Frequently Asked Questions

Being a small channel and posting as infrequently as I do means the algorithm's a real uphill battle. The best way to support me and the channel's growth is to be subscribed on YouTube, to follow me on Instagram, give my videos a thumbs up, drop some comments, and tell your friends. I read all the comments and try to respond to as many as I can.

For anyone looking to support Grindhouse Performance even further, here are a couple of ways:

1. Join the Grindhouse Performance community on Patreon. After several requests, I've started a community Patreon for posting updates in between episodes. See behind-the-scenes content on what goes into Grindhouse Performance projects, exclusive build updates, and community discussions on the articles in the Learning Center. I might occasionally drop project files from episodes, and give the community first crack at leftover or unused parts. You'll also have early access to new merch drops as they come out.

2. Shopping through affiliate links with channel sponsors and Amazon. It doesn't cost anything extra to you, and I receive a small commission on the purchases you make.

If you've watched my videos, you know how important it is that each of my them have substance and quality. Being a one man operation makes everything take a lot longer than I thought it would, but I've never been more excited for the future of this channel. Believe me when I say I think about my subscribers and patreon members every day and I'm doing my best to make sure each video will be worth the wait. Subscribe to my YouTube channel.

I've written a blog article about all the most used video equipment in the shop. See what's in my Camera Bag (2024).

I'll be covering this in better detail in an upcoming video, as well as in a few different blog posts on the Learning Center. The best answer I can give in the meantime is to get comfortable with doing something more than once. It's a totally normal part of the process and something I regularly still do. If you treat having to redo something, no matter how simple, as a learning opportunity, rather than an opportunity to put yourself down, you'll develop a better head around the shop and stay motivated to consistently improve. Don't compare yourself to the folks running $20k welders ten hours a day, compare yourself to yesterday's version of you. Find the biggest headaches in your workspace, garage, or shop, and start putting together plans for making things easier for yourself one small step at a time.

I get asked a lot of questions about what should you look for in a project car, what to avoid, and how to get started. Before buying a project car, you should be able to answer these five questions as honestly as possible.

  1. How much time am I willing to give?
  2. What am I comfortable doing myself?
  3. What am I excited most to learn about doing?
  4. What do I hate the idea of doing?
  5. What is my realistic, all-in budget, and what can I realistically afford per month to put aside.

The reality is the "Perfect Project" is rarely the perfect project for everyone. People all have different budgets, skillsets, and experiences. For me, I'm way more comfortable buying something that doesn't run because I can usually troubleshoot what's wrong, or I don't care because the engine's going to be swapped anyways. If you know you hate rust repair, and you can see clear through a car you're considering buying, put yourself in future you's shoes and see if the job's really going to get done, or just be sold a few years down the road. I'll say from experience that projects don't get easier the longer they've sat, and they definitely don't get cheaper as time goes by. If you're just starting out, consider finding something you can complete small weekend/week jobs on and still enjoy in the in-between.

I'm planning to periodically host an open house, and I will mention on my social media pages when I'm attending major automotive events. Otherwise, as much as I love meeting people, I've closed the shop off to the public to focus on creating the best possible content I can.

At this time, no. I will post to my Instagram and mention it in my YouTube videos if any hiring opportunities open up.

All of the music and sound effects for my videos comes from Epidemic Sound. It's super straightforward and catalogs are updated often. Click Here for a playlist with a bunch of tracks from my videos as well as a 30 day free trial to the service.

No.

Video Sponsorships

Of course! The products I'm most interested in featuring are for hobbyists and small businesses wanting to add 3D printing, laser scanning, or CNC capabilities to their workshops. I'm excited for the future of these industries, and the capabilities being brought to small businesses and prosumer enthusiasts. I prefer products that innovate and lower the barriers of entry. I don't want to shill junk to my audience.

I'm going to be honest in whatever I experience with your product, good or bad, and no amount of money or free tools will change that. Misleading my audience will only tarnish my reputation, and damage the relationships I have with existing channel sponsors.

If there's a feature I wish your product/service had, or if it underperforms versus a competitor, I'm going to mention it. If it blows my mind, I'm going have a genuine reaction.

If something is glaringly obviously bad, I will likely reach out to see if I'm using your product/service incorrectly. If it's a prototype, I'll be more likely to mention it as a possible bug.

I will not send videos to you ahead of time "for approval", and they will not be edited after being posted. I put a considerable amount of time making my videos engaging, motivating, educational, and thought-provoking, and I'm excited to work with companies who see the value in that.

If this sounds like we'd be a good fit, send me an email.

Yes. I take a lot of pride in creating visually stimulating photos and videos on technical topics. Companies often ask about using them for their own social media, ads, or website. These are available as attribution required, or royalty-free licenses, depending on what you need or how you want to use it. These types of arrangements work best when you mention it early in the process, so I can make sure that files are in the correct resolutions and file formats when they are created.

My audience consists of makers, business owners, prosumers, engineering students, and college graduates. They share my sentiments that they will go to any lengths to achieve certain results for their projects. They choose my content to improve their skills on challenging topics, and because of my unique approach to solving problems.

Due to the nature and complexity of the projects featured on my channel, it can take awhile. A lot of thought and consideration goes into what I create to provide the most value and entertainment for my audience. It's not uncommon for me to be working on multiple projects simultaneously and that's an environment I'm used to. If you need something turned around quickly, it helps if you have a specific use case you're interested in having showcased.

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