Gearheads n' Gasoline

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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Gearheads n' Gasoline with Riley Schlick from Riley's Rebuilds | Ep: 7

October 17, 2024 • Barry Alt & Annette Bauer with Riley Schlick • Season 1 • Episode 7

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In this episode, Riley Schlick and her father, Dane, delve into Riley’s journey in the automotive industry, starting Riley’s Rebuilds, and how hands-on experience and online resources fueled her success. Riley shares how she built a team of young car enthusiasts who are integral to her business and discusses the importance of introducing the industry to younger generations through learning opportunities.

Dane highlights the significance of teaching the business aspects of the automotive world and fostering strong ethics within their team. In this conversation, Riley emphasizes the importance of branding, networking, the value of aligning with like-minded businesses, and cultivating relationships with industry professionals.

Riley shares her experience of going viral and receiving media attention, underlining the importance of being outgoing and proactive in networking. The episode touches on youth engagement, with Riley noting the need for industry support and mentorship for young entrepreneurs. She reflects on the challenges of being a young woman in the automotive field, her balancing act between school and business, and the confidence required to succeed.

They cover the exciting restoration project for the 2024 SEMA Show where Riley and Dane work with their team to restore a 1957 Chevy Nomad, highlighting the positive impact youth involvement in such projects can have. Riley and Dane share their favorite tools, and auto events, encouraging listeners to embrace opportunities, learn, and always say ‘yes’ to new challenges.

Guest Bio:
Riley Schlick's journey in the auto industry at the age of 13 began when she founded a classic car carburetor restoration company in her family’s garage called Riley’s Rebuilds.

Over the past five years, the company has grown, now employing four high school students who rebuild carburetors twice a week, generating enough income to fund their car projects, insurance, gas, and other activities.

In 2022, Riley’s business went viral on social media, capturing the attention of automotive aftermarket nationwide. Since then, she’s been featured in top magazines and TV shows, including Stacy David’s Gearz, All Girls Garage, and many more. She sees herself as a youth ambassador in the automotive industry, driven by her passion for the field.