Alex Ruozzi is the co-founder of RB Collection, an automotive restoration shop and sales showroom in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

In this episode I sit down with Alex to discuss why America is paradise for classic car enthusiasts and how he and his brother went from restoring and preparing their own cars, to where they are today with one of the top restoration shops in the country. We get into classic cars as a hobby, growing via word of mouth, hilarious auction disclosures, and why hiring young employee's in order to bring the next generation into the restoration business is so important. If you've ever thought about restoring a car as a side hustle, this episode is must listen. Please enjoy my conversation with Alex Ruozzi.

Rudy Samsel is the co-founder of Guyswithrides.com, an online marketplace for classic and fun cars.

In today's episode Rudy and I discuss how getting downsized from his former employer enabled him to go all-in and focus on growing his business. We also get into growth through gamification, 2nd mover advantage, being community first, and how one major player's abandonment of their original business model left a void for consumers that Rudy was able to fill. Really interesting discussion with plenty of nuggets to help you grow your business. Please enjoy my chat with Rudy Samsel!

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Kevin McCauley is a freelance graphic designer and photographer based out of Houston, TX. He is the man behind Capturing the Machine, Automoji: Stuttgart, and numerous other projects you've seen online. 

In today's episode Kevin and I chat about the launch of his career after saying "yes" to creating the iconic Seinfeld emoji's (without having any idea of how to actually pull it off), what it was like to be the go-to emoji guy for numerous brands, and finally scratching his own itch by launching the Porsche sticker pack, Automoji: Stuttgart. We talk German lawyers, getting in on the launch of iOS 10, and the serendipity of becoming a suggested user on Instagram. Enjoy this conversation with Kevin McCauley of McCauley Creative. 

Ryan Gary is the founder of Area1320, a prominent Subaru tuning shop known for many of the marques top builds.

In this episode I sit down with Ryan to talk shop and dig into how he's grown Area1320 from a side hustle in his garage into what it is today. We discuss the power of word of mouth advertising, how he almost gave up on his dream, and the build that put him on the map. This is a great episode all about resolve, hustle, and never giving up. Enjoy my conversation with Ryan Gary.

Doug DeMuro is the founder of cars & bids, an online automobile auction site that features interesting cars from the 1980's to present.

In this episode I talk with Doug about how he came up with the idea of cars & bids and how he got such an ambitious project off the ground. We also chat about how he leveraged his social media following to find both sellers and buyers for the auctions and what the future holds for the platform as sales beat both his and his teams expectations week after week. 

Ed Bolian is the founder and CEO of VINwiki, a user-generated, social, vehicle history report.

In this episode we talk to Ed about how an unexpected traction channel propelled his app's user base from 5,000, to over 300,000 users AND became the company's source for revenue. We also get into why he's glad his initial round of investment didn't go through, the power of your network, and possible exits for an entrepreneur who thrives on bringing new ideas to life. 

Sean Mathis is the founder of the Miles Through Time automotive museum in Clarksville, GA. 

In this episode Sean talks about the different business models he tried to get his museum off the ground from just one car, his grandfather's 1959 Cadillac, to over 40 cars on display today. We talk about how he came up with the initial idea he had to solve his own problem, storing the Cadillac and letting others enjoy it indoors, to the struggles he had as the museum grew and what it took for the venture to be self sustaining. 

Bryson Richards is a long time friend and the founder of Classic Livery of Atlanta, the specialty paint shop behind the Keen Project Safari 911’s and countless other cars you’ve seen before.

In this episode we get into how Bryson got started in the paint and body business and how with the help of a few key people in his life, he was able to open his first paint shop roughly 10 years ago. We talk about going from not having enough money to put gas in his car to get home at night and sleeping in the shop to painting cars bound for the concourse lawn at Pebble Beach. If you’ve ever wondered what kind of grit, persistence, and humility it takes to open a shop of your own, then you won’t want to miss Bryson’s story.

Marco Soriano is the founder of Soriano Motori, the rebirth of his family's motorcycle company originally founded in the early 1900's. 

In this episode, we talk about the tokenization of assets, and why Marco choose to go the conventional route of fund raising verses looking to the blockchain, and the key differentiator for his business, leaning on years of experience in the hospitality industry to create a true lifestyle brand around his beautifully designed electric motorcycles. 

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