How It's Done Podcast

For the fifteenth episode of my How It’s Done Podcast I sat down with my long time friend and photographer turned wheel designer Chris Sempek. Chris and I met many years ago through Honda-Tech and have stayed closely in touch ever since.

He’s always had a love for cars that at first just involved working on cars and photography but then ultimately turned into designing wheels for a living. We of course spent some time talking about the present but we took a deep dive into the past and how Chris got to where he is today in both his career and personal life. From getting his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to working for companies such as Fortune Auto and D2Forged Wheels and then ultimately Allied Wheel/Raceline Wheels where he would be a huge part in the launch of Kansei Wheels. We touch on everything such as how Chris got into cars, his education, moving from New York to California, Sempek Wheels, Photography, traveling and much more! Give this a good listen.

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@sempek

@kanseiwheels

@canibeat_cristian

For the fourteenth episode of my podcast I had my first ever returning guest! My good friend John Ludwick Jr. and I sat down in Ocean City during H2oi weekend to talk about what he has been up to since the last time we talked back in November of 2017.

John recently embarked on a cross country tour to sell his BMW and drive back home one of his dream cars; a VG45 Toyota Century from Japan! Along the way he hosted meets and vlogged the entire thing.

We also touch on his his BMW700 Coupe build, what the future holds for The Governors Club, Youtube and getting into vlogging, H2oi, FCF19, life and much more! This was one of those interviews where we had so much fun and touched on a lot that it didn’t feel like two hours at all! You don’t want to miss this one guys.

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@john.ludwick

@NightLazer

@TheGovernorsClub

@TheRisingSea

www.youtube.com/johnludwick

@canibeat_cristian

For the thirteenth episode of my podcast I sat down with Brand Builder, Car Collector and Designer Mark Arcenal. We talked about his career as a designer which ultimately led to the creation of Fatlace and Illest. We touch on a wide range of topics such as his involvement in the creation of Nike Sports Wear, being a graphic designer for GAP, traveling the world, action figures, car shows, Mooneyes, bringing RWB to the US, and much much more! Did you know that that Mark designed the SpeedHunters logo? If you are a car head or are into art you don't want to miss this one!

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@mrk.rcnl

@illest

@fatlace

@rwb_usa

@heartbreaks.jp

@hellaflush

@canibeat_cristian

@howitsdonepodcast

For the twelfth episode of my podcast I sat down with owner and stylist at Bescene Studios in Maryland, Linh Phan. Linh has made a huge name for himself in the hair styling and coloring industry and is arguably one of the biggest influencers in the game today!

After graduating from cosmetology school Linh began cutting and coloring hair in a small space in his uncle's basement and quickly grew to eventually creating Bescene Studios; a space where some of the industry's favorite colorists now call home. His innovative use of color, ability to try new techniques and push the envelope is what Linh has mastered the best!

We talked about the beginning of his career, teaching, automotive, traveling, his very talented team, opening up a second location for his shop in LA, behindthechair, his upcoming Schwarzkopf Pro color line, fashion, advice for people getting into the industry, the future of BeScene and much more!

INSTAGRAM:

@bescene

@schwarzkopfusa

@canibeat_cristian

@howitsdonepodcast

For the eleventh episode of my podcast I drove up north to start my First Class Fitment weekend early to interview Dave Tormey; Canibeat's Events Director.

We talked about the beginning of First Class Fitment, automotive photography, how we first met and evolution of Canibeat, Princeton Airport, prepping for the show, the automotive scene, Luftgekuhlt 5, car show locations, media credentials, trophies and much more!

INSTAGRAM:

@dave_tormey

@canibeat_crew

@canibeat_cristian

@howitsdonepodcast

For the tenth episode of my podcast I flew out to Southern California to interview Anthony Anderson AKA @ayoandrsn; photographer and Marketing Director for Rotiform and MHT Wheels Inc.

We talked about the transition from school to a professional career, his duties at Rotiform, getting to travel the world doing what he loves, the automotive industry, first getting into photography, social media growth and consistency, music, family, his new line of photography prints, collaborating with other creatives, Wörthersee and MUCH more.

If you are an artist or creative this episode is an inspirational one and a must listen!

INSTAGRAM:

@ayoandrsn

@rotiform

@canibeat_cristian

@canibeat_crew

@howitsdonepodcast

For the ninth episode of my podcast flew out to Southern California to interview Frank Garcia; the founder and owner of Downstar Inc. Downstar Inc specializes in automotive dress up hardware and engine bay accessories. They also sell their own merchandise such as stickers, hats, tshirts and much more.

We talked about Frank first getting into cars, recently getting married, relationships, Eibach, moving into his own store front, marketing and social media, podcasts, the car scene and much more.

INSTAGRAM:

@frank_downstar

@downstar

@canibeat_cristian

@canibeat_crew

@howitsdonepodcast

VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/J3aMjs9wbo4

For the eighth episode of my podcast I sat down with my good friend and fashion photographer Mark Enriquez. Mark has been shooting cars, models and delicious food for quite some time now and it only felt right to hear his story. He’s been making a big buzz in both the automotive and photography scene with shooting for companies such as Fatlace, Illest, Rotiform, USDM FREAX, Be Scene Studios, Simple to Society, Balo Kitchen and countless attractive models both well known and up and coming. Mark is one of the most humble and easy going guys I’ve ever met and I am honored to call him.a friend! This is easily my favorite interview to date.

We talked about the state of the car scene, his EVO build, Mark Arcenal, advice for up and coming models and photographers, his biggest pet peeves when working with models, some crazy stories, models having that “it”, collaborating with other artists, loyalty, future plans, food and much more! If you haven’t listened to my podcast you have to make this one your first!

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@1llest

@canibeat_cristian


@canibeat_crew


@howitsdonepodcast

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@mofidi_art

For the seventh episode of my podcast, I flew out to Southern California for a weekend and during my stay got the chance to sit down with the one and only Big Mike. Mike has been building cars for many years and is known around the world for his award winning SEMA builds; most notably his 1992 Honda Prelude. Mike also MC’s and judges at car shows, freelances for print magazines, designs and builds cars for other people and was recently featured on Fast n Loud- a tv show where Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman search for forgotten and derelict classic cars to restore.

We talked about Hondas, the state of the car scene now vs back when he started out, car magazines, quality parts vs fake parts, SEMA, his relationship with Ryan Basseri aka Rywire, hard work, being on TV, car show tours, advice for the youth and much more! Mike is on of, if not the smartest person I’ve gotten the chance to sit down and talk to. It was really nice to get to hear his insight and experience. The car community needs more people like Mike in it!

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@thebigmike

@canibeat_cristian

@canibeat_crew

@howitsdonepodcast

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@mkoziel

@porchhousepictures

@sup_koolaid_chris

For the sixth episode of my podcast, I flew out to Southern California for the weekend of January 13th and during my stay I got the chance to sit down with LA based fashion photographer Marcus Hyde. I met Marcus a few years ago when he was living in Richmond, VA and was putting on East Coast Honda Meet. Four years ago Marcus decided to take a leap of faith and move out to a city he had never been to before; Los Angeles, California.

Since the move his career in photography has sky rocketed. With shooting for artists like Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, Snoop Dogg Towkio, and Pusha T and companies like Complex Magazine, Adidas and PLAYBOY, it was only right to talk to Marcus about how he has gotten to where he is today. We talk about him first getting into taking photos and his time in college, traveling the world, his new camera bag in collaboration with Private Label, Yeezys, cars, censorship, his photography workshops, the industry and much more!

It has been very inspirational to see Marcus go from doing his own thing with cars to doing huge things with his art out in LA and all over the world. He has really made a big name for himself by changing the game of photography and its relationship with the media and I am excited to see where his career takes him from here. If you haven’t listened to one of my podcasts before this would be an amazing one to make your first!

INSTAGRAM:
@marcushyde

@canibeat_cristian
@canibeat_crew
@howitsdonepodcast

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@sup_koolaid_chris