{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"On The Rise Podcast - Sn. 3 - Ep. 13 - CEO and Founder at AutoStars NJ - Kevin Belligiere","description":"From Driveway Dreams to Auto Stars. Do you have a business you\u2019ve always wanted to start? What\u2019s holding you back? In this episode, Kevin of Auto Stars Detail and Customization joins me on the show to share his entrepreneurial journey. Kevin\u2019s passion for cars has existed for as long as he can remember. One of his cousins suggested that he start something of his own in the car industry, and he embraced the idea. Kevin and his partners, Nick and Dom, have successfully built Auto Stars and have plans to expand the business over the next 18 months. In this episode, Kevin shares his entrepreneurship journey\u2014from his first business to his partnership, the celebrities they\u2019ve worked with, and the challenges they\u2019ve overcome as a team. If you have a business idea that you\u2019ve yet to bring to life, Kevin encourages you to start small with what you have and grow from there. Quote of the Day : \u201cThe nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.\u201d \u2014 Marcus Aurelius Key Talking Points of the Episode : [00:56] Quote of the day [02:30] Getting to know Kevin [04:31] Kevin\u2019s motivation to start Auto Stars [07:49] Kevin\u2019s first business with Dom [08:42] The birth of Bevin\u2019s Auto and how it was rebranded to Auto Stars [12:49] Auto Stars\u2019 team [14:09] Kevin\u2019s first job [16:50] Kevin and Dom\u2019s partnership [18:31] The biggest obstacle Kevin and his partners have faced with Auto Stars [19:50] Why are people afraid to start their businesses? [21:36] Advice for people who want to get into the customization business [22:41] Standout jobs for Auto Stars [24:15] Celebrities Auto Stars has worked with [27:14] Kevin\u2019s goals for the next 12 months Quotes : \u201cSeeing somebody happy because of something I was able to do is cool. It makes you feel some type of way.\u201d \u2014 Kevin \u201cOur story shows that you don\u2019t need a lot of money to start a business.\u201d \u2014 Kevin \u201cStart small, be proud of what you have, and don\u2019t compare yourself with other businesses.\u201d \u2014 Kevin About Kevin : Kevin is a co-founder of The Auto Stars. He is an award-winning paint corrector and holds certifications in steam cleaning and ceramic coating. Connect with Kevin : Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theautostars\/Website: https:\/\/theautostars.com\/ ","author_name":"On The Rise Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/nelsonstryker.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33538642\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/179984127"}