{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Punk Rock to Classic Cars Darin Roberge's Road to Motor Works &amp; Arizona Car Week","description":"Join host Seth as he sits down with RaterHQ, also known as Darin Roberge, President of Motor Works Companies, for an energetic conversation blending passion, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of automotive culture. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear Darin\u2019s journey from a youth immersed in a car- and motorcycle-loving family to touring the country in hardcore punk bands, and ultimately landing in the collector automotive world. Discover how a chance meeting propelled Darin from the music scene into the boardrooms of major auction houses, and how those experiences laid the groundwork for founding Motor Works. Darin and Seth dig deep into:   The parallels between promoting music and marketing classic cars   Navigating industry challenges, from market downturns to the impact of rising interest rates   How Motor Works has grown into a multi-faceted brand serving marketing, nonprofit fundraising, and creating community through events like Arizona Car Week   The role of AI and technology in transforming creative and business processes   Honest takes on industry trends, the importance of authenticity, and why car shows remain a vital tradition   Whether you\u2019re a car enthusiast, entrepreneur, or just love stories of reinvention, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and plenty of personality. Plus, get the inside scoop on the upcoming Arizona Car Week\u2014a can\u2019t-miss event for auto fans of all kinds. Tune in for authentic stories, real industry talk, and practical advice on carving your own lane\u2014whatever your passion.  *Contact Ed Parcaut:** - \ud83c\udf0d Website: [edparcaut.com](http:\/\/edparcaut.com) - \ud83d\udcf1 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https:\/\/twitter.com)  #InnerEdison #EdParcaut #DarinRoberge #ArizonaCarWeek #MotorWorks #ClassicCars #CarAuctions #CollectorCars #CarEvents #PodcastInterview #MusicToMarketing #PunkRockJourney #CarCulture #NonprofitWork #AutomotiveIndustry #AIInBusiness #MarketingAgency #ArizonaEvents #CarShow #BusinessJourney ","author_name":"Inner Edison Podcast by Ed Parcaut","author_url":"http:\/\/inneredison.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40542895\/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\/199865460"}