Today's guest, Josh Arnold, never planned to be a mechanic. He picked it off a college list like a random raffle number. On day one, his future mentor told him to quit. And honestly, he probably should have. But he didn't.Instead, he worked six days a week at a flat rate, with no shortcuts. Fast-forward, and he is now a Toyota and Subaru Master Tech, a trainer in the shop, and the MyKarma Grand Prix Champion for his top-tier Video MPI skills.In this episode, we cover:Clueless apprentice to award-winning Master TechThe power of doing the jobs nobody wants to doWhy Video MPIs are a game changer How techs can build their careers, increase their pay, and change the industryJosh offers real-world advice for technicians looking to level up. His message is clear: Do things differently, do the work others will not, and watch your career grow.Like, comment, and subscribe to help spread this message and support technicians everywhere.Always looking for guests, please reach out by email to be on the show: joshua@justworkhard.com A Special Thank You
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Chapters00:00 Intro to Josh Arnold
01:21 Josh’s Unexpected Career Start
02:14 Why He Chose Auto Tech
06:05 Toyota T10 Program Entry
09:01 Learning Through Used Cars
13:27 Flat Rate Work Strategy
16:20 Becoming a Master Tech
21:12 Winning My Karma Grand Prix
25:32 Video MPI Importance
27:23 Getting Paid for VMPI
30:49 Continuous Improvement Mindset
33:24 Advice for Technicians
36:03 Service Quality Specialist Role
38:45 Work-Life Balance & Family
41:23 Future Goals in Auto Tech
42:47 How to Change Industry
43:07 Closing Thoughts & OutroListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=9305ecd058f84eb4
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