Category: Podcast

Lavon Miller, CEO of Firepunk Diesel, breaks down how he and his crew have maximized diesel power in their record-breaking diesel drag truck, and how they provide customers with trucks that haul, tow, and do the dirty work while meeting or exceeding EPA standards.

Miller Decals has been laying down vinyl on vehicles since 1979, becoming one of the premier vehicle graphics installers in the world. Owners Jim and Starla Miller discuss their methods for continuous improvement, how they’ve managed growth and expanded their business to handle huge projects like the Super Bowl, and the incorporation of new products… Continue reading Ep. 19 – Vehicle Wrap Pioneers

Find out how founder, CEO, and head builder Jeff Page produces high-performance works of art, and ensures an amazing customer experience bumper-to-bumper, at Heartland Customs in Purcell, Oklahoma.

K2 Motorcars stores high-end vehicles at its facility in Jupiter, Fla., and is expanding its aftermarket and detailing services at a second location in West Palm Beach. Founding member and general manager Will McGreevy offers insight into the expansion, its approach to service and engaging customers, and how it keeps often priceless vehicles in top-notch… Continue reading Ep. 17 – High-End Vehicle Details

Nestled in one of the hottest off-road spots in the world with locations in Moab and St. George, Utah, Dixie 4 Wheel Drive is consumed with the customer experience, both off-trail and on. General manager Tara Thompson gives us the details.

Terry L. Karges, executive director at the Petersen Automotive Museum, offers insight into the museum’s huge success, its role in the industry, and a preview of coming attractions.

“We added a frozen ice cream machine, and we go through ice cream like you wouldn’t believe,” says Jared Cohen, CEO of Auto Action Group in New York and New Jersey. What does ice cream have to do with hiring and retaining employees? Find out as Jared and Josh Poulson of Auto Additions, Columbus, Ohio,… Continue reading Ep. 14 – Shop vs. Shop: Hiring and Retaining Employees

Trace Przybylowicz, Head of Business Development Automotive Aftermarket at Facebook, offers insight and tips into maximizing your presence and finding customers through Facebook’s platform.

Noah Alexander, owner and founder of Classic Car Studio in St. Louis, provides valuable insight into running a tight ship for a satisfied customer and a healthy bottom line. Find out how this high-end builder of classic resto-mods leverages technology to elevate its business.

Josh Freeman recently opened Freeman Fabrication in Denton, Texas, and talks about establishing his business following stints as a reality TV star on Gas Monkey Garage, Fast N’ Loud, Shifting Gears, and Monster Garage.

Garrett Pahlke of Top Coverage, a leading restyling shop in the Chicago area, explains his shop’s response to the pandemic and the resulting dealership inventory issues—all while opening a new location in neighboring Wisconsin.

Gateway Bronco specializes in restoring and building high-end resto-mod Ford Broncos. Founder Seth Burgett discusses how his engineering background in the aerospace, medical, and consumer electronic industries translates to Gateway Bronco’s assembly processes, as well as its hiring and retention practices that help ensure a flawless product for its customers.

Lance Stander, CEO of Superformance, offers insight into the re-creation of one of the most famous muscle cars of the 1960s, the Shelby Cobra, made even more popular by the film Ford v Ferrari. Stander discusses Superformance’s role in the film, and how the builder stays true to the original while incorporating modern technology.

Dino Perfetti, national sales manager of Automotive Concepts in Minneapolis, and Chair of SEMA’s PRO Council, talks profitable automotive accessory packages, attracting attention and driving sales at car shows, the PRO Cup Challenge, and more in this illuminating episode.

Jim and Mike Ring discuss the build they planned for SEMA, setting customer expectations, plus other challenging and unusual projects the brothers have tackled.