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DO IT FOR A LIVING is a podcast where YOU, the performance racing industry enthusiast and shop owner can hear from the best minds in the performance racing industry talking about business and tech. We discuss new products and services and the best resources used by the big dogs. You can listen on your way to work or in the shop. With new episodes coming out every week, you'll find interesting topics and valuable information you can use to build your performance business. Now take this information and use it to build the next record-breaking car, or the next innovative product.

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Teaser- Tony Palo from T1 Race Development: Tony Palo from T1 Race Development Talks about how he got his first job by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Episode 003: Paul Yaw, the founder of Injector Dynamics talks business, engineering and how-to add value for your customers: If you don’t know Paul Yaw, you’re about to! He’s the incredibly dedicated entrepreneur and engineer behind Injector Dynamics. He doesn’t care what you think and it shows. His personality is addictive and if you can’t... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
46 min listen
Episode 014: Scott Kuhner from Emtron Australia talks about the struggle of working with outside engineers: Scott Kuhner has created Emtron Australia, an ECU manufacturer that focuses on creative engine control functions and close dealer relationships. Having owned multiple businesses over the years Scott discusses in detail some of the hurdles he’s... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Episode 000: About me / About the show / What’s in it for you?: In Episode 000 I talk about the vision I have for the podcast and what’s in it for the listener. This episode explains what to expect from DO IT FOR A LIVING and gives you a little insight into my mindset. To find out more visit:... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Teaser- Paul Yaw from Injector Dynamics 1 by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Episode 002: Tony Palo from T1 Race Development talks business and 4,000 HP dynos!?: Tony says that 20 years in the industry has taught him how to sniff out BS… Tony also talks about ID’s new fuel pump controller and how it’s going to change the game. He speaks on software he uses in his business: Wrike for project... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
55 min listen
Episode 001: Ben Strader tells how he founded EFI University: There’s a lot of pressure to lower your price when you have a service business, especially if you sell parts. Customers are constantly telling you that your price is too high, even when you’re barely scraping by! In this episode Ben... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
40 min listen
Episode 008: Shane Tecklenburg is the EFI Calibrator behind the first ever 5-second import: Shane Tecklenburg talks about nitro-methane powered lawn-mowers, and using modern ECU’s to save lives! From the age of 14 Shane has been involved in engine calibration, and he says that to be successful in the performance industry you simply... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
60 min listen
020: Nate Silveri and Jason Slater from TPG Tuning partnered up and opened up shop: Originally from different shops, Nate and Jason came together to create TPG tuning. A service shop specializing in Subaru, Mitsubishi and now certain BMW platforms. Their story is one of dedication and hard work, and not one of planning! From a rough... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
51 min listen
Episode 015: Jordan Watson from National Speed is building a scalable, systematized speed shop!: The performance industry is largely driven by people with little to no business experience. This is especially true at the shop level. That makes the barrier to entry very small, as most shop owners don’t have a business plan and have very few... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
60 min listen
024: Andre Simon and Ben Silcock from HP Academy offer a unique approach to EFI Tuning: All the way from New Zealand! Andre Simon and Ben Silcock are partners in HP Academy, a company that offers web-based EFI tuning instruction. They’ve created a unique approach that breaks each class into modules so the user can quickly reference... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
76 min listen
019: Steve Nichols from Dyno Dynamics USA offers advice to help you avoid mistakes: Steve Nichols is a stand-up guy from Lexington, Kentucky. He’s been involved with Dyno Dynamics since the early 2000’s and he’s got a hell of a story to tell. He originally worked for Toyota but when the exchange rate was in his... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
76 min listen
Bonus Episode: Reid Lunde and Ben Strader Debate Professionalism, Authenticity, and the F-word: Does the world think that we’re just hobbyists who like to tinker with our cars, or are we considered professionals? In this recorded phone conversation between Reid Lunde and Ben Strader we discuss the concept of a white collar mechanic and how... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Episode 004: Ryan Fisher from Shift-S3ctor talks about roll-racing and organizing big events that attract supercars: Ryan and his business partner Jason grew Shift-S3ctor from a bunch of guys street-racing at 4:00 AM to the premier West Coast roll-race event in just three years! Ryan tells the story of how they did it how they overcame multiple road-blocks….... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
30 min listen
018: Matt Wright from Haltech Engine Management gives killer insight into the performance business: Matt Wright is an Aussie with 12 years in the biz. He works as the brand manager for Haltech Engine Management Systems and moonlights as an instructor for EFI University. Matt has spent his career working with Haltech, starting in an entry-level... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
73 min listen
Episode 009: Jay Meagher from Real Street Performance talks pricing, tuning and competition: Jay Meagher created an online performance retailer by working elbow-to-elbow with his team. He took a $17,000 line of credit and jumped in head-first with no option but to succeed. Through years of struggle and heartache Jay never quit. He persevered... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
52 min listen
Teaser- The Story of the First 8-second Pass in a Street-Class Honda by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Episode 006: Joel Levy from RaceSpec talks motorsport wiring, and surviving Hurricane Irene: Joel Levy is the artist behind Race Spec LLC and he builds some of the most impressive wiring harnesses in the performance industry. But Joel went through some serious struggles to get to where he is today. In 2011 Joel lost everything in Hurricane... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
69 min listen
Episode 012: Martin Musial from AMS Performance tells the story of AMS and Alpha Performance: Martin Musial is the President of AMS and Alpha Performance Products. His company builds hard parts and complete platform installations for Nissan GTR and European vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche among others. But did you know that he... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
58 min listen
Teaser- Paul Yaw from Injector Dynamics 2 by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Teaser- Ben Strader from EFI University by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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Episode 010: Robert Young from Forced Performance discusses keeping customers happy and billet turbos!: In the 90’s Robert Young fell in love with the power potential of the Mitsubishi 4G63 and started creating Frankenstein turbos. Because of his engineering background and resources at work, Robert began tinkering with hybrid turbo designs and... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
56 min listen
Episode 013: Jason Siebels from Pro EFI talks about the business of engine management: Jason Siebels has been a gearhead his whole life and he started his company Pro EFI in the late ‘90’s. Then in 2000 Jason began working at AEM, developing their plug-and-play line of engine management systems. After a falling out, Jason... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
64 min listen
023: Dave Arce from Arce Racing Engines offers his experience selling quality services when customers are price driven: Dave Arce is one of the nicest and most honest guys that I’ve had the pleasure of talking with. In this episode I had the chance to talk with Dave about his upbringing, and how he started his career in engine building. Dave shares a deeply... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
59 min listen
027: Kyle Loftis from 1320 Video really is living his dream!: Kyle offers up his experience in social media marketing, building a brand, and how he built his audience. It’s important to note that 1320 Video has millions of Facebook fans, and they didn’t build that overnight. It grew organically over... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
73 min listen
025: David Hsu (Part 1) from Group A Engineering, Skunk2, Kraftwerks, and Grams Performance talks business!: THIS IS PART 1 of 2: This episode is about business, and how David built and is continuing to build his businesses. David Hsu is an unapologetic capitalist who believes in free market forces which basically state that if your product or service is... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
78 min listen
Episode 016: Todd Lewis from Mainline Dyno expands on his journey from mechanic to business-owner: Todd Lewis came from a family of tradesmen in Australia. After 10 years of schooling, he followed the family path and got an apprenticeship as a motor mechanic. Because of his family’s machining background and his willingness to work hard, Todd... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
47 min listen
Episode 007: Todd Berk from Push, Inc. talks about integrating hardware and software for his new motorsports product: Todd Berk from Push, Inc. is a mechatronics engineer who is using his passion for design to create a gauge for measuring acceleration and G-forces and talk to other Smart Gauges via Bluetooth. His product, the Smart Gauge is designed to measure... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
40 min listen
035: Nick D’Agostino from Wiseco Pistons is here to discuss pricing strategy and customer value: Straight outta Detroit, Nick is a big cubic inch kind of dude. His childhood was all about big displacement and American muscle but now he says the focus is on improving engine efficiency. He comes from a family of home builders and electricians and... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
60 min listen
022: Chris Carey from Modern Automotive Performance has three unique differences: Modern Automotive Performance is a unique performance parts distributor that focuses on Mitsubishi EVO, DSM, Subaru, and Ford Ecoboost Mustang (among others). With 38 employees, the operation is relatively large. Chris tells the story of how he... by DO IT FOR A LIVING
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