The Gearbox Podcast

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Jimmy Purdy chats with Buckaroo Bob about organizing major training events in the automotive industry. Buckaroo Bob explains the strategies behind attracting participants from outside the local area, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and education in automotive diagnostics and repairs. Jimmy reflects on the enthusiasm of younger technicians today, contrasting it with past advice to avoid the industry, and underscores the value of continuous training for career advancement. 

00:00 Gearbox podcast hosts automotive industry discussions.

05:38 Training in five Texas cities, same classes.

07:56 East Coast training dominates over the West Coast.

11:39 Sponsors supported Texas events; seeking title sponsors.

15:21 Advance your career through training and become a rockstar.

17:07 Trying out advanced features on Santa Fe.

19:23 Training builds confidence and justifies diagnostic fees.

23:37 Sign up early to choose your classes.

26:30 Using jokes to ease tension in training.

29:44 Coach suggests shop presence; I prefer autonomy.

33:59 Technician anxiety stems from customer vehicle responsibility.

37:46 Third loan requires ordering your tool.

41:25 Apprentices learn self-reliance through guided teaching.

42:12 Diagnosis requires informed, timely communication and decisions.

48:10 Advice from others was surprisingly humbling.

48:44 Humbling, blessed by shared knowledge for improvement.