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NC Shop Talk Episode 9: Mobile Solution's ‘Huge Announcement & New Product Launch’

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  Listen Here How would you like to have beautifully designed interiors done efficiently? Better yet, how would you like to learn the craft? If your answer is yes, you're going to love this episode with today's guest Bryan Schmitt, founder and CEO of Mobile Solutions. Bryan has extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket. He designed and constructed award-winning car audio systems bringing him worldwide recognition as a leader in the design and fabrication industry. Since founding Mobile Solutions in 2005, Bryan has revolutionized how many fabricators approach custom installation. His sought-after fabrication seminars focus on time-saving installation techniques that industry professionals and enthusiasts have adopted in over 30 countries worldwide. In addition, Bryan is actively involved with leading industry training and education objectives through trade associations such as MEA, CTA, and SEMA.  So if you want to dive deeper into design elements and process-driven met

NC Shop Talk Episode 8: Ride with The Real "King of the Road“ - CSC's Steve Kurzman

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Listen Here What does it take to become a master trimmer? Aside from getting formal training, nothing beats years of hands-on experience and a love of the craft. After years of being known as “the owner's son,” his ambition to create something on his own drove Steve Kurzman to open The Custom Stitching Co. (CSC) in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The Custom Stitching Co. is not your average upholstery shop. Founded in 2013, the shop quickly gained a reputation for thinking outside of the box and applying design-forward creativity to all projects. CSC prides itself on delivering cutting-edge designs, no matter if it's a large-scale bespoke interior or one of CSC's signature Harley-Davidson® restyled seats.  Let’s hear more about Steve’s story in today’s episode of NC Shop Talk.  “It's a great day and age that we live in to do upholstery work.” - Steve Kurzman   In This Episode: Steve's great heritage and early exposure to the industry What a good website can do for your

NC Shop Talk Episode 7: Dude's Fab Shop - 22 Year Old Truck Builder Headed For Stardom

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Listen Here   Dude’s Fab Shop is a fabrication shop specializing in custom vehicles, specifically custom trucks. They have a fully equipped shop to meet all your fabrication needs, including CNC plasma cutting, MIG, TIG, Flux Core, stick welding, and oxy fuel cutting. The shop is owned and operated by young couple Dalton Lovejoy and Maddie Heater.  Dalton bought his first truck when he was 15. He wanted to build a “mega mud truck” and be the only kid his age with one. That was the starting point for everything. Soon he was building custom trucks and winning awards at trade shows like Daytona Truck Meet and SEMA Shows. Now Maddie helps run the business and has also built her first custom jeep. Dalton and Maddie’s story proves that you’re never too young to chase a dream.  Let’s hear more about what this power couple has in store for you in today’s episode of NC Shop Talk.  “Never one or two trucks that I build is ever going to be the same. I’m not a cookie-cutter builder.” - Dalton Love