“The measure of a society is the kindness that we extend to each other.”  -Kevin Neils Tetz

 

The automotive industry has long been considered a man’s field, with women being few and far between when it comes to key positions at automakers and in the car industry as a whole. In order to embrace diversity in an ever-changing business landscape, it’s important for women to carve out a name for themselves in any industry. The automotive industry is no different. 

In this episode, Bruce sits with Paintucation Owner, Kevin Tetz to discuss how the automotive industry has been steadily pushing more and more toward diversity in recent years, whether it’s based on gender, ethnicity, age, or culture, and how we can embrace this change. They also talk about cars and how we form our experiences, relationships, and memories around them, giving back to the community, and how to get better at anything. 

The world isn’t just evolving, it’s rapidly accelerating at breakneck speed. It’s important to acknowledge this as we move forward into the future. 

 

Takeaways: 

03:44 Cars Are an Experience 

10:17 Business is About Relationships 

14:03 Change is Good!

18:50 Let GO of the Discrimination!

23:46 Giving Back is the Most Amazing Thing We Can Do

28:47 Practice – The Only Way to Get Better

36:33 If You Have an Opportunity to Help- Do It

 

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In the automotive world, women are a very important demographic. Join Bruce and Kevin Tetz, the Owner of @paintucation as they talk about how we can embrace this change and why it is crucial to do so NOW! #podcast #RecipesForAGreatLife… Share on X

 

Quotes: 

03:54 “Cars are an experience…  They bring people together and they’re a reminder of those relationships.” –Kevin Neils Tetz

14:25 “Anybody coming into the [automotive] industry is going to be a bonus and a benefit to it… The more diversity we have, the more our appeal to the general public is going to grow.” –Kevin Neils Tetz

15:43 “It’s a changing world. It’s a changing awareness. It’s a changing industry. And all of those three things are good. They’re the best possible things that can happen. Change is not bad, so let it happen in our industry!” –Kevin Neils Tetz

20:46 “These terms that are thrown around for somebody that doesn’t think like you are dangerous to subscribe to.” –Kevin Neils Tetz 

21:10 “Let’s put out the best that we can do. Let’s lead with stewardship, with service. That’s what it’s all about anyway and however that means is great.” –Kevin Neils Tetz 

25:46 “To be a part of helping somebody is a wonderful thing in anyway you look at it.” –Kevin Neils Tetz

26:14 “You learned a lot back then. Now take that knowledge and that passion that you have now and pay it forward. When we are set up to do that, our sleep will be optimal.” -Bruce Jeppesen

29:09 “We don’t know who we’re reaching but when you have the opportunity to do something in the same room as other people, it’s empowering for both sides of that equation to be able to pass on skills and see people enjoy a process that they normally would maybe be intimidated by.” –Kevin Neils Tetz

31:20 “Practice and do and get half that experience, screw it up, and then get better at it. It’s a series of building off of minor successes and minor wins that give us the courage to move forward.” –Kevin Neils Tetz 

36:49 “The measure of a society is the kindness that we extend each other.”  –Kevin Neils Tetz

Meet Kevin:

Kevin Neils Tetz grew up elbows deep in Musclecars, trucks, and automotive restoration. Being a gearhead was a childhood birthright and obsession shared with his older brother and three cousins that grew up in his uncle’s salvage business.  Through High school, Kevin rebuilt his first several vehicles including a 49 GMC truck, a 68 Ford Fairlane, a 62 F-100, and a 58 F-100, in between band practices and gigs in various Rock and roll bands, which is Kevin’s second passion.   

After years of traveling, performing, and recording music throughout the United States and Canada,  Kevin decided to settle in the Nashville Tennessee area and put down some roots, falling back on his automotive background and experience. After gaining his ASE, ICAR, PPG, &  SIKKENS certification as a collision repair tech, painter, and shop manager as well as operating his own restoration shop, Kevin Launched PAINTUCATION Instructional DVD’s in 1999, producing the award-winning Paintucation instructional series focusing on fundamental automotive restoration and refinishing techniques. Kevin has also enjoyed writing technical articles for magazines including Nashville Arts, Southern & Northern Rodder, Mustang & Fords, Car Craft, Chevy High Performance, and Mustang Monthly.   

Kevin has been a frequent guest expert on several Automotive “How To” shows, and has hosted his own TV series for different networks since 2003 including three seasons of  CLASSIC RIDES” on DIY Network, guess appearances on Spike Networks “Search and Restore”  as well as nine seasons of hosting and co-producing the popular “TRUCKS! TV” and Truck-Tech series on SPIKE, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports networks.  Kevin is continually adding to the Paintucation library of DVDs and tutorial videos. And has worked closely with the Eastwood Company as a spokesperson and consultant, as well as co-producing and starring in the popular online TV series “Hands-On-Cars” in 2015. 

Kevin holds a US patent for tool design and is currently developing training guides and hand tools for autobody and restoration work. Kevin & Paintucation LLC is developing a curriculum for “hands-on” training classes for a future private training center in Tennessee. Watch for him on networks that feature automotive “how-To” programming, in Magazines, and online showcasing the latest Paintucation Instructional DVDs & videos!