Why Shop Culture Should Matter More Than Money for Technicians | Lisa and Joelle from Promotive
Why Shop Culture Should Matter More Than Money for Technicians | Lisa and Joelle from Promotive  
Podcast: The Jaded Mechanic Podcast
Published On: Tue May 13 2025
Description: 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 HEREIn this episode, Jeff is joined by Lisa Coyle and Joelle Pollak from Promotive! Lisa emphasizes the importance of choosing a workplace based on people and culture, not just pay, while Joel shares insights on the multi-step vetting and placement process Promotive uses to ensure strong fits between shops and technicians. Jeff also reflects on his career journey, highlighting how finding the right shop culture made all the difference in his job satisfaction and performance.We're so thankful for the support of Promotive as a sponsor of the podcast! Show your support for this show by thanking them for their sponsorship. And use them if you're looking for a job!00:00 Work's Impact on Personal Life06:09 Discover Interests Beyond Resume11:20 "Impact of Declining Practical Skills"19:47 "Challenges in Attracting Talent"25:58 "Unicorns: The Elite Problem Solvers"27:31 Value Beyond the Job37:11 Rejecting the Flat Rate Work Model39:03 Unicorn Diagnostic Tech Traits47:07 "Work Boot Replacement Benefits"49:54 Beer Exchange Rumor at Shops56:31 "Challenges of Working Interviews"01:00:53 "Honeymoon Phase in Dealerships"01:07:17 "Quirky Industry Changes"01:09:09 Consider Job Fit Before Switching01:17:30 "Tire Tech Job Dilemma"01:19:42 Mechanic's Seasonal Job Struggle 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