pay are wrecking the trade

 What happens when nobody wants to turn wrenches anymore

This one isn’t just for techs — it’s for every service manager, GM, and shop owner who thinks they’ve got time to fix it. You don’t.

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www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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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 to bad bays and weekend shifts, I cover how to spot the red flags before they cost you time and money. Whether you're a seasoned diag tech or any tech looking for a new shop, this could save your ass.

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SPONSORED BY BAY DIAGNOSTICS

www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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NEW EPISODE!! 6/2/2025   Today I talk about stress. 

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www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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Recording this from my boat in the Gulf Of AMERICA 

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www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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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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www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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What's going to change in the 2025 season. Here is a hint NOTHING.

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www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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Just another episode I'm not going to type everything out that I said to try to get clicks. 

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www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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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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SPONSORED BY BAY DIAGNOSTICS

www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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Look in the mirror. 

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www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com 

You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.

Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.

Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.

Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.

Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?

Email: [email protected]

THE BOOK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57

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