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Frank DeFeo is the Sales Director at Croftgate USA a premier waterless car wash and detailing system. Since 1998 Croftgate has been producing and selling its unique line of products throughout Europe. Frank brings the brand to automotive enthusiasts in the United States. This high performance eco responsible brand offers a wide range of car care products that are produced are made whenever possible, with no petroleum solvents and no listed hazardous ingredients. Frank has been in the automotive industry since the early 80s having worked for the late Dale Earnhardt and 10+ years with Sonic Automotive.
SHOW SPONSORS
Christopher Kimball Financial Services
SUCCESS QUOTE
“No excuses.”
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Finding out his wife was cheating on him which lead to their divorce.
AH-HA MOMENTS
Realizing that his years of enjoying detailing cars could be put to use promoting a great line of car care products.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
A 1978 Camaro
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Going slow and steady is better than going super fast.
USEFUL RESOURCES
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Live life every single day. It’s about the journey.
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Awesome interview! Awesome product! It’s all I use!
Excellent episode, this was one of the most fun, high energy interviews I’ve listened to on CarsYeah. Frank & Mark sounded like 2 old friends catching up and talking 70’s-80’s cars. Plus we got to learn about Croftgate, which I use on our black 96 SVT Cobra and what drives Frank Defeo.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Frank several times at Ford Nationals in Carlisle. His knowledge & enthusiasm is infectious and his energy is boundless, plus he’s just a great guy.
Thank you Mark for once again giving us insight into another successful automotive entrepreneur & enthusiast.
BTW Frank my very first car in 1976 was a 67 Mustang 6 cyl 3 speed stick coupe, followed by a 68 6 cylinder automatic. But I sold that after 2 years and as a Senior I drove a red 70 Mustang Fastback 302 V8. Like you, loved that shape. And yes I had air shocks, didn’t everyone back then. Paid $900 for the car. Earned the money digging graves & cutting grass in a cemetery.
Great job Frankie! Frank is as passionate a man as I have ever met. I met Frank 5 years ago by chance when ordering researching waterless products to utilize in my business, I own an Automotive Appearance and restyling company that primarily serves the wholesale dealer sector and we were searching for a product to increase our turn rates. I ordered Croftagte USA products one night very late online and the very next morning before my credit card was even charged Frank called to “chat me up” and get to know me. I have never turned back from his product or him. Frank is a man of his word and a great friend. Thanks for interviewing him Mark! Great job!