You Don’t Know What You’re Worth (Until You’re Wrong) | Jeremiah Hiatt

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In this episode, Jeff talks with Jeremiah Hiatt, a mobile mechanic from Montana, about his shift from ranch work to running his own ag repair business. They get into imposter syndrome, pricing your work, balancing family life, and the real challenges of modern diagnostics, plus solid advice for techs thinking about going out on their own. Timestamps: 05:48 Fixing farm equipment for neighbors 12:26 Issues with new technology durability 17:09 Importance of equipment maintenance 26:33 Discussing work-life balance 27:32 Balancing career and family goals 34:01 Dealing with software updates 41:33 Appreciating Harbor Freight Tools 44:40 Diagnosing and fixing the computer 52:56 Hydraulic equipment repair experience 55:20 Deciding on vehicle investments 01:03:24 Challenges in car maintenance 01:07:46 Discussing automotive customer communication 01:10:18 Deciding between repair options 01:17:47 Discussing truck emission problems 01:23:06 Limitations on job responsibilities 01:27:53 Discussing changes in tech industry 01:35:40 The evolution of diagnostic skills 01:39:19 Diagnosing a car engine misfire 01:47:18 Ideal work-life balance fantasy 01:48:20 Finding balance and unplugging

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