Bikernet Book Review: The Build

 
  

Being a talented designer and through his television showAmericanChopper Paul Teutul Jr. has brought a whole new audience andcustomerbase to the motorcycle industry. Jr¹s ability visualize abike designand bring it to life for a customer is second to none. Nowthese are notjust custom bikes but iconic bikes that take their owners tothe nextlevel. Bikes like the Cadillac build off bike or his 39Chevy coupe takesomeone of great vision to pull off.

Through his television show the world became like family,learning thetrials and tribulation that Jr and his family went through.They alsoenjoyed the successes of Orange County Choppers in buildinggreat bikesand growing a business.

In his book The Build: Designing My Life of Choppers,Family, and Faith,Paul Jr. takes you through an off-screen introduction to hisfamily. Hegives the backstory of the tumultuous relationship with hisfather.Telling his side of the story but never wavering on his loveof fatherand family. Jr. relates his journey in finding his faith andhow that isguiding his life. He discusses in detail the future with hisfamily andbuilding a new business of Paul Junior Designs.

Paul tells his story with the hope of inspiring and givingsupport tothose who have struggled.

Reading about the fortune and fame of a tv personality, atthe same timehearing his struggles gave me pause. He reminded me thatsuccess takes acombination of hard work, tenacity, and answering the phoneat the righttime. Give is a read and see what you take away.
 
By David “Dangerous Dave” Campbell
Earl’s Garage – Motorcycle, Hotrod, and Event Photography
 
 
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