Ep 37 – Brandon Dills | Bryan Power Lifts Trees
Published: Jul 15, 2025
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In this episode, Mike and Bryan are joined by Brandon Dills of Jarhead Diagnostics. They also talk shop ownership challenges when Brandon explains why he closed his shop previously and what inspired him to reopen with a more balanced, focused approach. They also get into the world of manufacturing custom diagnostic tools, discussing how Brandon manages production, responds to one-off customer requests, and the benefits (and headaches) of scaling up using 3D printers.
00:00 Is Bryan a Traitor for Supporting the Changing the Industry Podcast?
10:20 Business Animosity and Expo Popularity
14:19 Product Feasibility Challenges
19:37 Rare Vintage Tools Market Insight
24:13 Fireworks, Boating, Chaos
28:32 Rushed Mistakes with Boat Trailers
33:21 Different Paths to Business Success
40:28 Limited Auto Repair Options
48:20 “Redneck Workout: Tree Lifting”
54:27 Tekmetric New CRM
57:47 Real-Time AI Call Monitoring
