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Episode 175 - Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Auto Repair Industry with Dipesh Modi
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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Dipesh Modi, owner of Kinderman's Auto Repair in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dipesh shares his journey into shop ownership, emphasizing the difficulties faced by those unprepared to run a business. The hosts and Dipesh discuss the importance of customer service in the automotive repair industry, highlighting that success depends more on the customer experience than just fixing cars. They also discuss ethical dilemmas in the industry, such as addressing unsafe driving situations and dealing with businesses operating without insurance.
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06:39 Flexible hours allowing time for food truck.
08:10 Hot dog vendor lost job to cafeteria.
10:56 Gave him five stars, it was cool.
14:36 Business struggling, coaching company helps turn fortunes.
17:23 Technicians overvalue car fixing in shop business.
21:51 Customer's persistence triggers service advisor's suspicion.
23:55 Concerns about driving and cutting a wire.
27:06 Employee refuses to lie about undrivable vehicle.
29:55 Sympathetic to situation, unsure how to help.
34:41 Lack of experience, mom's situation, no excuses.
38:44 Not worried about liability for this situation.
42:08 Avoids grappling in jiu jitsu tournament.
43:46 Realization of legal boundaries and consequences.
46:57 Bourbon distribution in North Carolina faces favoritism.
51:40 Auto mechanics' unexpected Ruth Chris steakhouse experience.
53:47 Choosing a restaurant by random, didn't end well.
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