I was happily invited to yet another podcast interview, this time to have some fun with the guys at the Drive Radio Show. It’s hosted by Brett Hatfield, auto journalist, Auction Analyst for Sports Car Market, and editor of readthedriven.com, plus Corey Pratt of Craving Cars from YouTube, and Mark “Catfish” Groves, radio veteran and owner of Magnificent Cowlick Media.

They wanted to talk to me about buying a restoration shop in your mid-50s, what to look for in a restoration shop, and what I won’t work on. But it quickly turned into stories of how I got started in racing, some of the fun I’ve had, and eventually devolved into the biggest mistake I ever made (in a car.)

The best part? If you listen closely at the end of the show, I get a “That guy is hilarious” comment after I signed off. Works for me.

Enjoy
-John

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I added podcasting to my portfolio of interviews lately, and it was a great time. My friends Helen and Maureen explore people’s pursuit of their passions through their podcast “Assorted Conversations”. These conversations are with individuals who have found that special spark in an activity or pastime they have gravitated to and passionately jumped into feet first. We talked about everything from flipping my first race car to how I landed at Sport and Specialty.

I often refer to my ownership of Sport and Specialty as my third act. It doesn’t mean the previous two acts were unenjoyable, to the contrary, I’ve been blessed with many fun and meaningful work environments over the years. I simply define this time as a unique opportunity to pursue my passion of sports cars, combined with my experience as a businessman. More third act than last act, because who knows what lies ahead?

If you’ve wondered about how I got to my “Third Act”, give a listen. Also make sure to look at the other interviews they have done. There’s some pretty interesting insights in to jobs you never knew existed! Thanks!

You can get to the podcast through their website Assorted Conversations.

-John

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I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sports car Market Magazine’s John Nikas about the history of Sport and Specialty and how we all ended up here.

It was a fun little piece, and very well put together. Listen in and let me know what you think.

-John

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