27 min
Christopher Johnson on Wrench Turners Podcast - Mechanic Shop Foreman Wrench Turners Podcast
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- Automotive
"Be more concerned about the job you're getting paid for than getting paid for the job you're doing" - Christopher
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast
Master Technician, Race Car Mechanic, and Shop Foreman
Cobourg Mazda
Christopher Johnson
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Christopher's passion for racing sparked his career in automotive. "Personal Interests" can drive a long career in automotive.
2️⃣ Bringing outside experiences into a dealership can help provide a perspective that the team and business may have never experienced before.
3️⃣ Accountability and a willingness to learn from mistakes are key to professional development and respect in the automotive industry.
Let’s get into it.
J.
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I’m Joshua Taylor and at Wrench Turners, we're developing Technicians into High-Value Leaders. Click my name + follow + 🔔 to get daily automotive service content.
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Summary
In this episode, Christopher Johnson shares his journey in the automotive industry, from his early fascination with racing to his experiences working at race shops and dealerships. He emphasizes the importance of holding oneself accountable and taking pride in the work being done. Christopher's advice for mechanics is to focus on doing the job they are getting paid for, rather than worrying about how much they are getting paid for the job. Overall, his story highlights the passion and dedication required to succeed in the automotive industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Getting into Automotive
02:23 Early Racing Experiences
04:42 First Year Working on Cars
06:04 Apprenticeship Experience
07:57 Working at a Race Shop
08:54 Transition to a Dealership
12:04 Working on Race Cars
16:57 Transition to Mazda Dealership
19:27 Moving Back to Coburg
23:33 Advice for Mechanics
26:19 Conclusion
"Be more concerned about the job you're getting paid for than getting paid for the job you're doing" - Christopher
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast
Master Technician, Race Car Mechanic, and Shop Foreman
Cobourg Mazda
Christopher Johnson
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Christopher's passion for racing sparked his career in automotive. "Personal Interests" can drive a long career in automotive.
2️⃣ Bringing outside experiences into a dealership can help provide a perspective that the team and business may have never experienced before.
3️⃣ Accountability and a willingness to learn from mistakes are key to professional development and respect in the automotive industry.
Let’s get into it.
J.
—-
I’m Joshua Taylor and at Wrench Turners, we're developing Technicians into High-Value Leaders. Click my name + follow + 🔔 to get daily automotive service content.
You can find Wrench Turners Merch here:
https://lnkd.in/g9tR8ZcF
Get into Riverside.fm for FREE (my recording software)
https://lnkd.in/g6c9wKk2
Summary
In this episode, Christopher Johnson shares his journey in the automotive industry, from his early fascination with racing to his experiences working at race shops and dealerships. He emphasizes the importance of holding oneself accountable and taking pride in the work being done. Christopher's advice for mechanics is to focus on doing the job they are getting paid for, rather than worrying about how much they are getting paid for the job. Overall, his story highlights the passion and dedication required to succeed in the automotive industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Getting into Automotive
02:23 Early Racing Experiences
04:42 First Year Working on Cars
06:04 Apprenticeship Experience
07:57 Working at a Race Shop
08:54 Transition to a Dealership
12:04 Working on Race Cars
16:57 Transition to Mazda Dealership
19:27 Moving Back to Coburg
23:33 Advice for Mechanics
26:19 Conclusion
27 min