Why Repair Shops are Toxic and Why Technicians Deserve More with Greg Hilliard

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton and Greg Hilliard talk about Greg's career spent in dealerships, independent shops, and finally as a one-man owner-operator. Greg pulls no punches about toxic shop dynamics, the true value of a technician’s labor, and the personal costs of striking out on your own. He and Jeff discuss compensation, mental health struggles in the industry, how digital tools like chat GPT are already impacting repair businesses, and why demanding respect is not negotiable for survival.Timestamps: 00:00 Feeling valued in engineering role05:56 Becoming the technical expert11:52 Buying a used truck at Ford19:49 Fixing stubborn cab issues24:57 Avoiding the boss at work27:52 Discussing fair compensation concerns35:41 Struggles with retaining mechanics41:08 Streamlining dental office visits43:47 Using technology for car repairs52:54 Struggling to hire a technician57:37 Choosing entrepreneurship over traditional jobs59:35 Getting advice from Larry Grogan01:07:17 Addressing workplace culture issues01:09:20 Electrician shortage and industry pride Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232