What It’s Really Like Being a Female Technician | WOTPod 028 w/ JJ the Tech and ShelbyWrenches

Automotive Technician Podcast | Technician Life | Flat Rate Technician Advice In this episode of WOTPod | The Way of the Technician Podcast, we sit down with ShelbyWrenches and JJ the Tech for a real, unfiltered conversation about technician life, shop culture, and what it’s actually like being a female automotive technician. From flagging 100-hour weeks… to dealing with shop dynamics, social media, and career growth, this episode covers the reality of technician life from a perspective that doesn’t get talked about enough. 🔧 What we cover: The reality of being a female automotive technician Shop culture, respect, and workplace challenges Flat rate technician life and performance pressure Hitting 100-hour weeks and dealing with criticism Asking for help vs ego in the shop Social media and building a technician brand Side work, income gaps, and making ends meet Dealership systems vs custom/exotic shop environments Why technician development matters more than ever 🔧 Who this is for: Automotive technicians at any level Dealership technicians and flat rate techs Shop foremen and service managers Women considering entering the automotive industry Anyone trying to understand real technician life This episode hits on something the industry doesn’t always acknowledge: Technician life isn’t just about fixing cars. It’s about: Environment Culture Growth And the people around you One of the biggest takeaways from this episode: The right environment can build a technician. The wrong one can break them. From real shop stories… to social media impact… to navigating challenges in the industry, Shelby and JJ bring a perspective that adds depth to what technician life really looks like today. Follow Shelby: Instagram: @shelbywrenches Follow JJ the Tech: Instagram: @thegreasiestmonkey WOTPod | The Way of the Technician Podcast Real conversations for real automotive technicians. 1% better every episode. #AutomotiveTechnician #TechnicianLife #FlatRateTechnician #MechanicLife #DealershipLife #WomenInAutomotive #FemaleTechnician #AutoTechnician #ShopLife #TechnicianGrowth #ServiceDepartment #FixedOps #MechanicProblems #AutomotiveCareers #TechLife #WOTPod