Today on The Gearbox Podcast, Jimmy Purdy and Greg Buckley kick things off differently than normal; they talk about the underground world of tree and fungi communication. Yep. Shifting gears, they discuss the mental health benefits of psychedelics and mindfulness practices and how those things can affect repair shop morale. Greg shares his insights on workplace culture, emphasizing the importance of personal sharing to build trust and transparency within the team. 

00:00 Focus on business, acquisitions, renovations, industry commitments.
05:50 Red is emotional, yellow is a buffer.
14:52 Grinders work hard, but I value autonomy.
19:31 Jeremiah offers help at the car shop.
26:02 Tech's irresponsibility led to performance decline and complaints.
26:51 Warning about lazy colleagues and personal responsibility.
34:24 Balancing personal and professional life in work.
38:48 Culture over strict procedures for business success.
44:38 Technician shares personal issues during probation conversation.
51:24 Mechanic struggles to sell repairs, wife succeeds.
54:13 DNA differences, tree communication through the root system.
01:00:22 Electrical industry professionals are highly responsible individuals.
01:04:24 Focus on shop culture, and desire for human connection.