Are you thinking about starting a podcast? Launching a YouTube channel? Repurposing your old blog content into something fresh? Hi, I'm Krystal - host of "The Proffitt Podcast." And I'm happy to say you've come to the right place! Business owners and content creators dream of building a platform where they can connect deeply with their audience, and marketing feels easy. But I also know what it's like to feel confused and overwhelmed. Join us weekly as we strip down those processes and remov ...
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Krystal Proffitt Podcasts
An audio newsletter dedicated to helping you work on your relationship with your content. Whether you're a procrastinating podcaster, a yappy YouTuber, or a burned-out blogger, let's talk through the mindset shifts you need to make to fall back in love with your content. Let me help you create with confidence.
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The Poddy Report is the podcast you never knew you always needed in your life. Krystal Proffitt, podcast host and online educator, takes a deep dive into the world of podcasting with her knowledge, experience, and humor to break down the stigmas in podcasting. She speaks to entrepreneurs about her biggest mistakes, lessons learned, and why she loves podcasting so much!"Keep it fresh, keep it fun, and just keep going!"
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To All The Cars I've Loved Before: First Car Stories & Memories
Doug & Christian | Automotive Story Enthusiasts
To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before shines a light on everyday enthusiasts, from father‑daughter/father-son duos and automotive brand launch managers to the restoration students and expert-level instructors at McPherson and Weber State Colleges. Real stories, real people, real passion—thats why our car podcast stands out from others. Christian and Doug explore automotive nostalgia & personal car memories on our podcast— featuring true automotive stories and childhood car memories from everyday ...
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1974 Ford Mustang II Coupe First Car - Jeremy - From Mustangs to Million-Dollar Ideas
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35:41Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Jeremy's automotive story began with at age 14, when his dad purchased a 1974 Ford Mustang II coupe for a father-son project. This malaise-era Mustang became his introduction to both driving and wrenching, setting him on a path that would lead to becoming an ASE-certified me…
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Send Krystal a Text Message. Stepping away from something you've built for over seven years isn't easy. After 500+ episodes and countless hours behind the microphone, I've made the difficult decision to take my first-ever break from this podcast for the remainder of 2025. The journey of content creation has been incredibly rewarding, but also chall…
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Behind the Mic: Honest Answers to Your Content Creation Questions
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21:42Send Krystal a Text Message. What happens when you actually reply to my welcome emails? Your questions might turn into an entire podcast episode! That's precisely what happened when a new subscriber sent in some thought-provoking questions about content creation that I knew would benefit everyone in our audience. Starting your content journey can f…
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DeLorean & Chrysler Laser XE - Curt's 80s Digital Dash Story
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37:15Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Join hosts Christian and Doug as they dive into Curt Bellotti's incredible 1980s automotive journey featuring two iconic cars that defined an era. From his teenage years behind the wheel of a 1984 Chrysler Laser XE Turbo with its Knight Rider-inspired digital dash to finally…
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How I Got My Dad To Love The VW Beetle: Dave’s Air-Cooled Journey
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48:41Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Dave Abelow's love affair with Volkswagen Beetles began in middle school when a friend's family rolled into Connecticut from California in a stunning black oval-window Bug with red interior. What started as teenage infatuation evolved into a seven-Beetle odyssey spanning fiv…
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Viral Video Success Without Fancy Editing
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25:03Send Krystal a Text Message. One creator's journey from consistent posting to viral success demonstrates what's possible when you adopt a long-term approach to content creation. Amy Connell recently shared her YouTube success story, in which her video on lifting weights during perimenopause increased from 50-80 views to over 18,000. What's remarkab…
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Ford 1000 Tractor to 1984 Mercedes 240D First Car - Croom’s Journey from Farm Life to Healthcare AI & Million-Mile Philosophy
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39:50Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Croom Lawrence's automotive journey began at age 10 driving a Ford 1000 tractor on his Virginia farm, but his first real car defined an era - a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 240D diesel nicknamed the "Lime Limo." With 250,000 miles when he got it (and built to go a million), this legen…
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3 Time Management Tools to Avoid Podcast Burnout - My PM25 Talk
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27:00Send Krystal a Text Message. Feeling like your podcast is sucking the life out of you? You're not alone. The real problem isn't that you don't have enough time—it's that you're not protecting the time you have for what truly matters. As someone who has published over 1,500 podcast episodes and coached thousands of content creators, I've discovered …
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Honda Civic Dreams to Custom Paint Master: Top Coat Garage Owner's Car Journey, NSX Hunt & Paint Secrets
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47:49Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Join automotive enthusiasts Christian and Doug as they dive deep into the car culture journey of Matt from Top Coat Garage. From his first Honda Civic hatchback inspired by Gran Turismo's legendary Spoon Sports builds to running a high-end custom paint and restoration shop, …
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Podcast Movement 2025: What I Learned Speaking and Why Practical Advice Beats Flashy Growth Stats
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23:31Send Krystal a Text Message. Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes at industry conferences? I'm pulling back the curtain on my Podcast Movement 2025 experience, and honestly, some of it might surprise you. From the uncomfortable headphone situation to the talk that almost didn't happen, this episode is packed with the real, unfiltered t…
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Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme to JDM Kei Van Dreams: Deputy Dave's Law Enforcement Car Collection Journey
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40:52Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Join automotive enthusiasts Christian and Doug as Deputy Dave—paramedic-turned-sheriff, actor, and Volkswagen superfan—shares his diverse car culture journey spanning American classics to Japanese imports. From his landau-top 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme first car to his …
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Email Marketing for Content Creators: 5 Mistakes Killing Your Open Rates (And How to Fix Them)
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24:42Send Krystal a Text Message. Are your emails getting lost in crowded inboxes? After years of helping creators leverage their podcasts and YouTube channels to build thriving email lists, I've identified five common mistakes that can drastically hurt your open rates and connection with your audience. The first mistake is launching email marketing wit…
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Mustang Memories & SEMA Show Adventures: Automotive Photographer Rob's First Cars to Car Culture Journey
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43:16Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Dive into car culture and automotive nostalgia with Christian and Doug as Rob—passionate car enthusiast and automotive photographer—shares memorable car stories spanning decades. From early Mustang experiences to behind-the-scenes SEMA Show adventures, Rob's journey reveals …
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How to Prepare for a Conference Presentation as a Speaker
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26:18Send Krystal a Text Message. Preparing a knockout conference presentation doesn't happen by accident. It's a deliberate process that most audiences never see—until now. Join me for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at my preparation journey for Podcast Movement 2025, where I'll be speaking about tools to help creators avoid burnout. Most speakers…
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When Your First Car Advertises Dad's Business: Krystal Proffitt's Hand-Me-Down Vehicle Adventures
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43:33Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Podcast Superstar and Content Coach, Krystal Proffitt joins us to share her nostalgic journey through a fleet of hand-me-down vehicles that shaped her driving experience. Her first car story perfectly captures the teenage driving experience that many can relate to: receiving…
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Preventing Content Burnout: 3 Mistakes That Drain Creators and How to Avoid Them
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20:59Send Krystal a Text Message. Feeling burned out with content creation? You're not alone. Many creators face exhaustion and frustration, often due to three key mistakes. First, poor planning can overwhelm you. Implementing the PREP'M Method (Plan, Record, Edit, Publish, Market) allows successful creators to prioritize planning, which in turn gives t…
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1973 Chevy Pickup First Car - Brian - Cry Baby Movie Car & Classic Truck Tales
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37:53Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! What links a flame‑painted 1954 Chevrolet school bus from Johnny Depp's cult classic Cry Baby to a modern 2020 Hyundai Venue, a 1958 Chevy Apache, 1973 Chevy pickup, and a cushy '96 Mercury Grand Marquis? Join automotive enthusiasts Christian and Doug as Brian shares his rem…
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"Help! I Recorded My Intro But Can't Record Episode One"
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13:58Send Krystal a Text Message. The dreaded publish button. That moment when your finger hovers over the keyboard, second-guessing everything you've created. Sound familiar? Today, I'm walking and talking about the universal fear that plagues nearly every content creator: publishing your first piece. After speaking with countless creators who have the…
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1963 Corvair Monza Spyder Story - Justin - Three Generations One Classic Car
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38:40Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! What happens when the car your parents courted in finds its way back to your family decades later? In this heartfelt exploration of automotive heritage, Justin shares the remarkable story of his father's 1963 Corvair Monza Spyder that mysteriously returned to the family afte…
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Send Krystal a Text Message. When I hear tech visionaries claim that AI will replace human connections, I can't help but notice an important fact they often overlook: our evolution has been shaped by togetherness and communication. In this conversation, Joe explores the importance of genuine human connection, even as technology continues to evolve.…
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1967 Dodge Coronet 440 First Car - Tom Wolfe - Ziebart CEO's Classic Mopar Journey
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38:06Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! How do you shield your ride from relentless rust, road salt, and UV damage? Tom Wolfe—Mopar enthusiast and President & CEO of Ziebart International—explains how a small 1959 Detroit startup became a worldwide leader in vehicle protection services, revolutionizing automotive …
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Building Consistent Creators Through Community, a Message from Kit Studios
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14:10Send Krystal a Text Message. The magnetic pull of being in rooms with inspiring people can transform your creative journey. After recording in Nathan Barry's podcast studio in Boise during Craft and Commerce, I reflected on how proximity to motivated creators fuels success. This year's Kit event highlighted how connections formed at conferences evo…
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Windshield Wiper Invention Story - Timothy Kearns - Dr. Robert Kearns Patent Battle Legacy
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44:21Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Join To All the Cars I've Loved Before as Timothy Kearns—architect, racer, and son of Dr. Robert Kearns, the genius behind the intermittent windshield wiper—revisits the 1963 "blink" moment that revolutionized driving safety. From Detroit basement laboratory experimentation …
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Behind the Scenes of Successful Affiliate Marketing
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30:09Send Krystal a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how successful course creators built their empires? It often comes down to strategic affiliate partnerships rather than just clever marketing or hefty ad budgets. Laura Sprinkle, founder of Rootabl and former affiliate manager for industry leaders like Amy Porterfield, emphasizes the importance of…
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Classic Car Restoration Career - Mason Ball - McPherson College to Wayne Carini's F40 Motorsports
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44:30Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Join To All the Cars I've Loved Before for a deep dive into automotive restoration as Mason—a McPherson College graduate—traces the journey that started in high school and took him from a record-speed Model T build to professional classic car restoration at F40 Motorsports, …
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The Power of Showing Up: Mastering the Art of Solo Content Creation
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18:45Send Krystal a Text Message. Want to know how I've created over 1,500 podcast episodes since 2018? The secret lies in mastering solo content creation—a skill that's widely underestimated but extraordinarily powerful when done right. From 2020 to 2023, I produced a daily five-minute podcast called The Potty Report, resulting in more than 900 episode…
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How to Import Supra, Skyline GT-R & Integra: Mohammad Azeem's JDM Business Secrets from Japan to USA
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31:04Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Ever wondered how right-hand-drive icons like the Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7 and Acura Integra DC2 actually make it from Japanese auctions to American driveways? In this episode of To All the Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Doug and Christian welcome Mohamma…
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Business for Sale: A Recovering Perfectionist's Guide to Adventure
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18:16Send Krystal a Text Message. Hannah Soto shares a powerful truth that resonates with many creators and entrepreneurs: "The year I hit 2 million was the year I was the most miserable." This striking confession sets the tone for a meaningful discussion about prioritizing growth over comfort and living a purpose-driven life. After 12 successful years …
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Why the Engine Matters More Than Looks: Lisa Richer's Respray Story & Journey2Bloom Philosophy
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33:58Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! In this episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug explore that metaphor with Lisa Richer, founder of Journey2Bloom (https://journey2bloom.com) and examine how car restoration parallels personal development, discovering why prioritizing internal m…
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Behind the Scenes at Craft and Commerce 2025
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32:48Send Krystal a Text Message. "Kit just blew my mind!" I'm coming off my third consecutive Craft and Commerce conference in Boise, Idaho. This annual gathering, hosted by Kit, brings together influential creators in the economy for a unique experience of genuine masterminding, where deep listening and vulnerable sharing lead to unexpected insights. …
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The Songs That Drive Us: Our Guest-inspired Playlist
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0:32Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Every great road‑trip story has a soundtrack, and our guests have generously popped the cassette into the deck for us to create our playlist, "The Songs That Drive Us" - https://carsloved.com/playlist Have a song to share on our playlist? Tag us on social media with the song…
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How I Got Hooked On Pop-up Headlights and a Manual Transmission: Doug Shares It All
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12:17Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! In this special “host‑becomes‑guest” episode of To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before, co‑host Doug pulls back the curtain on his own automotive story—from the moment his dad surprised him with a 1989 Dodge Daytona (silver, pop‑up headlights, 125‑mph speedo dreams) to finally ow…
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Proven Strategies to Grow Your Business with a Podcast (Even If You’re Starting Small)
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47:17Send Krystal a Text Message. What if securing professional opportunities is less about networking and more about being a decent person? In a conversation with Lisa Cooper Ellison, a trauma-informed writing coach and host of the "Writing Your Resilience" podcast, we explore how authentic connections can open unexpected doors in content creation. Lis…
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How to Build a Supercar Rental Experience: Adam Olade with The Extreme Experience
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1:01Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! What happens when your very first car is a 200 mph supercar? In this 60‑second flashback, guest Adam explains how buying that dream machine pushed him to found The Extreme Experience—the nationwide track‑day company that lets anyone drive Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and GT‑Rs un…
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His Road Trip Origin Story: Ziebart International CEO Tells All
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0:28Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Before steering a 400‑location car‑care empire, Thomas A. Wolfe—now President & CEO of Ziebart International—logged 500+ sun‑soaked miles in a 1967 Dodge Coronet 440, driving it home from Florida to Detroit with his dad and brothers. The flawless run of that Bahama‑Yellow mu…
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Intermittent Wipers: The Untold Origin Story You Won't Believe!
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1:14Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Think windshield wipers are boring? Think again. In this 60‑second bonus clip, Tim Kearns reveals how his father, engineering professor Dr. Robert Kearns, dreamed up the intermittent windshield wiper in a Detroit basement, sued the auto giants that copied it, and won one of …
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1969 VW Beetle to Baja Bug Conversion Dreams: Hagerty's Eva Gregory on Classic VW Adventures
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35:38Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Hosts Christian and Doug welcome Eva Gregory—Hagerty insider, "Be Differential" podcast host, and lifelong Volkswagen fan—to dive into automotive nostalgia, first‑car memories, and her next big auto adventure: converting a 1969 VW Beetle into a Baja Bug for off-road adventur…
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How to Become the Best Digital Marketer with 2 Essential Frameworks
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44:24Send Krystal a Text Message. Many business owners experience frustrating plateaus due to a misunderstanding of how their business operates. If you've been creating content without a clear direction or struggling to achieve results despite consistent effort, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are solutions that don’t require you to work harder. Tw…
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Nigel's first car cost $500. Have you ever heard of this manufacturer?
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0:25Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Nigel Tunnacliffe of Coastline Academy Driving School's @coastlineacademy first car was a 1989 Skoda 135 GLi that he bought from a neighbor. Check out his favorite episode, "Rotary Revelations – Jon Leverett’s Mazda RX-7 Tales and Industry Insider Insights" https://pod.lin…
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Saturn Car Show: The Most ALIVE Car Community I've Ever Seen!
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0:36Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Listen in to this clip from our full episode with Zack Pradel from Shooting Cars as he shares his experience attending a Saturn Car Show. Stay tuned for more from our interview with Zack's and be sure to check out his favorite episode, "Rotary Revelations – Jon Leverett’s Ma…
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Cars Have Souls? One Mechanic's Passionate Plea!
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0:31Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! From our awesome interview with Mason Ball, graduate of McPherson College's @McPhersonCollegeBulldogs 4-year Automotive Restoration Program. Despite being in car restoration, Mason is passionate about people driving their cars as much as possible. Check out Mason's favorite …
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Driving a 1930 BMW Is Actually INSANE! Crude Features
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0:44Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Colleen Sheehan from Next Generation Classics shares what it is like to drive a 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2. This was her first car that she still owns it and one of the oldest BMW's in the United States. Colleen's favorite episode of our podcast is "V12 Visions – Tom Yang’s Life Rest…
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College Spring Break? Why I decided to work for Wayne Carini instead...
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0:41Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! In keeping with our love for automotive college programs, we were fortunate to interview Mason Ball, a recent graduate of McPherson College's 4-year Automotive Restoration Program. Mason shared his good fortune of working with his hero, Wayne Carini for a week over Spring Br…
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Finding Your Voice Takes Time, Not Perfection
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52:49Send Krystal a Text Message. Finding your authentic voice as a content creator can be challenging, but Dan Woerheide's journey offers valuable insights. After launching several podcasts since 2019, he discovered his true calling after recognizing that speaking was easier for him than writing. Overcoming the discomfort of hearing his own voice, Dan …
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My First Car! You Won't BELIEVE What Happened…
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0:45Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Tune in to hear as fellow podcaster, Eva Gregory from the Be Differential Podcast and Hagerty joins us to talk about her first car and how well prepared she was for the unexpected. Eva's favorite episode is "Air-Cooled and Carefree – Guinevere’s VW Beetle Tales and Family Re…
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SpeedyCop's Junkyard Engineering: Retired Cop Jeff Bloch's YouTube Success & Automotive Creativity
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38:02Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! in this auto-adventure-packed episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug welcome SpeedyCop (Jeff Bloch)—YouTube/TikTok sensation, retired cop, and master of turning junkyard cast-offs into rolling masterpieces. From police fleet automotive experie…
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How to Succeed in Digital Marketing: Lessons From 20 Years
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16:42Send Krystal a Text Message. After 20 years in marketing, I'm sharing exactly what I would do differently if I were starting over today in 2025. These three fundamental strategies will help you stand out in the digital marketing landscape and achieve sustainable success without burning out. • Storytelling is your competitive advantage against AI an…
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The Spirit of Lemons: My Viral Airplane Car!
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0:22Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! The full episode with SpeedyCop goes live tomorrow, May 20th. Here's a short clip to prepare you for an this amazing interview... Catch the full episode tomorrow on our webpage, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving W…
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Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! In this clip, our special guest, Jon Leverett from Mazda USA tells us about his love for the Volvo inline-5 turbo in his C30 R-Design with a 6-speed manual. This guy loves his cars. Check out the full episode here with Jon, his Rotary Family, and how he landed an amazing job…
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What was the first vehicle that hooked you on cars? Listen in as SpeedyCop tells all.
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1:00Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! The full episode with SpeedyCop goes live Tuesday, May 20th. Here's a short clip to prepare you for an this amazing interview... *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episod…
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