Ep 61 – John Firm (Buckaroobob) and Michael Guenther | Mounted Fish Aren’t Real???
Published: Dec 2, 2025
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In this episode, Mike learns that fish hung on a wall are just plastic. He, John Firm, Michael Guenther, and Jeff Compton also get into some ESO talk, free Diag, and if free oil changes are ruining this industry. They also share firsthand experiences managing small-town customer relationships, including the challenges of offering credit and dealing with overdue invoices.
Timestamps:
00:00 Mounted Fish Aren’t Real??
09:51 Rising Star in Auto Industry
14:46 “Efficiency Concerns with Machine”
17:28 “Free Car Diagnostics Explained”
22:42 “The Cost of Your Dream Car”
28:44 “Oil Change Pricing Dilemma”
32:02 “Fish of a Thousand Casts”
42:31 “Local Store Credit System”
47:44 Customer Loss After Payment Struggle
50:06 “Bronx Tale $10 Lesson”
55:37 Fishing Etiquette at Docks
