The Cutting Edge Garage Podcast

Today on the Podcast, we show a never-before-seen interview filmed in 2020 at the start of the covid pandemic with Jesse Matthews. Jesse is a former combat medic with the United States Army. He's now the product manager of TEXA and SP Tools USA at CEAS. Before he landed that role, many other things had to fall into place. He is the company's 1st employee and the son of Lee Locklear, so you know he's got some great stories about the origins of CEAS. From the good to the bad and the ugly, sit back and enjoy as father and son reminisce the inception of Cutting Edge in a humble garage to the multi-million-dollar business that now takes up a city block. Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast!

Today's guest Jeff Crutcher started racing Moto in 1995 on a white KTM 50 SXR. Jeff later landed a job with FedEx and quickly decided that corporate life was not for him. He continued to race while collecting dozens of championships, running his own sticker company, instructing hundreds of racers, and launching three successful brands. He now manages his own team, Cycle Zone Powersports KTM. We wanted to know what drives Jeff to become so accomplished in what he does and what keeps him pushing to the next level of everything he is involved in. Welcome to The Cutting Edge Garage Podcast! Follow Jeff on Social @rippinruts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rippinruts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rippinrutscustom TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rippinruts Follow His Team > https://www.instagram.com/rrczktm/

Today we're speaking with Michele Lancia, president of Mantis, The manufacturer and supplier of the patented ToolGrid™ tool organization system. Created in 1986, Mantis is 100% Canadian-owned and operated, located in Ontario. Although they are now a well-known and respected name in the industry, ToolGrid™ success didn't happen overnight. We wanted to know how they did it and continue innovating while staying on top of the ever-evolving tool industry. Welcome to The Cutting Edge Garage Podcast! #tools #ToolBoxOrganization #Mantis #ToolGrid #CEGaragePodcast To learn more about Mantis and ToolGrid™ please visit - https://mantiscanada.com/ Follow ToolGrid™ on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mantis.tool... Follow ToolGrid™ on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ToolGrid Follow the Cutting Edge Garage EVERYWHERE! Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3IM9KqU iHeartRadio - https://ihr.fm/3LkU0Nl Google Podcast - https://bit.ly/3iFZ9mS Amazon Music/Audible - https://amzn.to/36vO8Cm Pandora - https://bit.ly/3wKafzr Visit www.ceasusa.com Visit www.sptoolsusa.com

Today Lee is back in The Cutting Edge Garage with return guest Alexander McCulloch from Shop Style Design. They discuss everything from the importance of keeping your company's "Google My Business Page" up to date and how not doing so could be detrimental to your business's online success. If you're interested in creating an online business or need some world-class service and support, Alexander and his team might be a perfect match to take things to the next level! Understanding the full reach of your online presence can be difficult, the team at Shop Style Design will complete a full scope audit to uncover where you are succeeding online and where there is room for improvement. Get Your Free Digital Presence Audit Click the Link Below! https://ceasusa.shopstyledesign.com Visit Shop Style Design - https://shopstyledesign.com/

Brayden Ankin is not your average 16-year-old young man. He began his love of anything with wheels at just 1-year-old, with a custom electric four-wheeler sponsored by pampers. He outgrew that four-wheeler and has been obsessed with going bigger and faster ever since. It's no surprise that being the son of Toymakerz David Ankin, Brayden would share his love of tricked-out vehicles with his dad. While being an A-B honor student, Actor, painter, and welder, is there anything Toymaker 2.0 can't handle? Let's find out... Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast! Listen on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3GRXCnq Follow Brayden on Instagram - https://bit.ly/3gRYduL Follow Brayden on Facebook - https://bit.ly/3v2sQG6 Follow Team GearHeadz on Instagram - https://bit.ly/3oWd6kl Follow Toymakerz on Instagram - https://bit.ly/3sREcdc Follow The Fast Society on Instagram -https://bit.ly/3gSl7SC Visit Toymakerz website - https://toymakerz.com/ Visit Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions website - www.ceasusa.com Visit SP Tools USA website - www.sptoolsusa.com #Teamgearheadz #Toymakerz #TheFastSociety #Toymaker2.0 #CEGaragePodcast #SPTools

In January 2001, Nitro Dave’s LLC started out by reselling performance products, filling nitrous bottles, and supplying race fuel. It quickly became a full-blown speed shop, complete with installation and tuning services. In 2003, Nitrous Outlet was born. Nitrous Outlet originally developed unique nitrous accessories used in conjunction with other system brands. Through Dave’s tuning and racing of nitrous-fed applications, he discovered a void in properly designed products due to a lack of research, and development in the industry. Dave made the choice to sell off the speed shop, and devote his life to pushing the Nitrous Outlet brand name to be #1 in the industry. Welcome to The Cutting Edge Garage Podcast. To learn more please visit https://nitrousoutlet.com/ Subscribe to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast @ https://bit.ly/347fL33 Visit WWW.CEASUSA.COM to learn more! #nitrousoutlet #ceas #sptoolsusa

In this episode, the tables have turned, and Lee gets interviewed for a change by the host of The Heavy-Duty Parts Report Podcast, Jamie Irvine. They discuss why a new approach to selling tools to repair technicians is necessary for 2022. What effects covid has had on the industry, and the steps Cutting Edge and SP Tools USA has already taken to spearhead the inevitable change that is starting to take place in the mobile tool and equipment industry. Check out the Heavy-Duty Parts Report Podcast @ https://heavydutypartsreport.com/podcast/ Subscribe to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast @ https://bit.ly/347fL33 Visit WWW.CEASUSA.COM to learn more!

TEXA is a global leader in the Design, Development, and Production of Multibrand Diagnostic Tools, Exhaust Gas Analyzers, Air Conditioning Recharge Stations, and Telematic Devices for Truck and Off-highway Equipment. TEXA has an extensive, worldwide distribution network and employees more than 730 people, 600 of which are based in the company’s head offices in Treviso, Italy, where all TEXA products are designed, developed, and manufactured. Today we are speaking with Managing Director Dario Peruch and Technical Manager Fabio Mazzon of TEXA USA. Together they explain some of the challenges TEXA faced early on as a new business, differences between the North American and European market, and why TEXA remains a global powerhouse when it comes to professional diagnostic equipment. Welcome back to Season2 of the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast. Visit www.ceasusa.com to learn more. Subscribe on YouTube @ https://bit.ly/3GlH33F

Since her first vehicle, a Volkswagen bug, Bogi Lateiner has been smitten with the automotive industry. She studied at UTI before becoming a BMW Master Tech and eventually opening her own shop. As we all know, the automotive industry is predominately male, especially in the technician sector. Because of this, through her personal experiences, empowering women in the business has become her passion. Through her passion, she has been able to become a master tech, owns a shop, owns a training facility, become a TV Host on Two Girls Garage, become a shop consultant; and it certainly doesn’t end there. Today, we are talking about her story, how she got where she is, and where she plans on going. Bogi Lateiner – Empowering Women since 2007. Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage! Learn more about Bogi @ https://www.bogisgarage.com Follow Bogi on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/bogisgarage Subscribe to the podcast on You-Tube @ https://bit.ly/3ooj6Q6 Listen on Spotify @ https://spoti.fi/33Jr7Hw Shop The Cutting Edge Garage @ https://ceasusa.com Shop SP Tools USA @ https://sptoolsusa.com

In today’s episode, we are talking to the main man from the show Lifted Life TV. Steve Hill is the owner of the shop, Five-R Trucks, where they understand your passion for making your beloved trucks perform at their best! In the show, Steve, along with his family and crew, make someone’s 4x4 customization dreams into a reality, every week. The Hill family has become internationally known for its award-winning builds, from show trucks to work trucks. What started this journey and how did they get to where they are today? Let’s find out! Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast!

What does it mean to be a professional drifter? On today’s podcast, we’re talking with Ben Hobson about just that. He has been drifting for 6 years and received his Formula Drift Pro2 License in September of this year by placing 1st in the lone star drift shootout. His drift car is a Nissan Silvia S15 with a 6.8L supercharged LS engine, also known as THE JOKER! What is drifting, how do you get into it and how do become a professional? Let’s find out! WELCOME to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast!

The racing industry has been a predominantly male business and hobby since day one. This makes us wonder, what is it like being a woman in a male-dominated extreme sport? In today’s episode, we have Sara Price, a Professional Off-road Racing Champion, stuntwoman, and businesswoman. Since the age of 8, when she got her first dirt bike, she was hooked. And since 2006 she has competed in a ton of races and come away with many metals. Not only has she been successful in the racing industry, but she has also succeeded in being a businesswoman. What are the hardships Sara had to overcome to get where she is today? Let’s find out. WELCOME to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast!

Kasey Hull is an automotive photographer and blogger as well as a director for the NBC News network. Since his first NASCAR race as a child, he has loved cars and his photography hobby started off with recording RC cars. He discovered the show Cars and Coffee during college and that’s when his car photography gig really started. He continued attending car shows for photography reasons and eventually realized that there was one missing. He decided to create his own clothing brand, LAME AF, and eventually fill the car show void with his own show he calls “Slammed Bayou”. Today we’re talking to Kasey about why and how he created this event. Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast! Check out The Lame AF website - https://lameafclothing.squarespace.com Follow Lame AF on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/LAMEAFBRAND Follow Lame AF on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lame_af_brand

Full-time RV-ing… selling all your belongings to live in a small camper traveling around the country with no “home-base” to land. Could you do it? On today’s podcast we have Olivia and Kyle, or as a lot of people know them, Drivin’ and Vibin’, and they did exactly that, 5 years ago. And guess what else? They’ve made it into a successful business with a Youtube Channel and Blog! These two took the chance of having a life-changing experience traveling the country full-time and shared their tips, tricks, failures, successes, and over-all knowledge from their experiences. Why did they take this chance and what did they learn from it? Let’s find out! Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast! Join the Vibe Tribe! https://bit.ly/3onjEqc Visit the Drivin n Vidin website at https://drivinvibin.com Visit Cutting Edge Automotive Systems www.ceasusa.com Visit SP Tools USA www.sptoolsusa.com The Cutting-Edge Team has over 100 years of combined experience in offering the highest level of customer service and product support.

Eric Saunders was a successful up and coming motocross racer, but in 2010, he suffered a crash that he wasn’t able to get up from. He was paralyzed and lost the use of both of his legs. Fortunately, racing is simply the competition between people to determine which one is the fastest and he made his way back into the racing world through sprint cars, despite his condition. Because of his condition though, he has become an advocate for innovation in the medical industry regarding paralysis with the goal of improving the paraplegics’ way of life. Today we will learn about how his wreck changed his life, and what has come after it. Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast!

As we have mentioned before, success in the automotive industry is abundant and defined in many ways. In saying that, success does not always come easy. Today's guest Kris Martin Is a professional race car driver, social media influencer, and motivational speaker. He was also born profoundly deaf. Today he receives partial hearing through a hearing implant he received at eight years old. He has grown up with racing in his blood and has received many medals. and trophies along with the title of Top Best Kart Racer across Ontario. Kris has managed to become successful in an industry he loves all while overcoming a major hearing impairment. How did he do it? Welcome, to The Cutting Edge Garage Podcast!

Maybe you are following in the footsteps of your parents; perhaps you’ve been inspired by an automotive show on television; you may be continuing your training after high school automotive shop class, or maybe it is just in your blood. Whatever path led you here SP Tools’ respects your decision to join one of the most valuable professions in the world! We understand the challenges you face with being a student tech. The amount of knowledge needed to achieve the level of success you deserve is daunting. There are the challenges of placement after graduation and the desire to make the best decision possible for your future. There are so many distractions it can be challenging to keep focused on learning and graduation. We get it, and the last thing you should need to worry about is how to acquire affordable solutions to your tool needs for your new career. That is why we have created the SP Nextech™ Student Tech Program and dedicated an entire website to students, teachers, and schools. We offer some of the most competitive pricing available for professional automotive tools and equipment, with a lifetime warranty on most products, backed by exceptional support. You will be able to purchase at student pricing for up to six months after graduation because we know once you start your new career, you will quickly need to add to your tool arsenal! Make sure to register today at spnextech.com to see the fantastic deals we have for our valued students. Check us out on social media as SP Tools USA. We look forward to working with you! To register for the SP Nextech™ Student Program visit: www.spnextech.com To learn more about SP Tools USA visit: www.sptoolsusa.com or Call 1-855-465-1819 To email Kyle Thoreen: kyle@ceasusa.com Follow SP Tools USA on You-Tube: https://bit.ly/30RldCx Subscribe to The Cutting Edge Garage Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Follow The Cutting Edge Garage Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dfiFD3

Hoosier Tires is the world’s largest race tire manufacturer. Today’s guest, Irish Saunders, is the Asphalt Oval Business Unit Manager for Hoosier Tire. With a racing background, a passion for MX, and two sons following in his racing footsteps, how did Irish get to where he is today, and what is it like to be a Business Unit Manager for a massive tire manufacturer? Let’s find out! Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast! To learn more visit - https://www.hoosiertire.com Listen to the Podcast on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2SeZ50m Visit www.ceasusa.com

Success in the automotive industry is abundant and defined in many ways. Today, with our guest, Mike Friesth, the current director of Automotive Tool and Equipment at Great Neck Saw, we want to know how he was able to gain such success in completely different sectors of the automotive industry and the struggles he had to face transitioning between them. Prior to starting in this industry, he was a civil engineer designing concrete formwork around the US with a want to designing buildings. Mike did not even know that the oil had to be changed in a vehicle, so it’s safe to say he was not from the automotive world. He found himself in need of a job and came across a Mac Tools want ad for a distributor with no knowledge of the tools he was going to be selling. Mike went from knowing nothing about the automotive industry to becoming incredibly successful as a Mac Distributor, receiving many accolades during his time there. Wanting to step-up to the next level, he moved into NAPA as a Regional Sales Manager and later landed his current position as the Director of Automotive Tool and Equipment for Great Neck Saw. Each of these transitions has its hardships with different sales tactics and a whole new audience. And don’t forget about the hardships life always unexpectedly throws as well. How does one overcome these challenges and bumpy roads to find success in the automotive industry? Let’s find out.

Some people find success in an already, well-defined industry, some people create their success in something different than anything else. Today’s guest, Chuck Olsen, is a co-Inventor of the Remote Vehicle Programming System and Method and has developed several methods for remote diagnostics, calibration, and programming. Chuck has 40 years’ experience in the automotive industry ranging from apprentice technician to operations management and many positions in between. He maintains ASE Master Technician Certification and participates in multiple trade organizations. He is an instructor for Automotive Tech at Florida State College Jacksonville and takes every opportunity to expand and share knowledge of new technologies and their innovative applications in automotive repair. How did he get to where he is today, and how does his remote diagnostics work? Let’s find out. Welcome to the Cutting Edge Garage Podcast! www.airprodiagnostics.com