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NC Shop Talk Episode 15: TEXAS METAL: EXTREME EVERYTHING with Bill Carlton

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Listen Here We all know that fathers play a unique role in their son’s aspirations. This week, Mal interviews Bill Carlton, a major player in the custom fabrication industry. He grew up on a property that his father bought in 1976. Growing up, Bill got accustomed to seeing his dad working on trucks and cars and transforming them into beautiful and powerful vehicles. Soon, he started working in the family business while transforming vehicles for fun.  In 1998, Bill finally decided to turn his passion into a business and established Ekstensive Metal Works , one of the most respected custom fabrication and automotive design shops in Houston, Texas. The shop delivers the most reliable and highest quality vehicles to customers. Bill's business rose to fame in 2017 with the show Texas Metal . The show features Bill and his team while designing and building creatively outrageous cars and trucks. Let's meet the man behind Texas Metal in another fun episode of NC Shop Talk.  “It’s not e

NC Shop Talk Episode 14: The Rising Talent of Custom Upholstery: The Stitch Girl with Oksana Ignatova

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  Listen Here In today’s episode, Mal Maher welcomes Oksana Ignatova of Stitch Girl Inc., a fast-rising talent in custom interiors. Oksana tried her hand at upholstery at the age of 23 and fell in love with it. Originally from Belarus, she moved to the US with her husband to pursue the American Dream. Fueled by her passion for sewing and making creative ideas come to life, Oksana has developed her craft to the level of an expert in just six years. Her love for her art drives her to learn new techniques and employ state-of-the-art tools. She enjoys working on unique projects that bring out her creativity and keen attention to detail, ensuring that every stitch counts. As you listen to this episode, you can hear and feel Oksana ' s determination to be the best she can be and her appreciation for being here.  “I’m so glad that my family’s here; Our son has the opportunity to grow in a great country.” - Oksana Ignatova   In This Episode: The move from Belarus to the USA (and what it&#