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Mitch Williams is the President and CEO of Restoration Parts Unlimited. His company consists of six brands that manufacture and distribute aftermarket restoration products. They include: Trim Parts, Parts Unlimited, The Right Stuff Detailing, SoffSeal, First Place Auto Products, and Mr. Mustang. Mitch served on the SEMA Board of Directors for 12 years where he was the SEMA Chairman in 2005 through 2007. He also ran a conglomerate of companies for Pilot Automotive, a supplier to AutoZone, Walmart, Sears, Advance, O’Reilly’s, Amazon, and Pep Boys.
SHOW SPONSORS
Christopher Kimball Financial Services
SUCCESS QUOTE
“Nothing is particularly difficult if you divide it up in to small jobs.” – Henry Ford
“In times of great decision the best thing you can do is make the right decision. The next best thing you can do is to make the wrong decision because you can stop and fix that. And the worst possible thing you can do is nothing.” -Theodore Roosevelt
CAREER CHALLENGE
Mitch was made president at Hella in America, at the time the youngest person ever in that position. He quickly learned that surrounding himself with the best people was key to his success.
AH-HA MOMENTS
Running for the SEMA board of directors.
FIRST SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
A 1949 Plymouth
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Find someone doing it better than you are and ask for advice.
GREAT RESOURCES
FAVORITE BOOKS
The Machine That Changed the World by James P. Womack
Lean Thinking by Jame P. Womack
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Success comes looking for you if you conduct yourself with integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
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