RR 464: YouTube – Benefit or Burden Part 1

Paul Danner, aka ScannerDanner on YouTube clears up the misconception that his name is not “Dan,” which he gets all the time. People think his name is Dan and he added “ner”  to rhyme with “Scanner”? He says it is not true and that that it would be really stupid!!!!

His career in the automotive field started as a junior in high school in 1990. He took two years of auto mechanics in high school, then another two-year program (post-secondary) at Rosedale Technical College in Pittsburgh (where he now teaches). After Rosedale, Paul entered the field and worked full time for about 8 years before coming back to teach at the school. This September 2018, Paul will be starting his 18th year as an automotive instructor. Listen to Paul’s previous episodes HERE.

Brin Kline is the owner of Assured Auto Works in Melbourne, FL.  His career in automotive repair spans 17 years with nearly 8 years as an owner.

Brin knows that the automotive repair industry is ever-changing.  Diagnosing and repairing automobiles of today have many more requirements for up to date training than they did in years past.  Today, a technician must network with and befriend other likeminded individuals, commit a lot of their personal time to craft their skills so they can confidently, efficiently and accurately diagnose the issues that they face on a daily basis. Look for Brin’s other episodes HERE.

Matt Fanslow is the diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, MN.  His primary responsibilities are to diagnose driveability and electrical/electronic issues, and perform most all programming, coding, initializing, adoptions, etc. Basically, if it needs to be figured out or has wires, it goes to Matt. He’s been a tech since 1996.

Matt is also a subject matter expert for ASE and has instructed at Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo.

Matt has participated on 18 ASE technical committees for the ASE Practice Test, A6, A7, A8, and L1 tests. He’s also done case studies for Standard Motor Products.

Fanslow’s goal is to do everything in his power to improve the overall level of professionalism within the automotive and light truck repair trade and also raise the level of its public image. Hear Matt in previous episodes HERE.

Michael Broccolo is from Rochester, NY. His father has been in the automotive/collision/towing/salvage business since before he was born. Michael grew up around cars and attended BOCES (High School Cooperative Skills) for collision repair. In 2006 SkillsUSA Michael placed 1st in New York State in collision repair and attended the national competition.  Apprenticed at a high volume collision shop right out of high school. Michael currently owns Broccolo Automotive & Collison with his father. Broccolo’s is a full service automotive/collision shop, a salvage yard/used & new auto parts, and offer towing services all under one roof. Michael’s previous episodes HERE.

Key Talking Points

• Matt had a customer that shared a blower motor repair video that showed a shortcut on a blower motor replace that trashed shops who would not use this shortcuts and charge too many hours for the standard repair
  • Matt explains what he did with his customer
  • He is torn with the massive benefits of YouTube and the repercussion of some content that is posted
  • There are two parts of this debate. The good learning and the bad trashing
• Paul Danner started putting case studies on video to support his college class.
  • He believes YouTube has made his classroom global.
  • He is cautious about what he says and how he says it
• Michael learned a lot from Paul Danner’s video’s
• Should YouTube videos tell the public what to look for in a good shop, should skill level be discussed? What should the consumer look for in a good shop.
• Stop starting your video saying ‘Your mechanics don’t want you to hear this’. This doesn’t help anyone. It pulls everyone down.
• It is easy to tear things down to lift yourself up rather than build others up and show that you are equal or better. Consider professional courtesy
• As mentioned: listen to Matt Fanslow For The Record Episode 50. He discussed the power of professional wrestling to help each other’s persona and value to their industry. https://remarkableresults.biz/f050/
• Parts changers can learn from YouTube instead of throwing money at the vehicle.
• Give props to the people who help you learn.
  • Paul credits Dan Svitco and John Thorton that set him on his course and helped him learn
• Michael says that YouTube has helped him more than classroom so far in his life
  • Go at your own pace over and over if necessary
  • Likes hands-on classroom
  • YouTube  and Leader-led and hands-on are all supplements to each other
• Paul feels his training helps techs get ready for classes. It is a strong foundation for the working technician
• Brin: More training companies are hiring, more venues
• YouTubers drop training conference names but should invest in more time to promote the dates and location of these events
• Paul has a feeling on the premise that YouTubers are taking money out of professionals pocket by teaching DIYers
• Stop bashing the industry. Other skilled trades do not talk down about their professionals who earn their living in their chosen trade.
• Diagnostic video’s do not take money away from a technician
• Repair videos may take money away from a technician or professional shop
• We do have incompetence in our industry. People that do not get their vehicle repaired the first time will go to youtube to try to figure out how to fix their car
• Shops need more training and our technicians need to get proper training
• Paul’s global classroom feedback lets him know that they are making more money they have ever before because of the training he offers
• YouTube does have some great things to offer 
• Michael is a professional and has used YouTube for some of his training. Paul Danner was a key trainer for him.
• YouTube also brings the power of networking to the professional technician
• The conversation does not end here
• Not enough technicians are going to training. Shop owners and technicians need to invest in training

Resources:

• Thanks to Paul Danner, Brin Kline, Matt Fanslow, and Michael Broccolo for their contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
• Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library HERE. Leaders are readers.
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