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Gearheads n' Gasoline

Gearheads n' Gasoline

De: Barry Alt & Annette Bauer
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The Gearheads n’ Gasoline Podcast will be bringing you engaging, lighthearted yet informative conversations with market-leading Shop Owners, Shop Employees, and Automotive Enthusiasts from the Aftermarket, Restoration, Performance, and Racing Industries.

Our hosts are Barry Alt with Motorhead Digital and Annette Bauer with Annette Bauer Creative.

We’ll be exploring the journey of our guests, uncovering their achievements, challenges, and even failures, that were the driving forces behind their success!

Whether you’re joining us as a shop owner, an aspiring shop owner, racer, professional, creative or hardcore enthusiast - this podcast will be your pit stop for insightful discussions with influential figures from the automotive industry.

Our goal is to entertain and educate listeners with real-life stories, lessons learned, and practical advice you can use.

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Episodios
  • Unmatched Community with Michael Narx | S2 E9
    Jul 29 2025

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    Supported by:
    ➡️ Red Line Synthetic Oil
    ➡️ Auto Metal Direct
    ➡️ POWERtube TV

    In this engaging episode, hosts Barry Alt and Annette Bauer welcome Michael Narx, the passionate car enthusiast and host of the Drag Drive Repeat podcast. The conversation delves into Michael's early love for cars, the sentimental value of his grandfather's 66 C10 truck, and his transition from a corporate job to focusing on the drag and drive community. They discuss the exponential growth of drag and drive events, the importance of marketing strategies, and the challenges of maintaining affordability in the racing world. Michael emphasizes the significance of storytelling within the community and the need for data collection to recognize achievements. The episode highlights the camaraderie and shared experiences that make the drag and drive community unique and vibrant. In this conversation, Mike Narx discusses the challenges faced by promoters and the importance of community support among racers. He highlights the evolving role of sponsorship in the racing industry, advocating for a more strategic approach to building relationships with brands.

    Takeaways:

    • Michael's love for cars began with Hot Wheels and car shows during childhood
    • His grandfather's '66 C10 truck holds deep sentimental value and sparked his hands-on involvement
    • Building Drag Drive Repeat allowed him to merge passion with purpose
    • The drag-and-drive scene is a tight-knit, supportive group
    • Racers frequently help one another during events, creating lasting bonds
    • Drag-and-drive events have exploded in popularity
    • Social media has been critical to the success and visibility of Drag Drive Repeat
    • Focusing on a niche audience helped build a loyal and engaged following
    • Brands are increasingly recognizing the value of grassroots motorsports
    • Successful sponsorships rely on relationships, professionalism, and aligned values

    Guest Bio:
    Car guy since day one, I still own my first car - my grandfather's '66 C10. After selling cars for 15 years, I moved to logistics and built a brand in my free time. Have hosted 50+ car events (drag races, car shows, drag and drive events, rallies, scavenger hunts) - most for children's charities. Started Drag Drive Repeat in Jan 2022, closing in on 100k followers - more than 5000 pieces of content across social media accounts. Two weekly Live Streams dedicated to the drag and drive community.

    Guest:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Facebook

    Hosts:
    Barry Alt, Motorhead Digital

    • Email: maximizesales@motorheaddigital.com
    • Website

    Annette Bauer, Annette Bauer Creative

    • Email: annette@annettebauercreative.com
    • Website

    Don’t miss an episode from Gearheads n’ Gasoline!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube

    You can reach us at gngoperations@motorheaddigital.com

    Audio Production by: Mantis Media

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    1 h y 17 m
  • Employee to Employer with Ron Hinshaw | S2 E8
    Jul 10 2025

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    Supported by:
    ➡️ Red Line Synthetic Oil
    ➡️ Auto Metal Direct
    ➡️ POWERtube TV

    In this episode, we sit down with Ron Hinshaw, the hands-on gearhead turned shop owner behind North Speed and Restoration. Ron takes us on a ride through his 30-year journey in the automotive industry—from BMX bikes and off-road trail rigs to managing a hot rod shop and eventually buying it outright. He opens up about what it takes to go from tech to owner, why relationship-building matters more than instant returns, and the lessons he’s learned while keeping a 40-year shop legacy alive.

    Ron shares real-world advice on purchasing a shop, building trust with customers and employees, marketing through car shows and social media, and why your website does matter. Plus, he gives us a glimpse into his days of motocross, ice racing, and mud trucks, and how his love for off-roading and monster truck builds still shows up in his work today.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • How Ron transitioned from side work and general repair to full-time hot rod building
    • Key considerations when buying an existing shop (equipment, name value, customer relationships, and more)
    • Why showing up at events like SEMA and Goodguys is critical for long-term success
    • The power of professional photography, solid branding, and clear client communication
    • Why Ron believes success is when his team thrives, like buying their first homes or new trucks

    Guest Bio:
    Ron has spent the last 30 years immersed in the automotive world, starting from the bottom at a oil change shop and working his way up through the ranks as a technician, manager, and now shop owner. By his late teens, he was already getting handed the vintage and custom jobs, and that passion never let up. From big shops to small local garages. In the larger shops, Ron always found himself in a leadership role. When he wasn’t working, he was off-road racing, building trail rigs, and wrenching on hot rods to fund his hobbies.

    In 2016, Ron landed at a true hot rod shop, learned everything he could, and helped level up the business using the skills he’d honed over the years. By 2018 he was managing the shop, and in 2022 he bought it outright, continuing a 40-year legacy now known as North Speed and Restoration. Today, Ron’s building wild customs, tackling vintage restorations and showing that with the right mix of grit, gearhead passion, and hands-on hustle, you really can turn your side hustle into a full-time dream.

    Guest:

    • Website
    • Instagram

    Hosts:
    Barry Alt, Motorhead Digital

    • Email: maximizesales@motorheaddigital.com
    • Website

    Annette Bauer, Annette Bauer Creative

    • Email: annette@annettebauercreative.com
    • Website

    Don’t miss an episode from Gearheads n’ Gasoline!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube

    You can reach us at gngoperations@motorheaddigital.com

    Audio Production by: Mantis Media

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    56 m
  • A Driving Force in Engineering with Nushrat Ahmed | S2 E7
    Jun 24 2025

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    Supported by:
    ➡️ Red Line Synthetic Oil
    ➡️ Auto Metal Direct
    ➡️ POWERtube TV

    In this episode, Barry Alt and Annette Bauer engage with Nush Ahmed, the owner of the Next Gen MFG Podcast, discussing the importance of community building among women in the trades, leveraging social media for networking, and bridging generational gaps in the automotive industry. Nush shares her experiences in finding community through platforms like Discord and emphasizes the significance of authenticity in social media engagement. The conversation also touches on the value of trade shows, mentorship, and the aspirations for creating scholarships for young women in the industry.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Social media can be a powerful tool for building a community.
    • Engaging with others on social media is crucial for networking.
    • Discord has become a valuable platform for women in trades.
    • Older business owners often overlook younger generations.
    • Authenticity in social media is more important than perfection.
    • Trade shows offer immense opportunities for networking and learning.
    • Mentorship is vital for young women entering the trades.
    • Scholarships can change lives and encourage more women to pursue careers in trades.
    • Building a supportive community can help everyone succeed.
    • It's important to bridge the generational gap in the industry.

    Guest Bio:

    My name is Nushrat and I work in manufacturing. I started out in automotive tech school with a passion for motorsport. I attended NASCAR Tech while working in manufacturing and fell in love with CNC machining. I combined my love for cars and machining by working as a valve manufacturer and swiss machine set up tech. Now I work overseeing safety and quality for a wood manufacturer - which gives me time to focus on designing 3D printed parts and to record my podcast Next Gen MFG where I interview people in the trades to inspire the next generation.

    Guest:

    • Email: nush.nextgenmfg@gmail.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram
    • Instagram Podcast
    • YouTube

    Hosts:
    Barry Alt, Motorhead Digital

    • Email: maximizesales@motorheaddigital.com
    • Website

    Annette Bauer, Annette Bauer Creative

    • Email: annette@annettebauercreative.com
    • Website

    Don’t miss an episode from Gearheads n’ Gasoline!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube

    You can reach us at gngoperations@motorheaddigital.com

    Audio Production by: Mantis Media

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    56 m
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