Josh Poulson

Named the 2022-23 SEMA Person of the Year, Josh Poulson is the principal of Auto Additions in Columbus, Ohio, which was named Restyler of the Year, 2012-13. Auto Additions offers a complete line of product upgrades including 12V and appearance packages with a specific focus on the dealership segment. Josh is chairman of the SEMA PRO council.

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Josh PoulsonDecember 13, 2024

Meet the Shops From the 2024 PRO Cup Challenge

Creating dealer packages to stir restylers' imaginations...
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Josh PoulsonJuly 5, 2024

PRO Cup Challenge: Leading By Example

Every restyler’s a winner in this contest seeking package perfection...
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Josh PoulsonJanuary 12, 2024

The Perfect Dealer Package for Ruff Roads

A canine-themed Crosstrek was crowned 2023 PRO Cup Challenge champion...
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Josh PoulsonOctober 20, 2023

Your Goals for the SEMA Show

This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. I don’t remember the exact year of…
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Josh PoulsonJuly 13, 2023

AutoPlex: A Mile High & Climbing

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In 1995, Josh Elliott was 19 years…
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Josh PoulsonApril 17, 2023

Combatting the Technician Shortage

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. One of the constant issues I hear…
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Josh PoulsonJanuary 29, 2023

Building Your Restyling Business in 2023

This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. So, how was your 2022? I would…
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Josh PoulsonDecember 14, 2022

Restylers Ready for What’s Next

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. What does the future hold for the…
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Josh PoulsonJuly 21, 2022

From the Mag: What a Concept

If you’re at all familiar with restylers across the country, you’ve probably heard of Automotive Concepts in Minneapolis. These northerners…
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Josh PoulsonJune 29, 2022

From the Mag: Dealerships and Beyond – Part II

More strategies for strengthening today’s restyling business…
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Josh PoulsonMay 18, 2022

From the Mag: Helping Dealers Carry the Load – Part 1

There’s still a market for adding accessories, but you have to act fast…
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Josh PoulsonMarch 23, 2022

From the Mag: Selling at a Sales Meeting

As a restyler, it’s important for you to sell your products and services to dealership professionals. If you’re enthusiastic and…
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Josh PoulsonDecember 30, 2021

From the Mag: Fahrvergnügen Triumphs at SEMA

A chat with PRO Cup Challenge winner Tom Waitzman of DPS Automotive Group…
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Josh PoulsonOctober 5, 2021

From the Mag: Let’s Get Together

Why we’re looking forward to the in-person SEMA Show…
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Josh PoulsonJune 2, 2021

From the Mag: Fighting the Inventory Battle

Ways to overcome current shortages of parts and new vehicles…