WOTPod 028 | Technician Life, Shop Culture, and Women in the Industry w/ Shelby Wrenches & JJ the Tech

In this episode of WOTPod | The Way of the Technician Podcast, we sit down with Shelby Wrenches and JJ the Tech for a real conversation about technician life, shop culture, and what it’s like being a woman in the automotive industry.This episode is unscripted and honest. It’s a look inside the shop from two technicians who are actively working, growing, and navigating the realities of the industry every day. From hitting 100-hour weeks to dealing with criticism, social media, and workplace dynamics, this conversation covers the side of technician life that doesn’t always get talked about.🔧 In this episode, we cover:The reality of being a female automotive technicianShop culture and workplace challengesFlat rate technician life and performance pressureHitting big hours and dealing with backlashAsking for help vs ego in the shopBuilding a presence on social media as a technicianSide work, income gaps, and making ends meetDifferences between dealership and specialty shop environmentsThis episode is for anyone who:Works in the automotive industryIs trying to grow in technician lifeWants to understand shop culture from different perspectivesIs considering entering the industryOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation:The environment you work in matters more than most people think.It can either accelerate your growth… or hold you back.Follow Shelby:Instagram: @shelbywrenchesFollow JJ the Tech:Instagram: @thegreasiestmonkeyWOTPod | The Way of the Technician PodcastReal conversations for real technicians.1% better every episode.automotive technician, technician life, female technician, women in automotive, flat rate technician, dealership technician, shop culture, automotive careers, service department, fixed ops, mechanic life