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Recorded at Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2025, expect discussions on industry trends, Arkansas accents, automotive training, towing experiences, key programming, future business plans, the potential impact of AI on diagnostics, and the Tech Talks class at Vision 2025 - with a few fun detours into movies like 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' 'Predator,' and 'Rocky!'

Matt Fanslow, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast

Zeb Beard, Strokes Diesel and Automotive, Monticello, AR, strokersdiesel@gmail.com

Andrew Sexton, ATS Automotive LLC, Cedar Rapids, IA

Show Notes:

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• Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo: https://visionkc.com/
• Introduction and Event Overview (00:00:00)
• Movie References and Banter (00:01:11)
• Zeb Beard's Business Expansion (00:02:51)
• Podcast Anniversary Reflection (00:03:55)
• Discussion on Towing Operations (00:06:50)
• Weather Impact on Towing (00:07:25)
• Battery Issues in Towing (00:09:06)
• Agricultural Work in Arkansas (00:10:19)
• Henry Winkler's Role in "Rocky" (00:12:58)
• Tech Talks at Vision (00:15:05)
• The Evolution of Training Opportunities (00:15:36)
• Networking and Collaboration (00:16:44)
• Thermal Imaging Presentation (00:20:07)
• Key Programming and Automotive Technology (00:25:44)
• The Role of AI in Automotive Repair (00:27:37)r.
• Importance of Foundational Skills (00:34:27)
• Challenges for New Technicians (00:35:04)
• Training and Career Development (00:39:20)

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