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HRIA Podcast Shares Stories of Hot Rod Culture and Business Success

 

The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) has released a new Hammer Down podcast episode on navigating challenges and building success in the hot rod industry. Hosted by Kevin Oeste, this episode features special guest and SEMA HRIA Hall of Famer Rick Love of Vintage Air. Listen to the episode here.

Join Love and Oeste as they:

  • Chat about maintaining focus and positivity during challenging times from tariffs, political turmoil, pandemics and other challenges.
  • Share insights and tips for hot rod business owners to build lasting relationships with builders, suppliers and services to be more successful.
  • Discuss product development and what goes into market research and developing new ideas. 
  • Provide insights on online vs. in-person product sales and relationships.
  • Share tips on building and keeping a top-quality team doing high quality work.
  • Talk about the future of the hot rod industry, trends in got rodding, and the health of the hot rod scene.
  • And share some laughs and great stories along the way!

Whether you're a seasoned gearhead or just starting your professional hot rod journey, Hammer Down delivers informative and entertaining discussion that celebrates the passion, ingenuity and enduring legacy of the hot rod community and how the SEMA HRIA aims to help hot rod businesses succeed.

Follow Hammer Down wherever you get your podcasts or listen to all available episodes here.