Category: Podcast

Sponsored by LEER Group — Digital marketing strategist Barry Alt joins the podcast to discuss digital marketing for aftermarket shops, must-haves for your website and more…

Thomas Stevens of Simi Valley, California-based Powerhouse Performance talks about time management, building trust with employees, running a true one-stop shop, and more… In Episode 34 of In Gear with THE SHOP, Thomas Stevens, owner and operator of Simi Valley, California-based Powerhouse Performance, joins the show to discuss time management, hiring and building trust with new… Continue reading Ep. 34 – Not Enough Time in the Day

Lyle Brummer, director of design at SpeedKore Performance Group, joins the podcast to discuss working with carbon fiber, designing award-winning builds, adapting to new technology, working with high-profile clients, and more.

Legacy Classic Trucks founder Winslow Bent joins In Gear with THE SHOP to discuss the early days of the Driggs, Idaho restoration shop, the benefits of turnkey vehicles, starting his own YouTube channel, and more.

Tom Waitzman, owner of Chicago-area restyler DPS Automotive, joins the podcast to discuss the humble beginnings of his business, designing the winning package for the SEMA PRO Cup Challenge, and building relationships with his dealership partners.

Jay Buchanan, owner and self-described “frontman” of J5 Speedshop, located in Richmond, Illinois, discusses the shop’s family feel, his “build for every budget” philosophy, and the benefits of keeping things in-house.

Chris Brown, owner of Brown Auto Design, Irvine, California, details this year’s Battle of the Builders winner at SEMA, and his philosophy on the design and production of stellar projects.

Josh Poulson, principal of Auto Additions, Columbus, Ohio, and Jared Cohen, CEO of Auto Action Group in New York and New Jersey, provide solutions and workarounds to the current supply chain issues in the automotive aftermarket

Chris Kersting, president, and CEO of SEMA joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive aftermarket now and in the coming years, and the latest about the return of the SEMA Show, live and in-person, in Las Vegas, Nov. 2-5.

Duane Garretson of Come Get Ya Some Offroad in Fort Smith, Arkansas talks about four-wheel drive trends, truck accessories, engine swaps, side-by-sides, drivetrain upgrades, and overlanding’s growing appeal – all while operating an Ultra4 team.

Resurrection Muscle Cars owner Vinnie DeVito reveals what’s in the shop now, the keys to its success, what they’ve done in the past, and what the future holds, particularly as it relates to the transition to electric power sources.

Scott Vold, founder of Cracks & Racks and White River Overland in Aspen, Colorado, details the shop’s expansion into the overlanding and van upfitting markets and the important lessons learned along the way.

Cris Payne, owner of Truck Guru, has placed hundreds of eye-opening, mammoth, mild and wild builds at SEMA since 2010. Cris discusses the methods behind the Truck Guru madness, as well as industry trends and challenges, what works and what doesn’t.

Randall Robertson, owner and operator of Rtech Fabrications in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, talks about the processes the shop employs to restore and build high-end classic trucks that are not only beautiful showpieces, but are engineered to hit the road for a lifetime.

Dawson Druesedow, president of 4 Wheel Performance in Wichita Falls, Texas, discusses the elements that have contributed to its success as a top off-road restyling shop in north Texas.