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Business, My Shop Assist, Racing, Shop Management, Shops, Software -

In this episode of Do It For a Living, we sit down with Brandon Piper from BSP Motorsports to hear his journey from supporting a Dodge Viper race team to building a thriving business. Brandon shares how creating and executing a solid plan enabled him to triple his business growth in just three years. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing—Brandon opens up about the unexpected challenges of relocating his business and the hurdles he faced while developing a new facility. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on growth,...

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In this episode of Do It For a Living, we sit down with Sasha Anis, founder of Mountain Pass Performance, to discuss his journey in building a cutting-edge performance business. Sasha shares insights into starting and scaling Mountain Pass Performance, managing production and sales, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in motorsports. We dive into his experience building hybrid race cars and adapting Teslas for road racing, exploring the challenges and opportunities of electric and hybrid technology in competitive applications. Whether you're an EV enthusiast or a performance shop owner, you won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!Check out the...

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Business, My Shop Assist, Shop Management, Shops, Software -

In this episode of the Do It For a Living Podcast, I’m excited to introduce a new voice to the podcast: my business partner at Evolution Dynamics, Richard Fielder. Richard will be joining us as a cohost for future episodes, where we’ll dive into the ins and outs of running a business. We start by getting to know Richard better as he shares his personal journey into the industry and the experiences that have shaped his perspective. After that, we’ll dig into a topic that’s critical for any performance shop owner: scaling. We’ll discuss scaling operations, staff, and customer experience,...

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Business, My Shop Assist, Shop Management, Shops, Software -

In this episode of Do It For a Living, I sit down with Adam McCreery, founder of AFR Autoworks, to explore how he built his business using data-driven decisions. Adam shares how tracking shop hours, billing accurately, and managing overhead have been the keys to his success. We dive into the systems and strategies he's developed to maximize efficiency and profitability while maintaining high standards for his work. If you're looking for practical advice on running a more efficient and sustainable shop, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!AFR Autoworks contact:  Sales@AFRautoworks.comAdam Directly: Adam@AFRAutoworks.com  www.AFRautoworksstore.com https://www.facebook.com/afrautoworks/ Check us out at www.doitforalivingpodcast.comor...

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Business, Engineering, Manufacturer, My Shop Assist -

In this episode of Do It For a Living, we sit down with Kevin Emr, the visionary behind e-Muscle Cars. Kevin shares the story of his journey to combine cutting-edge electric vehicle power and technology with the classic aesthetics of muscle cars. We dive into the challenges of building an innovative business in a rapidly evolving market, how Kevin approaches modernizing iconic vehicles without losing their soul, and his vision for the future of electrified performance. If you're curious about the electrification of classic cars or looking for inspiration from an industry disruptor, this is an episode you won't want...

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