Tyler Gallardo, known online as Ty the Car Guy with nearly 1 million followers, breaks down how he turned a mobile mechanic business into a full-time content career. In this episode, he covers his path into the trade, how he grew his business from the ground up, how his first videos unexpectedly took off, and how he handles negativity in the comments without letting it get to him.

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About the Episode

• Host: Jay Goninen, ASE, jgoninen@ase.com
• Guest: Tyler Gallardo, Ty the Car Guy, ttime.businessinfo@gmail.com

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