Today's guest, Josh Arnold, never planned to be a mechanic. He picked it off a college list like a random raffle number. On day one, his future mentor told him to quit. And honestly, he probably should have. But he didn't.Instead, he worked six days a week at a flat rate, with no shortcuts. Fast-forward, and he is now a Toyota and Subaru Master Tech, a trainer in the shop, and the MyKarma Grand Prix Champion for his top-tier Video MPI skills.In this episode, we cover:Clueless apprentice to award-winning Master TechThe power of doing the jobs nobody wants to doWhy Video MPIs are a game changer How techs can build their careers, increase their pay, and change the industryJosh offers real-world advice for technicians looking to level up. His message is clear: Do things differently, do the work others will not, and watch your career grow.Like, comment, and subscribe to help spread this message and support technicians everywhere.Always looking for guests, please reach out by email to be on the show: [email protected] A Special Thank You

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Chapters00:00 Intro to Josh Arnold

01:21 Josh’s Unexpected Career Start

02:14 Why He Chose Auto Tech

06:05 Toyota T10 Program Entry

09:01 Learning Through Used Cars

13:27 Flat Rate Work Strategy

16:20 Becoming a Master Tech

21:12 Winning My Karma Grand Prix

25:32 Video MPI Importance

27:23 Getting Paid for VMPI

30:49 Continuous Improvement Mindset

33:24 Advice for Technicians

36:03 Service Quality Specialist Role

38:45 Work-Life Balance & Family

41:23 Future Goals in Auto Tech

42:47 How to Change Industry

43:07 Closing Thoughts & OutroListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=9305ecd058f84eb4

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