JustinWillmon Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Long story short, my dad has owned a window tint shop for 25+ years. He started it fresh out of high school and has built it into one of the biggest in the area with clientele including all local dealerships, all city vehicles, sheriffs department, DEA, etc. He does residential buildings as well and it obviously keeps him very busy, and has a good business for our family. Throughout the years though, as I have gotten older, we have added new services. When I first got into car audio when I was about 12, we started doing simple installs. My dad knew how to do certain things in car audio ,basically the basics, but past that he was as knew as me . Since then (about 10 years) I have read and read and studied and learned how to do, basically anything else on my own, through reading and trial and error (such as building boxes, fiber glassing, kick panels, etc.) So although I feel I know a lot and know how to do a lot, I also feel I am limited in the area because I have taught myself everything and have never had one to teach me and critique my work. With that being said, I am graduating in December from college with a bachelors in business management, my dad has just purchased a second shop in the DFW area, and is expanding his business. Because of this I most likely will end up, running one of the two shops he currently has . I can tint anything and have been around it since literally I was born , as well as install any audio equipment, but as far as custom installs I would really like to be considered excellent at what I do. I know that the audio schools they offer, some say aren't worth going to, but I do believe a few companies offer weekend training type sessions for different things like routering, templates, box building, etc. So can anyone suggest the best route for me to take? I figured my best bet would be to completely understand electronics, would be just to start with some sort of book and just study as much as I can about electronics in general, but for everything else I think hands on experience would be best. So can anyone point me in the right direction, or people to talk to? I know there's always threads about doing this as a business, but my situation is a little different since its a family business for 25+ years, and I already have the shop as well as distributers an everything, as well as clientele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 If you wanted to take some weekend classes to get the most bang for your buck seriously consider mobile solutions trainings. There is nothing but excellent things to be said for Bryan's offered trainings. Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Mobile solutions does seem like the business. I mean look at those panels... http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169574-insane-door-panel-builds-from-our-last-class/ Something to think about. i shook this one kids hand and it just folded in mine. long story short i fucked his girlfriendso.. yeah.. You want this to happen to you? Give decent handshakes people. I was gifted with an innate ability to distribute wholesale ass beatings in a timely and orderly fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWillmon Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 That's the company I was looking for....I knew someone offered a type of weekend thing I just couldn't remember who. Im definitely checking them out now....thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWillmon Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Been doing some searching, and saw his next class is in the next few weekends. Don't think I can make that since I have class and everything, but I definitely will be attending. Does he usually do another one at the end of the year, or is it going to be the beginning of next year before he has another training, anyone know? I may have to just call and see, but figured id ask anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarAudioFab Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Id like to think my videos would help you too. -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrakes Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Biggest piece of advice I can give is to get MECP certified. It's the basic "degree" if you will of mobile audio/electronics, http://www.mecp.com/Home.aspx , that's their website where you can buy the book, take practice tests and even take your exam. Hope it helps. Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I would call to get the best direct answer. Here's their facebook with contact info https://www.facebook.com/mobilesolutions.usa UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon15zzz Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I believe Sonus car Audio does classes from time to time. I've seen a few installs of there's and it seems like really good work. Vehicle: 1995 Impala SSHead Unit: Pioneer AVH-P4400BHMids And Highs: (still deciding)Batteries: 1 Deka Group 34 Time to make a race car.My Build Log: Solo X 12"http://www.stevemead...don15zzz-build/My Build Log: DC lvl 4 xl 15"http://www.stevemead...don15zzz-build-My Wall Build Log: 4 Lanzar 15's/ 3k+ RMShttp://www.stevemead...t-by-techforce/My Feedback:http://www.stevemead...1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWillmon Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks for the replies everyone. Definitely will be doing one of the courses, if i plan on taking over one of the shops. I was checking out the mobile solutions fb page, and it looks like you definitely get your money worth. My dad is supposed to be closing on the scond shop this weekend, so that kind of makes it more of a reality. I appreciate all the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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