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No stranger to the collector car world, Nick Ellis turned his love of restoration and preservation into a business —buying, restoring, and selling all different types of collector cars and motorcycles. Nick joined the RPM Foundation in 2018 to manage their grant process and was recently named Executive Director. The RPM Foundation supports restoration and preservation training programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle, and marine craftsmen. The services, resources, and grants provided by RPM safeguard the future of the collector vehicle industry by sustaining hands-on training for young adults. Nick believes that collector vehicles are meant to be driven and enjoyed and is thrilled to be a part of ensuring that the next generation of restoration craftspeople are there to keep our beloved vehicles on the road.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Techforce • American Collectors Insurance • Barrett-Jackson • Linkage Magazine
INSPIRATION
Nicks father and especially his grandfather who came to the USA at the age of 12 by himself.
CHALLENGE
He was laid off during the Great Recession in 2008 and had to find a new career path.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILES
1983 Mustang Convertible
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
One More Time by Mike Royco
“Never stop learning.” – Nick’s Grandfather
“What are you doing about it?” – Jason Wenig at the Creative Workshop
WHERE TO FIND NICK
Email – info@rpm.foundation
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah.
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Great story Mark. Nick Ellis Grandfather was certainly a great role model growing up to inspire him. Was the gift that keeps on giving to him, and now giving to us!