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Real Talk with Mike Burke
Ep. 100🎙️ XDC 2026 | Tony Tran: Crafting Identity Through Cars | Real Talk with Mike Burke
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In this episode, Mike sits down with Tony Tran, owner of 101 Motors and Tempe Auto Spa, to trace a career that began in a high-school auto shop and grew into a multi-division operation. Tony shares the pivotal moment he walked away from a dealership job after being told he couldn’t pursue further education — a decision that pushed him to start rebuilding and selling vehicles out of his garage with a one-year warranty.
The conversation also dives into building one-of-one vehicles, converting a classic Ford to electric power, bringing services in-house to protect quality, and how listening to installers and customers ultimately shaped his brand decisions.
🔗 Connect with Tony
Facebook: 101custom
Instagram: @101motors
Website: https://www.101motors.com
YouTube: @101MotorsTempe
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