The Jaded Mechanic Podcast

Jeff Compton

Booking Overview

An interview-focused automotive repair podcast centered on the realities of running shops, technician careers, diagnostics, training, customer service, and industry culture, with recurring conversations featuring shop owners, technicians, and automotive content creators. Credible pitches include experienced repair professionals, shop-management experts, diagnostic trainers, service advisors, automotive technology specialists, and respected industry creators; booking difficulty is likely low because the show emphasizes practical, peer-level expertise rather than celebrity prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 169

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

david@myrepairshopmarketing.com

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Host

Jeff Compton - Automotive repair professional with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, focused on sharing practical perspectives on the challenges, lessons, and rewards of repair work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Hands-on experience as an automotive technician, shop owner, service advisor, diagnostic specialist, trainer, or automotive industry content creator, with practical insight into repair operations or professional development.
Required Achievements:  
Operating or managing an automotive repair shop, Experience across dealership or independent repair environments, Professional expertise in diagnostics, service operations, training, or customer communication, Building an audience or business through automotive content

Recent Guest Discussions

Margarita Wiebe - Shop Professionalism, Training, Customer Communication, Diagnostics, Preventive Maintenance, Pricing, And Repair-shop Processes.

Frank Wiebe - Shop Professionalism, Training, Customer Communication, Diagnostics, Preventive Maintenance, Pricing, And Repair-shop Processes.

Braxton Critcher - Podcast And Business Growth, Short-form Social Media, Viral Content, Online Criticism, Brand Integrity, And Audience Management.

Tonnika Haynes - Podcast And Business Growth, Short-form Social Media, Viral Content, Online Criticism, Brand Integrity, And Audience Management.

Bryan Pollock - Podcast And Business Growth, Short-form Social Media, Viral Content, Online Criticism, Brand Integrity, And Audience Management.

Recent Topics

Automotive Repair, Shop Management, Diagnostics, Technician Training, Customer Service

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Jaded Mechanic Podcast
:

Simple Changes That Make an Auto Repair Shop More Professional | Frank and Margarita Wiebe

July 07, 2026

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsorsNeed to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HERERecorded at the TOOLS in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Jeff sits down with Canadian shop owners Frank and Margarita Wiebe of 3D Auto to share their first destination training event and the lessons they're bringing back to their shop. They share how the welcoming community helped them build new relationships, the value...

The Fine Line Between Viral Content and Rage Bait | Bryan Pollock, Tonnika Haynes and Braxton Critcher

June 30, 2026

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HERERecorded at Tools Pennsylvania 2026, this discussion brings together Jeff with Bryan Pollock, Tonnika Haynes and Braxton Critcher to talk about the realities of growing a podcast and business through social media. They explore why short-form content and reels are essential for reaching new audiences, the downs...

Dealership or Independent Shop: Which Is Better? | Eric Schoenberger

June 23, 2026

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.   Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Kansas technician Eric Schoenberger of Holt Motor Company. Having grown up around Chrysler dealerships alongside his father, a veteran drivability and transmission specialist, Eric shares his experiences in dealer life and why he ultimately transitioned to the in...

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