Ep 33 – Lucas Underwood & David Roman | David Says Advisors Are Replaceable
Published: Jun 17, 2025
In this episode, the goal was to get David fired up. Mission accomplished. We talk free diagnosis, the value of technicians vs service advisors, and whether AI could ever truly replace a skilled shop foreman or technician. Oh yeah, and I’m trying the Summer Ozempics.
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Timestamps
00:00 Who Has The Best Podcast Logo?
05:36 “Streamline Shop Management with Tekmetric”
11:26 Olympic Athletes’ Ozempic Struggle
17:11 Unexpected Mid-Flight Illness
29:40 David’s Weight Journey
35:07 “Faulty Fuel Pump Repair Fiasco”
42:30 Separate Billing for Brandon’s Expertise
48:11 “Diagnostic Strategies and Methods”
53:54 Rethinking Management Roles
58:05 Women’s Bathroom Mess Challenges
01:00:09 Bathroom Door Mishap Explained
01:07:38 Event Space and Scheduling Challenges
01:12:11 Collision Industry Insights & Challenges
01:17:43 Struggle with Letting Go
