Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their personal experiences in building a social media brand that makes money. Whether you are trying to build a brand that creates a little extra money, or looking to take the step to doing it full time, all of these tips are helpful!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With ...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their method for keeping the shop under control and not total chaos. With so many projects coming in and out of the shop over the course of a year, the shop tends to get a little messy. Every fall we try to evaluate what needs to move, what needs to be sold and what is just plain trash!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42...

Cold mornings, warm afternoons, and a full-on sprint through two of the best swap meets in the country. We dive into Fall Carlisle and Hershey with real numbers, real buys, and no fluff—how we scored rare early Ford parts in bulk, why a flood-saved stash of ’34 pickup pieces turned into a nail-biter negotiation, and what actually sells when you’ve only got two hands and a wagon. From fair pricing to honest haggling, we share the playbook that keeps buyers happy and inventory moving. We talk ...

Matt and Mike sit down and talk about one of the craziest summers we have ever had. Starting from the estate in Oklahoma, buying the mill, and all of the adventures from this summer! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/73rnx/i...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their experiences with all of the different types of collections they have visited, and the type of "Old Guy" collectors they will be. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/73rnx/irontrap&n...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about one of our trips that almost turned into a bust. We were lured to a collection in Wisconsin that turned out to be a bust. Thankfully the rest of the trip turned out fantastic!! First half of the trip - https://youtu.be/PaZSQCA-gpE Second half of the trip - https://youtu.be/cpiXrpzNIFg Unloading video - https://youtu.be/df3X1keL6WA Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their want list for 2025 Fall Carlisle & Hershey swap meets. They also talk through some of the items they will be taking to sell. Be sure to stop at their booths at both shows. Carlisle spaces are N3-N6 and Hershey spaces are C4T-25-27. See you there!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Ea...

Matt and Mike sit down to relieve Matt's crazy trip to the Pacific Northwest in 2020. Matt went on this trip solo and made 7-8 stops at some amazing collections and bought a few pallets of great parts!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https:/...

Matt and Mike sit down to share their thoughts and process on how to successfully plan a car project. When going through alot of these estates, or buying abandoned projects we get to see the shortcomings in the planning process of their projects. We are by no means perfect or experts in planning out a project, but we have a fairly solid process we used the last few years!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about one of the largest estate auctions that we will see in our lifetime, The Mark Smith Collection. The auction that is being discussed in this episode was a huge 3 day auction that was only cars and parts. There were 3-5 more auctions with advertising, high end cars and antiques! What a crazy experience!! Mark Smith Auction - https://youtu.be/xfS8ioBw0v0 Unloading Video - https://youtu.be/aMsz2hdGR_g Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't for...

Matt and Mike sit down and share their journeys from working "normal" jobs in the corporate and blue collar fields and the steps need to get where they are today. Hopefully this podcast helps anyone that is struggling at their current job and has been looking for a way to do what they love. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how they prepare for Fall Carlisle and Hershey as seller and buyers. Be sure to stop by our booths this fall and buy some parts or even a T-shirt!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/73rnx/iron...

Matt and Mike sit down to discuss Project Creep and how we deal with finishing off projects to get them on the road. Matt is currently dealing with this current topic while finishing up the Mercury for this round of modifications. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * So...

Matt and Mike answer a viewer submitted question on today's podcast! Lars asked us to discuss different types of paint jobs and the levels of finish. Matt and Mike talk about the styles of paint finishes over the years and the trends through the years of hot rodding!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coup...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about some very affordable Fords, including a few in the 1950s!! We start in the Model T era, and cover some very cheap options for Hot Rods and Customs! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/7...

Matt and Mike sit down to discuss all of the places we look for inspiration, and you would be surprised where we look!!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/73rnx/irontrap Wanna send us something? Iron Trap Garage PO...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a few of the different builds they have been wanting to do. These are all someday projects, nothing that will happen soon, unless the right car becomes available. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - http...

Matt and Mike sit down to talk what they feel is the right time to sell a hot rod or even hot rod parts. It is quite a difficult topic with no correct answer, but they try their best to give their thoughts. Thanks for watching and be sure to share any ideas for future topics!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With...

Matt and Mike are on the road in Minnesota, so they decided to stop and visit an insane collection of Hot Rods. Jeff is lifelong hot rodder and collector of Early Fords, speed parts and most recently local historic hot rods. Matt and Mike sit down with Jeff to discuss the hobby, his collection and how we got started on such a wild collection!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL...

Matt and Mike sit down to discuss their views on where the classic car hobby will be in 5 to 10 years. They discuss their views on the trends of car shows, swap meets and the age of their viewers and customers!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw - Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - ...