Ep 9: Steve Scott from Simply Diagnostics

Ep 9: Steve Scott from Simply Diagnostics

Author: James Dillon July 14, 2023 Duration: 1:25:04

In this episode James Dillon spends time talking to Mr Awesome himself, Steve Scott, from Simply Diagnostics.

Steve and James talk about his amazing journey from Automotive Tech To YouTuber and his experiences which set him on the path to setting up and running the Simply Diagnostics Network.

You'll hear about Steve's early career, his mission in Africa and what drives him to help others to be the best they can be.

Known amongst his peers as Mr Awesome, we think you'll understand why when you discover more about the man, his inspiration and the great work that the Simply Diagnostics Network does for the industry.

Link to Simply Diagnostic Network: https://www.simplydiag.net/

Episode Talking Points

Introduction to this episode. (0:07)

His father was a carpenter, so he got an apprenticeship with a local authority. (1:48)

Steve's background in breakdown recovery and how he got into it. (5:15) 

Steve's experience in Africa as a VSO volunteer. (8:15)

Steve's experience in Iraq and Syria. (15:33)

Working with young people who can safely think for themselves. (19:10)

What the landscape was like after you landed back to the UK (22:53)

The importance of having the resources to make the correct decision. (25:52)

The importance of having a community that supports each other. (32:29)

What was the genesis of the Simply Diagnosis Network? (36:26)

What happened to the Jaffa Cakes. (40:26)

A car is a car wherever it is in the world. (43:54)

The importance of getting technicians in the right mindset to work. (53:22)

The importance of having the right technicians in the right job role. (56:24)

How can we engage with current apprentices and the apprenticeship program? (1:00:25)

Where to get training related to mental health. (1:03:54)

How to overcome the technician crisis in the industry. (1:11:24)

The importance of having conversations to develop the correct version of our industry. (1:14:22)

Short term and long term goals for the Simply Diagnostics Network. (1:17:01)

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