• Top 1% Builder Is Simple & Complicated With Stitchwurx Auto Upholstery's Rick Esterly

  • Sep 7 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
  • Podcast

Top 1% Builder Is Simple & Complicated With Stitchwurx Auto Upholstery's Rick Esterly

  • Summary

  • From quitting school at 16 to gracing the pages of Sports Illustrated, Rick Esterly's journey to becoming a top 1% auto upholstery craftsman is far from conventional.


    Growing up in North Idaho, Rick felt the call of the great outdoors more than the classroom. BMX racing and hanging with older car enthusiasts eventually led him to drop out and pursue audio installation full-time. But it was the challenge of making custom panels look factory that really revved his engine.


    Fast forward through failed shop attempts, debilitating injuries, and throwing away his own trophies - Rick's relentless drive has made him a force in the industry. He may shun the spotlight, but his work speaks volumes.


    Today, Rick opens up about his triumphs and tribulations and why awards don't fuel his fire anymore. Discover how this humble master marries old-school work ethic with new-school tech, one 3D-printed dash at a time.


    "I'm not the best there is, but I want to make my clients super happy. Every car I do, I do it as if it were my own." - Rick Esterly


    In This Episode:

    - Recap of recent events and partnerships

    - Growing up a rebel in North Idaho

    - From car audio to upholstery

    - Challenges and success

    - Winning NC's auto interior of the year contest

    - Marriage struggles & refocusing priorities

    - Winning the auto interior of the year contest

    - Rapid fire hot seat Q&A

    - Technology in the workshop

    - Balancing tradition and modernity in design

    - Encouragement for fellow trimmers


    Connect with Rick Esterly:

    Website: https://stitchwurx.com


    Connect with Mal and NC Carpet:

    - Website - https://www.n-ccarpet.com/

    - Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/

    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/

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