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DO IT FOR A LIVING — 186 episodes · page 2 of 2
079: Louis Gigliotti focuses on efficiency and tracking metrics to keep GSpeed on a path to success
078: Cole Powelson of LYFE Motorsport shares his journey to building the fastest Time Attack R35 GTR in the world.
077: Jens von Holten shares his story of sailing from South Africa to the Americas and eventually purchasing Fuel Injector Clinic.
076: Ryan Basseri from Rywire details how he grew his custom wiring business
075: Brian Tooley, the founder of Brian Tooley Racing, tells us how he went from hand porting heads in his apartment kitchen to running 5-axis CNC machines
074: Brian Mack from Lathrop & Gage talks patents!
073: JJ Jabaji used to flip cars to make a buck. Hear how he transitioned into building billet Subaru blocks at IAG Performance
072: David Buschur holds nothing back and details his 25-year history modifying cars
071: Terry Fair of Vorshlag Motorsports exposes the hard truths of purchasing CNC machines
070: AJ Hartman details how he transitioned from working at a body shop to manufacturing composite aero parts
069: Greg of GSC Power Division shares his path to manufacturing billet camshafts.
068: Steven Aghakhani tells us how he manages being an 8th grader who also races supercars!
067: Jay Payson shares his experience of growing HP Tuners over the past decade.
066: Ravi Dolwani shares how he created the performance division of CSF Radiator
065: Lee Sweitzer details the steps he is taking to open up his shop, Sweitzer Performance
064: Carlos Tirado explains how he leveraged forums and friendships to create Tirado Custom Coatings
063: Jack McGee of Jacks Transmissions shares how he has improved his business by working smarter, not harder
062: Jeremy Gerber of Roadster Shop says the keys to success are hard work and improving the operations at the shop
061: Don Herring Jr gives us an insight into how successful dealerships are operated
060: Justin Miller of Force-Fed Performance explains the difficulties of running a small business
059: Round table discussion - System for certifying shops, tuners, and engine builders
058: David Localio tells us how he built Headgames Motorworks from humble beginnings in a 200 square foot room
057 Part 2: Extra conversation with Andrew Brilliant
057: Andrew Brilliant of AMB Aero shares some secrets to improve the aerodynamics of your race car
056: Eric Leichtle gives us an insider's view of a professional racing team
055: Alex Soto explains how he made Sheepey Built into what it is today
054: Kyle Shelley from Turn14 explains how they are trying to protect margins for brick & mortar shops
053: Dale Heiler of Castle Hill Performance explains how EFI tuning and turbos are changing the domestic drag racing market
Steve Ciabattoni of 360 Payment Solutions explains the ins and outs of credit card processing and how it affects your business
051: Jim McIlvaine explains how he manages Optima Batteries' online presence
050: Peter Blach turned his passion for Supras into the TX2K event we know and love today!
049: Chris Raymond of Garage40 debunks marketing myths and provides insight into brand management
048: Tim Bailey of Cobb Tuning explains how they control and protect their dealer network
047: Chase Lautenbach & Justin Keith tell us how they made Street Car Takeover a success
046: Peter Tarach & Dave Pratte from Speed Academy discuss how they transitioned from print media to producing online content
045: Rhys Millen explains that hard work and focus are the keys to success
044: Lucas English says the reality of getting your car sponsored is not cheap
043: Mark Jager explains the level of effort needed off the track to be a sponsored racer on the track
042: Jimi Day from FM3 Marketing discusses how to get the most out of attending events
041: Todd Earsley from My Shop Assist discusses the importance of working ON your business, not IN your business
040: Kevin Dubois from My Shop Assist discusses the importance of accurately tracking your builds
039: Damian Borroto from Belak Industries says "you're not gonna win if you don't play!"
038: Chris Jewell from Competition Clutch gives a no BS interview about mixing business with friendship
037: John Veloso is the founder of K-Tuned, and like most entrepreneurs, he wasn't handed his success, he had to work for it
036: Brian Gillespie from Hasport Performance on building and maintaining a performance business
035: Nick D'Agostino from Wiseco Pistons is here to discuss pricing strategy and customer value
034: Bottle and Nero Deliwala from Titan Motorsports talk racing, business systems, and lessons learned
032: John Shepherd the legend from Shep Transmissions shares his goals, his daily grind and what it takes to be the man
031: Are the odds stacked against you!? Eric and Marc Kozeluh from Twins Turbo Motorsports tell their rags to - fabricator's story
030: Jeremy Allen the engine builder at Inline Pro talks about engines, drag racing, and family
029: Autonerdz founder Tom Roberts is a tech guy who's assembled a top-notch team with top-notch service
028: Cobb Tuning's founder Trey Cobb built an industry leading brand, and he's here to offer his advice
027: Kyle Loftis from 1320 Video really is living his dream!
026: David Hsu (Part 2) from Group A Engineering, Skunk2, Kraftwerks, and Grams Performance calls it how he sees it
025: David Hsu (Part 1) from Group A Engineering, Skunk2, Kraftwerks, and Grams Performance talks business!
024: Andre Simon and Ben Silcock from HP Academy offer a unique approach to EFI Tuning
023: Dave Arce from Arce Racing Engines offers his experience selling quality services when customers are price driven
022: Chris Carey from Modern Automotive Performance has three unique differences
021: Scott McIver from Kaizen Tuning is creating new customers with a killer strategy
020: Nate Silveri and Jason Slater from TPG Tuning partnered up and opened up shop
019: Steve Nichols from Dyno Dynamics USA offers advice to help you avoid mistakes
018: Matt Wright from Haltech Engine Management gives killer insight into the performance business
Episode 017: Chris Delgado and Dave Donnals from D3 Performance Engineering in Houston, Texas
Episode 016: Todd Lewis from Mainline Dyno expands on his journey from mechanic to business-owner
Episode 015: Jordan Watson from National Speed is building a scalable, systematized speed shop!
Episode 014: Scott Kuhner from Emtron Australia talks about the struggle of working with outside engineers
Episode 013: Jason Siebels from Pro EFI talks about the business of engine management
Episode 012: Martin Musial from AMS Performance tells the story of AMS and Alpha Performance
Episode 011: Ever built your own ECU? Andy Wyatt from Adaptronic did when he was 19.
Episode 010: Robert Young from Forced Performance discusses keeping customers happy and billet turbos!
Episode 009: Jay Meagher from Real Street Performance talks pricing, tuning and competition
Episode 008: Shane Tecklenburg is the EFI Calibrator behind the first ever 5-second import
Episode 007: Todd Berk from Push, Inc. talks about integrating hardware and software for his new motorsports product
Episode 006: Joel Levy from RaceSpec talks motorsport wiring, and surviving Hurricane Irene
Episode 005: Chris Harris from Xenocron.com tells his entrepreneurial story
Episode 004: Ryan Fisher from Shift-S3ctor talks about roll-racing and organizing big events that attract supercars
Bonus Episode: Reid Lunde and Ben Strader Debate Professionalism, Authenticity, and the F-word
Episode 003: Paul Yaw, the founder of Injector Dynamics talks business, engineering and how-to add value for your customers
Episode 001: Ben Strader tells how he founded EFI University
Episode 002: Tony Palo from T1 Race Development talks business and 4,000 HP dynos!?
Episode 000: About me / About the show / What's in it for you?
Teaser- The Story of the First 8-second Pass in a Street-Class Honda
Teaser- Paul Yaw from Injector Dynamics 2
Teaser- Paul Yaw from Injector Dynamics 1
Teaser- Ben Strader from EFI University
Teaser- Tony Palo from T1 Race Development