In Gear with THE SHOP is a podcast series covering an array of topics in the automotive aftermarket. It features shop owners and other industry personalities who share their experiences, ideas and tips to help successfully navigate our ever-evolving industry. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Email our multimedia content manager, Drew Cooper, at [email protected].
-
In Gear with THE SHOP Ep. 34 – Not Enough Time in the Day
Thomas Stevens of Simi Valley, California-based Powerhouse Performance talks about time management, building trust with employees, running a true one-stop…
-
Ep. 33 RestoMods, Carbon Fiber and Talent with SpeedKore Performance Group
Lyle Brummer, director of design at SpeedKore Performance Group, joins the podcast to discuss working with carbon fiber, designing award-winning…
-
Ep. 32 – Finding Your Market with Legacy Classic Trucks
Legacy Classic Trucks founder Winslow Bent joins In Gear with THE SHOP to discuss the early days of the Driggs,…
-
Ep. 31 – Building Relationships and Designing Packages with DPS Automotive
Tom Waitzman, owner of Chicago-area restyler DPS Automotive, joins the podcast to discuss the humble beginnings of his business, designing…
-
Ep. 30 – A Build for Every Budget: Restorations with J5 Speedshop
Jay Buchanan, owner and self-described “frontman” of J5 Speedshop, located in Richmond, Illinois, discusses the shop’s family feel, his “build…
-
Ep. 29 – Designer Chris Brown Details the Ingredients of Award-Winning Builds
Chris Brown, owner of Brown Auto Design, Irvine, California, details this year’s Battle of the Builders winner at SEMA, and…
-
Ep. 28 – Shop vs. Shop: Navigating Supply Chain Issues
Josh Poulson, principal of Auto Additions, Columbus, Ohio, and Jared Cohen, CEO of Auto Action Group in New York and…
-
Ep. 27 – Countdown to the SEMA Show with SEMA’S CEO
Chris Kersting, president, and CEO of SEMA joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the…
-
Ep. 26 – Something New Every Day
Duane Garretson of Come Get Ya Some Offroad in Fort Smith, Arkansas talks about four-wheel drive trends, truck accessories, engine…
-
Ep. 25 – An Electric Future at Resurrection Muscle Cars?
Resurrection Muscle Cars owner Vinnie DeVito reveals what’s in the shop now, the keys to its success, what they’ve done…
-
Ep. 24 – Overland Expansion Tales
Scott Vold, founder of Cracks & Racks and White River Overland in Aspen, Colorado, details the shop’s expansion into the…
-
Ep. 23 – Gearing up for SEMA Builds
Cris Payne, owner of Truck Guru, has placed hundreds of eye-opening, mammoth, mild and wild builds at SEMA since 2010.…
-
Ep. 22 – Picture-Perfect Classic Trucks
Randall Robertson, owner and operator of Rtech Fabrications in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, talks about the processes the shop employs to…
-
Ep. 21 – Lone Star Off-Road Powerhouse
Dawson Druesedow, president of 4 Wheel Performance in Wichita Falls, Texas, discusses the elements that have contributed to its success…
-
Ep. 20 – Maximum Diesel
Lavon Miller, CEO of Firepunk Diesel, breaks down how he and his crew have maximized diesel power in their record-breaking…