Paul John Teutul, Sr., zakladatel společností Orange County Ironworks a Orange County Choppers, je výraznou postavou v oblasti zakázkové výroby motocyklů. Jeho zkušenosti z Vietnamu a osobní boj s drogami a alkoholem zásadně ovlivnily jeho životní cestu i tvorbu. Z těchto zkušeností čerpá hluboké motivace, které se odrážejí v jeho přístupu k práci i k rodině. Jeho odhodlání k abstinenci a snaha o nápravu minulých chyb jsou klíčovými prvky jeho životního příběhu, který rezonuje s mnoha lidmi.
Jízda života, jejímž hlavním autorem je Paul Teutul senior, majitel firmy Orange County Choppers známé z televizního pořadu American Chopper (Americký chopper) stanice Discovery. Kniha není ani tak o motorkách, jako spíš o životní cestě hlavního protagonisty, o vzniku firmy, o zásadách a životních krédech. Poučné a zajímavé čtení nejen pro milovníky uvedeného pořadu, ale i pro podnikatele a pro všechny, kteří chtějí něco udělat se svým životem.
The Build reveals the -behind the scenes- story of the popular TV reality series American Chopper for the show's millions of fans. Author Paul Teutul, Jr., is arguably the most creative builder of custom -chopper- motorcycles in the world. His talents were revealed to millions of TV viewers worldwide on American Chopper, as well as later on a spinoff series, American Chopper Senior vs Junior. The Build gives the reader at Paul Jr.'s life behind the camera, which included volcanic conflict with his father and business mentor, Paul Sr. Using his own story of improbable success as an illustration, Paul Jr. offers insights on how anyone can find and activate often hidden talents. In a charming, often humorous way, The Build is a rallying cry to unleash God-designed creativity and live life to the fullest.
The Build reveals the "behind the scenes" story of the popular TV reality series American Chopper for the show's millions of fans. Author Paul Teutul, Jr., is arguably the most creative builder of custom "chopper" motorcycles in the world. His talents were revealed to millions of TV viewers worldwide on American Chopper, as well as later on a spinoff series, American Chopper Senior vs Junior. The Build gives the reader at Paul Jr.'s life behind the camera, which included volcanic conflict with his father and business mentor, Paul Sr. Using his own story of improbable success as an illustration, Paul Jr. offers insights on how anyone can find and activate often hidden talents. In a charming, often humorous way, The Build is a rallying cry to unleash God-designed creativity and live life to the fullest.
Tough, smart business advice from the star of the hit TLC reality show "American Chopper" Now in paperback, The Ride of a Lifetime elucidates the business principles that have made Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers a household name. Paul's smart, commonsense business wisdom works for businesses both big and small in any industry. Here, he shows you firsthand how he built a uniquely successful business by working hard and demanding it from others; encouraging and embracing unfettered creativity; establishing well-defined roles for every team member and demanding they support each other; and using honest conflict and confrontation to solve problems and constantly innovate. Paul and his sons build the best one-of-a-kind choppers in the world with unrivaled passion, creativity, and honesty. The Ride of a Lifetime shows you how they do it. Offers an inside look at the business practices that built Orange County Choppers into a massively successful business Reveals a different side to the OCC family patriarch Full of practical, real world business principles that lead to unlimited success for any business The Ride of a Lifetime is a smart, tough-as-nails guide to business success that every entrepreneur should read.