WOTPod 027 | From Lube Tech to Team Leader | Technician Life w/ Nick Robles

In this episode of WOTPod | The Way of the Technician Podcast, we sit down with Nick Robles, a Toyota technician and team leader, to talk about what it really takes to grow in technician life.Nick shares his journey into the automotive industry, from early inspiration working around cars as a kid… to going through training, working at multiple dealerships, stepping into the exotic world, losing motivation, and ultimately finding his way back into a dealership where he could rebuild and grow. This conversation is real and relatable for anyone in the shop.Not just about success… but about the setbacks, the frustration, and figuring things out along the way.In this episode, we cover:Getting started as an automotive technicianThe reality of technician training and UTIDealership life vs exotic shop experienceLosing passion and finding your way backMoving from lube tech to mainline technicianFlat rate technician mindset and payShop culture and team dynamicsLeadership, accountability, and developmentThis episode is for anyone who:Is trying to grow in technician lifeFeels stuck or behind in their careerWants to move from lube tech to mainlineIs learning how to balance production and teamworkOne thing this episode makes clear:You don’t become a great technician overnight.It takes time, the right environment, and the willingness to keep going when things aren’t clicking.Follow Nick Robles:Instagram: @nickrobles_WOTPod | The Way of the Technician PodcastReal conversations for real technicians.1% better every episode.automotive technician, technician life, flat rate technician, dealership technician, lube tech to mainline, shop culture, automotive careers, service department, fixed ops, mechanic life