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Jamie

Principal — 6757 Consulting

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Episodes
Episode 35: Detroit Kid Told He'd Never Amount to Anything Built a Speaking Empire
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Detroit Kid Told He'd Never Amount to Anything Built a Speaking Empire

Johnny Dmytryszyn, Keynote Speaker & Team Chevy Brand Ambassador (Johnny D)

Johnny D — a Detroit kid told in fourth grade he would never amount to anything — turned a $5 stack of business cards from a truck stop into a 25-year career as a keynote speaker, four-time author, and Team Chevy Brand Ambassador. He breaks down what it actually takes to build a personal brand that lasts.

Episode 34: What Manufacturer's Reps Actually Do and Why Your Shop Needs One
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What Manufacturer's Reps Actually Do and Why Your Shop Needs One

Les Rudd, SEMA Hall of Famer, Bob Cook Sales

SEMA Hall of Famer Les Rudd of Bob Cook Sales delivers a masterclass on the manufacturer's rep model — nearly 50 years of relationships and deal-making that most shops and manufacturers never fully leverage. He explains how new manufacturers should find and work with rep agencies, and what shops are missing by not using them strategically.

Episode 33: He Built a 36-Year Performance Shop Starting in His Basement
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He Built a 36-Year Performance Shop Starting in His Basement

Donnie Walsh Jr., Founder, D&D Performance

Donnie Walsh Jr. of D&D Performance built a 36-year shop that started with his father building T5 transmissions in their basement. He walks through the full journey — from Fox body drag racing and Pro Mod competition to building one of the most respected Tremec and BorgWarner transmission specialists in the country.

Episode 32: Is a Manual C8 Corvette Actually Happening? TREMEC's Aftermarket Chief Tells All
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Is a Manual C8 Corvette Actually Happening? TREMEC's Aftermarket Chief Tells All

Mike Kidd, Aftermarket Business Unit Manager, Tremec

Mike Kidd of Tremec sets the record straight on the manual transaxle that stopped SEMA cold — what it actually is, who it is built for, when you can get one, and why manual transmissions are dying in production vehicles while aftermarket demand has never been stronger.

Episode 31: 5 Golden Rules of the Auto Industry That Are Total BS in 2026
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5 Golden Rules of the Auto Industry That Are Total BS in 2026

Justin and Jamie put the biggest sacred cows of automotive marketing, product strategy, and business on the chopping block and test whether they still hold up in 2026. Most of them do not. Plus a real talk on rising fuel prices, consumer confidence, and how AI is closing deals at 2AM.

Episode 30: $175,000 Mustangs, AI Websites & Private Equity Buys Motorsports Media
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$175,000 Mustangs, AI Websites & Private Equity Buys Motorsports Media

Is the auto industry pulling an Apple? Justin and Jamie break down the biggest news shaking automotive right now — from a $175,000 Ford Mustang to a major private equity acquisition of motorsports media, the High Performance Expo and Street Car Takeover partnership, and what consolidation means for brands and shops.

Episode 29: From Like a Rock to Likes and Clicks: Detroit Ad Man Ty Damon Tells All
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From Like a Rock to Likes and Clicks: Detroit Ad Man Ty Damon Tells All

Ty Damon, Fourth-Generation Detroit Ad Man, Retired — Jack Morton

Ty Damon — fourth-generation Detroit ad man and veteran of Jack Morton — sits down with Jamie for a raw conversation about the golden age of automotive advertising, what killed it, and what the industry desperately needs to reclaim. He breaks down the architecture of how Detroit's agency world worked at its peak.

Episode 27: The Auto Industry Is Heating Up — Are You Positioned Right?
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The Auto Industry Is Heating Up — Are You Positioned Right?

GM writes off $7.2 billion in EV losses and the stock goes up. Justin and Jamie break down what is actually happening in the automotive industry right now — from GM's Q4 earnings surprise to MidwayPlus data showing demand up 37% with conversions down, record auction results, and what it all means for aftermarket brands.

Episode 26: Heath Norton on Why the Hard Way Still Wins in the Automotive Industry
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Heath Norton on Why the Hard Way Still Wins in the Automotive Industry

Heath Norton, President, Callies Performance Products

Heath Norton of Callies Performance Products walks through what it takes to build a world-class American manufacturing operation over five decades — building crankshafts, engine blocks, and rotating assemblies without taking shortcuts, and navigating the real challenges of private equity, offshore competition, and modern horsepower expectations.

Episode 25: The Corvette Buying Secrets Dealers Don't Want You to Know
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The Corvette Buying Secrets Dealers Don't Want You to Know

Alan Johnson, Corvette Sales Specialist

Buying a performance car should not feel like a trap. Alan Johnson — widely known as the best Corvette salesman in the country — sits down with Justin and Jamie to break down how the dealership world actually works, what allocation really means, why MSRP is not the whole story, and what separates a great Corvette buying experience from a nightmare. These lessons apply well beyond Corvettes.

Episode 24: Cybersecurity in 2026: One Mistake Can Wipe Out Your Automotive Business
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Cybersecurity in 2026: One Mistake Can Wipe Out Your Automotive Business

Brad Brown, Cybersecurity Expert

Cybersecurity expert Brad Brown joins Justin and Jamie to break down why cyberattacks are no longer a big-company problem. He covers the biggest mistakes shop owners make, how phishing and AI deepfakes are stealing millions, and the simple steps any automotive business can take right now to reduce risk.

Episode 23: The Sales Playbook Behind 100x Growth in the Automotive Industry
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The Sales Playbook Behind 100x Growth in the Automotive Industry

Robin Lawrence, Aftermarket Sales Veteran (Uncle Robin)

Robin Lawrence — known as Uncle Robin — breaks down the real sales techniques that drive 100x growth, including lessons from Holley and GM Performance Parts. This is not about quick wins or influencer hype. It is about patience, credibility, and relationship-driven selling that scales.

Episode 22: Everything Changes in 2026: AI, Racing, Private Equity, Content & What Breaks Next
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Everything Changes in 2026: AI, Racing, Private Equity, Content & What Breaks Next

Bold predictions for 2026 across the full automotive industry — from EV missteps and OEM course corrections to the rise of AI in launch photography and marketing. Justin and Jamie break down real Midway Index data and what it means for performance parts, diesel, restomod culture, and the events business.

Episode 20: The Real Business Behind Paint Protection and Scaling a Shop
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The Real Business Behind Paint Protection and Scaling a Shop

Isaac Baker, Founder, Finishing Touch Auto Spa

At 27, Isaac Baker built one of the most respected paint protection and detailing operations in the country. He breaks down the real economics of PPF and coatings, how he trains staff, why embracing mistakes is essential, and the critical difference between growing and scaling.

Episode 19: Scoggin Dickey Playbook: How to Grow Your Shop, Win More Shows & Build Real Relationships
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Scoggin Dickey Playbook: How to Grow Your Shop, Win More Shows & Build Real Relationships

Keith Wilson, Performance Specialist, Scoggin Dickey Performance Center

Keith Wilson from Scoggin Dickey Performance Center shares the real strategy behind growing a performance business and staying relevant in a changing market — including the truth about supplier relationships, trade show ROI, and what separates shops that win from those that stagnate.

Episode 18: What Happens in Vegas Is Already Reshaping Your Automotive Business
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What Happens in Vegas Is Already Reshaping Your Automotive Business

Justin and Jamie are back from Las Vegas breaking down the biggest trends, surprises, and takeaways shaping the automotive aftermarket — from brand presence and booth quality to the rise of content creators at major events and what the hot segments by hall tell us about 2026.

Episode 17: SEMA Strategy, Marketing Budgets & AI's Impact on the Automotive Industry
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SEMA Strategy, Marketing Budgets & AI's Impact on the Automotive Industry

Sales are soft, brands are pulling back, and AI is rewriting how business gets done. Justin and Jamie dive into the latest MidwayPlus Market Index, SEMA launch strategy, how much brands should actually spend on marketing, and how AI tools are giving businesses a genuine competitive advantage.

Episode 16: The Godfather of Chevrolet Performance: Nicky Fowler on 48 Years of Racing, Parts & Power
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The Godfather of Chevrolet Performance: Nicky Fowler on 48 Years of Racing, Parts & Power

Nicky Fowler, Performance Parts Specialist, Scoggin Dickey Parts Center

Nicky Fowler spent 48 years at Scoggin Dickey Parts Center building an $80M+ operation. He opens up about the evolution of LS and LT engines, the truth about private equity in the aftermarket, and what it actually takes to survive nearly five decades in this industry.

Episode 15: The Truth About Aftermarket Sales and Why You're Down — MidwayPlus, Margins & Q4
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The Truth About Aftermarket Sales and Why You're Down — MidwayPlus, Margins & Q4

Brian Lounsberry, CEO, MidwayPlus | Former CEO, Motovicity

Brian Lounsberry, former CEO of Motovicity and now CEO of MidwayPlus, breaks down what is really happening in the automotive aftermarket using a live market index — plus the channel margins, operational fixes, and Q4 strategy that actually move revenue.

Episode 14: The Q4 Survival Guide for the Automotive Industry
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The Q4 Survival Guide for the Automotive Industry

It is Q4 — and that means pressure, opportunity, and the perfect time to rethink your 2026 strategy. Justin and Jamie break down Q4 trends, smart budgeting, social strategy, trade show playbooks for SEMA and PRI, and the role of AI in what is coming next.

Episode 13: How to Fund a 300+ MPH Career: Inside Top Fuel's Multi-Million Dollar Hustle
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How to Fund a 300+ MPH Career: Inside Top Fuel's Multi-Million Dollar Hustle

Ida Zetterström, NHRA Top Fuel Driver & European Champion

Ida Zetterström, NHRA Top Fuel driver and European champion, breaks down the true cost of racing at 330+ mph — including the economics of sponsorship, what companies of any size can get out of motorsport investment, and how she is bringing new brands into drag racing.

Episode 11: Everything We Learned at the 2025 Automotive YouTube Creator Summit
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Everything We Learned at the 2025 Automotive YouTube Creator Summit

Justin and Jamie just returned from YouTube and Google's first-ever Automotive Content Creator Summit in Detroit — and break down everything they learned inside Google HQ about the future of automotive content, creator strategy, and why 80% of car buyers use YouTube before making a purchase.

Episode 10: David Freiburger on Hot Rod, Roadkill & Reinventing Car Media
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David Freiburger on Hot Rod, Roadkill & Reinventing Car Media

David Freiburger, Co-creator, Roadkill | Former Editor, Hot Rod Magazine

David Freiburger has shaped how millions of car enthusiasts experience automotive media — from 12 years as Editor of Hot Rod Magazine, to co-creating Roadkill, to building one of the biggest automotive shows on YouTube. In this conversation with Justin Cesler and Dr. Jamie Meyer, David unpacks the real economics of automotive media, what brands consistently get wrong about influencers, and why authenticity is still the only strategy that survives platform shifts.

Episode 9: Winning in Motorsports Media with the Voice of Drag Racing, Brian Lohnes
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Winning in Motorsports Media with the Voice of Drag Racing, Brian Lohnes

Brian Lohnes, NHRA Lead Announcer & Founder, BangShift

Brian Lohnes — BangShift founder and the Voice of Drag Racing — walks through his real climb from quitting a trucking management job to becoming the most recognizable voice in motorsport, and what it actually took to build a media operation that pays.

Episode 8: Kurt Johnson on Track Prep, Drag Strip Secrets & the Future of Racing
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Kurt Johnson on Track Prep, Drag Strip Secrets & the Future of Racing

Kurt Johnson, Owner, Total Venue Concepts

Kurt Johnson, owner of Total Venue Concepts, joins Justin and Jamie for a deep dive into the art and science of track prep, drag strip operations, and the business realities of running a world-class motorsport facility — plus where he sees drag racing headed next.

Episode 7: From Street Racing to $600K Months: Justin Keith's Boldest Move Yet
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From Street Racing to $600K Months: Justin Keith's Boldest Move Yet

Justin Keith, Founder, RPM Revival & Killer Performance

Justin Keith went from street racing in Kansas City to building a multi-million dollar brand spanning performance shops, massive racing events, and viral YouTube content. He breaks down how 80% of his shop revenue came from YouTube alone and what he is building next with RPM Revival.

Episode 6: Adapt or Die: Why Your Automotive Shop Is Losing Customers in 2025
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Adapt or Die: Why Your Automotive Shop Is Losing Customers in 2025

The automotive aftermarket has changed radically. Print ads, racing credentials, and phone calls are not enough anymore. Justin and Jamie break down where customers have moved, what the new sales funnel looks like for speed shops, and how brands like Badass Broncos are closing $300K deals in DMs.

Episode 5: The Truth About Hot Rod's Future, AI & What's Really Hot in the Car World
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The Truth About Hot Rod's Future, AI & What's Really Hot in the Car World

Mike Galimi, Network Director, Hot Rod Magazine

Mike Galimi, Network Director of Hot Rod Magazine, joins Justin and Jamie to talk the state of automotive media, the revival of project builds, why 80s and 90s cars are surging in value and interest, and how AI is changing content creation at scale.

Episode 2: 10 Proven Ways to Make Big Money in the Auto Industry
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10 Proven Ways to Make Big Money in the Auto Industry

Justin Cesler and Dr. Jamie Meyer break down ten revenue-generating opportunities available right now — from AI-driven marketing services to niche events, car storage, and leveraging expertise into coaching and consulting income.

Episode 1: AI, Dodge SRT's Comeback & $10M Trade-Show Wins
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AI, Dodge SRT's Comeback & $10M Trade-Show Wins

Justin Cesler and Dr. Jamie Meyer kick off The Automotive Advantage fresh from the inaugural High Performance Expo, breaking down what's really moving the needle for aftermarket brands, race shops, and OEMs — from trade show strategy to AI tools to where to park your marketing budget.