A man who needs little introduction is Paul Teutal from Orange County Choppers. This week we learn how he literally built his business out of the ashes, spent years overcoming obstacles with alcohol abuse and how strong bending steel really makes you. Many may wish for overnight success, but would you be ready to handle the consequence? Lessons: Be a man of your word If you make a commitment stick to it- no matter the adversity It's all about perseverance You can be successful even if those around you don't believe in you Don't be afraid of work: work HARD Never give up what you're doing Lead by the power of example Make decisions that will give you a healthier life How can you change people, places and things for the better? Teeter has a special offer just for our listeners. Get the Teeter with bonus accessories and a FREE pair of Gravity Boots by going to https://teeter.com/spartan/ Time Stamps: 0:00 intro to episode 0:33 Teeter link 1:30 Paul's father's influence 2:20 Starting his own business 3:00 welding and finding opportunity 3:50 rough road of startup 4:20 working hard at whatever you do 5:00 A fire breaks out 5:40 keeping his commitments 6:40 dealing with alcohol abuse 7:15 getting sober 8:00 not willing to give up his business 8:50 Teeter Break 10:59 Interview Continues 11:45 Changing your habits 12:50 Starting Orange County Choppers 14:30 dealing with overnight success 15:40 Pauls lessons 16:27 Johnny Waite, Col. Nye, Sefra the Seed Huntress and Joe Desena discuss the interview SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2018 Spartan