
MEMOIR & REBUILDING
From Turmoil to Triumph
The story behind the businesses: difficult beginnings, setbacks, and the work of rebuilding a life.

AUTHOR / ENTREPRENEUR / OUTDOORSMAN
I’m an entrepreneur, author, and outdoorsman. I build businesses, write about the life behind the work, and make time for the trails and people that matter to me.
Creator of Antone Outdoors · 1M+ YouTube subscribers
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
I like understanding how things work, building something useful, and leaving enough room in life to enjoy it.
I founded Lemon Squad, grew it into a nationwide vehicle inspection business, and later sold it. Today, that experience shapes my work with Clunker Busters, Seattle Vehicle Inspections, and people building businesses of their own.
There’s a personal side to the story, too: writing about anxiety, autism, difficult beginnings, and rebuilding. And a life outside with my wife, our Airstream, and Vizslas who consider every walk a binding commitment.
More about my experienceANTONE OUTDOORS / ON YOUTUBE
1M+subscribers and counting
Antone Outdoors is a big part of who I am. It’s where I take you along for the hikes, the miles, the gear that earns its place, and the reality of life on the road.
You’ll find Airstream adventures, honest gear reviews, quiet time outdoors, and conversations about the life behind it all. Some days it’s a beautiful trail. Other days it’s figuring out what just came loose in the trailer. Both make the channel.
A channel built around showing up as myself.
Long walks, useful reviews, life in our 2026 Airstream Globetrotter, and room to talk about the things that matter.Olympia, Washington
Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and the places in between. Our all-black 2026 Sequoia TRD Pro and two enthusiastic Vizslas come along for the ride.
AIRSTREAM LIFEAirstream trouble: stabilizers, drawers, and an honest look at life on the road.
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TAKE A HIKE WITH MEExplore Split Rock Lighthouse Park, the Day Hill Loop, and Lake Superior views.
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HONEST GEAR REVIEWSMy Asolo Fugitive GTX review after three weeks, including comfort and wet-trail use.
Watch on YouTube ↗THE BOOKS
Difficult beginnings. Building something of your own. Learning to understand yourself. Three books, drawn from the experiences that shaped me.

MEMOIR & REBUILDING
The story behind the businesses: difficult beginnings, setbacks, and the work of rebuilding a life.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MENTAL HEALTH
The personal side of entrepreneurship—anxiety, pressure, and what it takes to keep going.

ANXIETY, AUTISM & UNDERSTANDING
Reflections on anxiety, autism, and finding a way through life that makes more sense to you.
Already read one? I’d appreciate an honest review on Amazon.
WHAT I’M WORKING ON
Vehicle inspections are a big part of my working life. Trading cards are another interest that found their way into a business.
My next chapter after Lemon Squad, putting that experience to work with a focus on clear reports and dependable processes.
Visit Clunker BustersHANDS-ON WORK IN WASHINGTONWhere I stay hands-on: inspecting used and classic vehicles, documenting what I find, and explaining it in plain English.
Explore inspectionsTHE COLLECTOR SIDEThere’s a collector behind the business owner, too. Visit my corner of the trading-card world to see what’s available.
Browse the eBay storeI help business owners work through inspection operations, workflows, and the systems that keep things moving.
FROM THE JOURNAL
A useful inspection report helps customers understand the findings, limitations, and next steps. Here’s a practical approach to making yours clearer.
Starting a vehicle inspection business? Antone Hempstock shares seven areas to plan before your first order, from inspection standards and pricing to inspectors,…
Start with one recurring task, give it a clear owner, and explain what “done” means. Useful process documentation helps someone complete the work…
LET’S CONNECT
A question about a book, a business problem you want to talk through, or an idea worth exploring? Tell me a little about it.
antonehempstock@gmail.comA conversation is a good place to start.