communication is key / rix magazine issue #29
The latest issue of RIX Magazine just hit the stands and my column this month is called “Communication is Key!”, check it!
Communication is Key!
This month I want to touch on a topic that I feel is very important for those who are trying to build a career in the automotive industry.
On a daily basis I get emails or messages on facebook from people asking me how I have made it for so many years in the automotive industry and what I think some of the key things are that go into making it within the industry.
I believe that there are several key ingredients to being successful in anything you do in life starting with honesty, drive, determination, dedication, passion and communication.
All these things are vital for you to succeed, but this month I want to touch on the topic of communication. When I use to write for another publication, I felt like it was my obligation to teach our readers what I had learned through my trials and tribulations.
So I am asking our RIX readers, have you guys ever asked yourselves any of the following – what is this world coming to? Is it really that difficult to communicate with one another? Is it that much work for someone to answer a phone call or to return a phone call or respond to an email?
Over the past few years it has become more and more evident that communication is one of the key ingredients to making things happen and to being successful in this fast pace automotive lifestyle that we live in on a day-to-day basis.
Over the past 13 years I have worked, met with, and communicated with some of the most high profile brands in the world. Even back in my early days I quickly realized who the real players were, and then there are those who were pretending to be part of something bigger.
Coming back from SEMA a few weeks ago, I took notice of the companies and the owners who aren’t afraid to take a chance and step outside the box.
As my staff and I are getting ready for 2010, we have had the opportunity to talk sales and marketing strategies with a lot of awesome brands and to communicate with them about where our industry is headed. It has truly been a blessing.
Some amazing things have come out of these meetings and it all starts with communication. I could not imagine working with someone and not communicating with him or her properly.
What I find amazing is how some companies communicate so well; while others completely lack the common courtesy to answer their phones, return a phone call, or simply return an email.
I am fully aware and understand that not all companies are in a position to make a strategic move to better their company at this time, but that in no way compensates for poor or lack of communication.
I strongly believe that everyone’s goals should be to work together, communicate and help our industry grow in this tough economic climate. What truly baffles my mind is the lack of urgency and communication that some of companies portray at this current time.
One of my good friends once told me “downturns provide an opportunity to capture market share at the expense of cautions rivals”. I could not have said it any better. I feel deeply for those cautious companies and I stand up and applaud the ones that are making moves to separate themselves from the pretenders.
I have lived for this industry for more then a decade now, and I am excited to see what the future has in store for those that are willing to step outside the box and make some serious moves.
I believe that together we can make a serious change for the better and take our industry to a whole new level, which will not only be beneficiary for the brands but also for the builders, designers and consumers.
Make sure to check out next months Tjin Side Scoop as we will be diving head first into where car shows have gone and what is going to happen to “car show builders and designers”!
Until then don’t be afraid to express yourself and let your thoughts be heard. In my humble opinion, it is better to share your thoughts with the world instead of being caught on the sidelines wishing you were part of the game. – NT
tjin edition roadshow camaro slammed at dub anaheim
On March 7th, 2010 the Tjin Edition RoadShow Camaro was on display in the Real Auto Works booth at DUB Anaheim. Some new modifications that have been added to the Camaro include a Webasto sunroof, Auto Meter gauges, and some new audio goodies from Image Dynamics. Up next are a set of wicked Baer big brakes, which will sit nicely behind the iForged wheels! People could not get enough of the car insane stance, thanks to our friends at Air Lift , the Vortech supercharger which was matched up to the fully built JE Pistons / K1 Technologies LS3 motor, and the ultra clean interior featuring a set of carbon fiber Status Racing seats. A big shout out also to Royal Purple and UTI for their support on this project! Enough with the verbage, here are a few good pics that Gene was able to snap before the crowds swarmed the Camaro.
tjin edition roadshow camaro at dub anaheim (video’s)
2010 detroit autorama
I flew to Detroit to meet with the guys from Air Lift and to check out the 2010 Detroit Autorama. I just got done walking around the show, and this years was even crazier then the past two years. I have been to the Autorama the last three years to check out the Ridler competition and to inspect, closely, the Great 8 finalist. This year there were a few cars that really caught my attention, as their attention to detail was insane. It would be awesome to have the opportunity to compete for the Ridler, and maybe, just maybe one day their will be a Tjin Edition Ridler car. But for now, check out my photos from the 2010 Detroit Autorama, including the Great 8 finalist and Ridler winner – Tammy Ray!
2010 Detroit Autorama Ridler winner – Tammy Ray and her 1993 Ford Phaeton:
The Great 8:
Modern Muscle / Hot Rod / Street Rod Section:
Tuner Section:
Rad Rod Section:
Motorcycles:
Cool Stuff:
a little bit of BAER on my side…
Our Baer Brake shipment came in this week for the Camaro and RoadShow chassis and man are these things monsterous, insane looking, and oh yeah gorgeous. We stopped by iForged and Forgestar today to make sure that the new Baer brakes would clear the iForged Wheels for the Camaro and the Forgestar wheels for the chassis. Stay tuned as we will have updated photos of the Camaro with some new goodies, and the RoadShow chassis with the Baer big brakes and F10 Forgestar wheels. Before the guys at Unique installed the Baer brakes onto the chassis, my brother Gene snapped some beauty shots of the products for us.
