Flat Rate Doesn't Match the Real Repair with Josh Forbes

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In this episode, Jeff is with Josh Forbes of Maxim Muffler in Winnipeg talks about his unconventional path into the automotive industry. What started with constant breakdowns on his first car—a 1993 Ford Tempo—turned into a career built through hands-on learning, apprenticeship experience, and years of navigating different shop environments. Josh shares lessons from dealership life, the importance of shop culture, why employee appreciation matters, and his concerns about the future of right-to-repair legislation.

Timestamps:

00:00 Tools and Debt Lessons

00:45 Podcast Introduction

02:44 Shop Schedule and Weather

03:27 First Cars and Fuel Costs

08:22 Tempo Breakdowns That Started It All

12:24 College Training at Fanshawe

14:17 Choosing the Trade Path