Shop Owners and Techs MUST Communicate Better | Lucas Underwood

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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 talks with... Mr. Walkie Talkie... the shop owner with that southern draw...the man who's hair is ALWAYS perfect...Mr. Lucas Underwood. Lucas talks about why communication MUST improve between owners and techs, and how more empathy and understanding can completely shift the culture inside a shop. They talk about the risks of leaning too heavily on service information without double checking procedures, especially when safety and liability are at stake. Lucas also gives money advice for technicians, including why thinking long-term and investing in retirement accounts can make a huge difference down the road.Timestamps:00:00 Future of ADAS and Calibration05:54 "Vehicle Diagnostics and Calibration"13:31 Grace, Mistakes, and Quick Decisions17:03 "Frustrations and Fixes with Tech"26:12 "Removing Emotion from Business"30:47 Purpose Found in Helping Others37:27 "Happiness Comes From Within"41:59 "Finding Happiness Amid Toxicity"48:05 "Miscommunication Resolved Through Dialogue"51:11 Communication Growth and Therapy Reflections54:33 "Social Media's Impact on Behavior"01:02:32 "Compound Growth: $695k to Millions"01:11:01 "Planning Future Security and Freedom"01:14:30 "Growth, Respect, and Reflection"01:17:28 "Reflections on Unfiltered Insights" 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