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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Juwan Fields for a lively conversation about his journey through the automotive industry and his experience transitioning from automotive to forklift repair and back again. Juwan opens up about the challenges of feeling disconnected and gatekeeping within the industry, while Lucas and David share stories about business struggles, the value of sharing knowledge, and lessons learned from missteps.

00:00 "Steering Wheel Importance Ignored"

05:10 Steering Wheel Criticism

08:51 Eric's Stinky Shop Prank

09:57 "Bolognese Recipe Basics"

15:29 Feeding Dispute Over Chicken Nuggets

17:20 Parenting: Encourage Healthy Eating

22:06 Struggling to Convince Customers

25:34 "Buying vs. Starting a Business"

26:52 Rethinking Knowledge Sharing

30:37 Car Industry Career Journey

34:38 "Surprise Trip to Asta Expo"

39:23 Self-Education and Dedication

41:07 "Importance of Checking Tools"

43:16 Avoid Trusting Initial Readings

46:14 Gear Rack Noise Issue

51:56 Warranty Claims Misdiagnosis Issues

52:59 Lifetime Warranty Sales Tactics

57:25 Excited for ASTA Event

59:36 "Please Wait for Upload"