Listen to BAD Advice?? Zeb Beard Says To | Episode 1

About this episode

It's our first ever episode!!!! Wow - never did I ever think I'd have a podcast. WHAT??!!! Yet, here we are. I'm ready for this journey and excited for you to join me. Today, for such a cool moment as episode one, who better to help kick it off than Diesel Jesus...Zeb Beard. He shares how he took bad advice and turned it into motivation, saying he's always been a dreamer and than now he's living that dream. My friend Ash Kaplan also joined us to talk about the value of continuous learning, whether through technical training or podcasts, and why having a supportive team—both in the shop and at home—matters. Thanks for listening! Timestamps: 00:00 – Turning Bad Advice into Good Advice: Zeb’s approach to coaching01:21 – Freak Show Cabernet & Favorite Wines02:07 – MetaShades and the Power of Tech in the Shop04:01 – Age, Gray Hair, and Embracing Milestones08:00 – Big Dreams at Age 10: Zeb’s Early Ambitions09:20 – Hustle Matters: From Junkyard Work to Road Grader13:00 – Coaching Companies, Internet Reputation, and Giving Back17:27 – Working with Susie: Family Hustle & Shop Processes19:18 – Teamwork & Shared Goals: World Domination Mindset20:55 – The Keys Vacation: Turning Goals into Motivation26:09 – Upgrading the Shop: Lessons in Expansion29:01 – Chasing the Chicken Plant—Political Realities35:08 – Landing the Dream Shop: Monticello Success Story36:45 – Visualization: Zeb’s Formula for Achievement40:30 – Advice for Shop Owners Ready to Quit43:23 – Building a Village: Friends, Faith, & Support49:02 – Training: Whose Responsibility Is It?51:15 – Hunger for Knowledge: Always Be Learning55:10 – Mega Location vs. Multiple Shops56:00 – Shop Organization: Lean Teams, Big Results01:00:04 – Zeb’s Proudest Achievement: Family & Legacy