Episodes

  • Travis Sylvester of Sylvester's Customs | From Day Job to Full-Time Custom Car Builder

    Travis Sylvester of Sylvester's Customs | From Day Job to Full-Time Custom Car Builder
    Dec 18 2025

    Custom car builder Travis Sylvester shares how he went from working a full-time job at night builds to running Sylvester’s Customs full time through YouTube, paint, and education.

    In this episode of It’s All About the Build, I sit down with Travis Sylvester, owner of Sylvester’s Customs in California and host of the Sylvester’s Customs YouTube channel.

    Travis shares what it was really like working a full-time job while building custom cars at night, slowly growing his skills and audience until he finally quit his day job to pursue custom car building full time.

    We dive into how YouTube became a powerful tool for showcasing builds, teaching custom paint techniques, and building a loyal community. Travis also talks about why education matters to him and how his hands-on paint classes are helping others learn real-world skills from an active custom shop.

    This episode is for anyone grinding after hours, thinking about taking the leap, or looking to use content, craftsmanship, and education to build a career in the automotive world.

    For the Money. For the Glory. For the Fun. And as always—pinky’s out.
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    3 hrs and 10 mins
  • Hot Wheels Dreams: Mikey Brown’s Journey from Paper to Pavement | Episode 22

    Hot Wheels Dreams: Mikey Brown’s Journey from Paper to Pavement | Episode 22
    Nov 28 2024
    In the Season 2 premiere of It's All About The Build, we travel Indiana’s backroads to meet Mikey Brown, a visionary builder with a dream of becoming a Hot Wheels Legends Tour Champion. From his home shop, Mikey shares his incredible journey, fueled by passion, creativity, and determination. This episode explores Mikey’s early inspirations, from playing with Hot Wheels and building model cars as a child to drawing motivation from his grandfather. We also discuss his transformative experiences as a two-time WyoTech student and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Before fully chasing his Hot Wheels goal, Mikey launched his YouTube channel, Paper to Pavement. On this platform, he documents every step of his custom builds, turning scrap into stunning hot rods while sharing his creative process. Mikey even made the bold decision to close his upholstery shop to pursue his ultimate dream: crafting unique vehicle transformations, creating his own cinematic experiences, and starring in the movies he envisions. Join us as we dive into Mikey’s story of ambition, craftsmanship, and the drive to bring big dreams to life in the custom car world. As Always, CHEERS!! 🎧 Tune in now, subscribe, and follow It's All About The Build! Follow Mikey and His Paper to Pavement on all His Social Media Outlets: https://www.youtube.com/@PaperToPavement https://www.instagram.com/mikeybrown1957 https://www.papertopavement.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikey.brown.338211
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    2 hrs and 46 mins
  • Episode 21: Everything Paintucation with KEVIN TETZ

    Episode 21: Everything Paintucation with KEVIN TETZ
    Jun 10 2024
    This latest episode we are honored to head south of Nashville Tennessee where we meet up with the one and only Kevin Tetz. We ronde Vue in Columbia Tennessee, home of the infamous Motor Alley and we sit down with one of the most knowledgeable Painter's in the game!! If you paint, want to paint, or are just curious to hear the story of how Kevin became one of the biggest names in the Automotive Painting World, then grab that drink and strap in for this inspirational story. We dive deep into Kevin's crazy journey from being a Headman Rockstar with a blown-out voice to one of the OG's when it comes to the infamous Saturday Morning Classic Car and Truck Morning Shows. We hear how his path has given him more knowledge about what not to do and how to do it correctly when it comes to anything painting classics. Not only do we get the pleasure of hearing his story, but we get first-hand knowledge and behind the scenes of his latest painting curriculum, Paintucation University. Want to know more there is only one way to find out, tune in to this week's episode and Hear Everything Paintucation!!! As always, this one is for you guys, CHEERS!!
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • Episode 20: Unveiling the Legacy of Nichols Paint and Fab: Titans of Torque

    Episode 20: Unveiling the Legacy of Nichols Paint and Fab: Titans of Torque
    Mar 25 2024
    Buckle up, gearheads! In this high-octane episode of "It's All About the Build," hosts Elliot, Melanie, and Randy unleash the full-throttle fury of custom car culture, with the titans of torque from Nichols Paint and Fab leading the charge. Join us as we crank up the volume and peel back the layers of paint and personality with Justin Nichols, the maestro of metal. Alongside his partner-in-crime (and metal), Maegan, and their buddy Mitch, we uncover the raw, unfiltered saga of Nichols Paint and Fab. From humble beginnings to blazing triumphs, these renegades have navigated every hairpin turn on the road to greatness. Get ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as Justin unveils the secrets behind his hit TV show "Wrench'd." We strip away the glitz and glamour to reveal the gritty reality behind the cameras, where every bolt tightened and every paint stroke tells a story of determination and dedication. With an atmosphere filled with camaraderie and discussions rich with insights, our hosts dive deep into the grease-stained trenches of the custom car biz. Mitch, our resident outsider, spills the beer on what it's like to ride shotgun with Justin and Maegan, while Elliot, Melanie, and Randy add their own spicy flavor to the mix. But this episode isn't just about horsepower and chrome; it's about heart. Justin lays bare the soul of Nichols Paint and Fab, sharing the trials, triumphs, and tireless passion that fuel their quest for perfection. Along the way, he reveals the profound influence of his father, whose guidance and wisdom shaped Justin's journey from a garage dreamer to a custom car visionary. So rev up those engines and crack open a cold one, because "It's All About the Build" is about to take you on a ride you won't soon forget. Tune in and strap in for the thunderous tale of Nichols Paint and Fab – where every custom car has a story, and every story is a masterpiece. As Always, This One's for You, CHEERS!!! BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 19: Riding Shotgun: The Journey of Cane Creek Custom with Bryan Devrous

    Episode 19: Riding Shotgun: The Journey of Cane Creek Custom with Bryan Devrous
    Mar 11 2024
    Get ready to witness the rapid ascent of Cane Creek Custom in this electrifying episode of "It's All About The Build"! Join hosts Elliot and Randy as they embark on a thrilling journey with Bryan Devrous, the driving force behind Cane Creek Custom's swift rise in the Nashville custom car scene. Despite its brief existence, Cane Creek Custom has quickly gained traction in the Nashville area for its unparalleled paint jobs and full builds. Bryan Devrous, the mastermind behind this automotive sensation, shares the secrets behind Cane Creek Custom's swift rise, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a serious company in the industry. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing the boundaries of creativity, Bryan has transformed Cane Creek Custom into a force to be reckoned with. But the fun doesn't stop there! Join Elliot and Bryan as they share hilarious tales from their journey together, from their early days as coworkers to their current roles as mentors to each other in the bustling world of custom car businesses. From laugh-out-loud mishaps to heartwarming moments of camaraderie, their friendship adds an extra layer of excitement to an already exhilarating ride. Subscribe to "It's All About the Build" and join us as we celebrate the unstoppable rise of Cane Creek Custom with Bryan Devrous at the wheel. So buckle up and hold on tight—it's going to be one wild ride! As Always, This One's For You!!! Cheers!!! BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Episode 18: 2024 Ridler Winner Announced

    Episode 18: 2024 Ridler Winner Announced
    Mar 4 2024
    This Special Episode is the Announcement of the 2024 Ridler Award Winner. Piggybacking off of the last episode about the 2024 Great 8 Finalists we bring you the winner of the best of the best. Follow along as we bring you some behind the scenes information and our takes on the big reveal. Also, a little drama never hurt anyone!! As always this ones for you, CHEERS!!! BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    20 mins
  • Episode 17: Great 8 Finalists 2024 - Ridler Award Finalists

    Episode 17: Great 8 Finalists 2024 - Ridler Award Finalists
    Mar 2 2024
    In this Special Episode we break down our thoughts on the Great 8 Finalists from this year's Detroit Autorama 2024. Follow along with the links below to see the exact pictures we are talking about and see in real time exactly what we are seeing and describing. This Episode is a good one and anyone interested in these finalists will sure see some things that the average joe passes by. Enjoy this special episode and stay tuned to the finally on Monday Morning when we go over the winner!! As Always this ones for you, CHEERS!!! Hagerty Website Link: 2024 Detroit Autorama Ridler Award Great 8 Finalists - Hagerty Media World of Wheels - Autorama Instagram Link: World of Wheels - Autorama (@hotrodshows) • Instagram photos and videos BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • Episode 16: "Laughing Down the Line: Modern Vehicle Production and Custom Car Building"

    Episode 16: "Laughing Down the Line: Modern Vehicle Production and Custom Car Building"
    Feb 26 2024
    This week marks, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of I.B.F.HotRods, Melanie's debut appearance on the show, joining Elliot and Randy alongside our special guest, Pete. With a combined expertise spanning over 35 years in assembly line car manufacturing, Melanie and Pete bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table. Join us as we peel back the curtain on the intricacies of modern vehicle production, drawing fascinating comparisons to the world of custom and classic car restoration that our listeners know and love. From the precision of assembly line processes to the handcrafted artistry of building timeless classics, we delve deep into the contrasting worlds of automotive craftsmanship. But hold on tight, because this episode is not just informative—it's a rollercoaster ride of laughter, surprises, and insightful commentary. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and brace yourself as we navigate the thrilling twists and turns of modern car manufacturing. You won't want to miss this exhilarating journey into the heart of the automotive industry! CHEERS!!! BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    2 hrs and 13 mins