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Jeff Compton · 174 episodes with transcripts

My name is Jeff, and I'd like to welcome you on a journey of reflection and insight into the tolls and triumphs of a career in automotive repair. After more than 20 years of skinned knuckles and tool debt, I want to share my perspective and hear other people's thoughts about our industry.

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Why Staying Comfortable Is Holding Your Shop Back | Kent Bullard, John Firm and Dawn Sloas

October 20, 2026

Dawn Sloas (0:08)

Don't think of it as I can't be who I want to be because of those things. When it could be, I can be who I want to be because of those things. Because I went through that trauma. Because I learned what I needed to do. And the other big thing that I always try to teach them is comfortability kills.

If you are always comfortable, you are not growing. If you are always in the same track, nothing is ever going to change. I try to make sure that they understand that being uncomfortable doesn't mean that it's a negative thing.

Jeff Compton (0:50)

So, we're all on our phones trying to get this Friday morning going. Hey, folks, Buckaroo, Buck and Bob here as we all know.

Jeff Compton, Jaded Mechanic.

John Firm (1:02)

Good morning, everybody. How's everybody doing?

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