Illustrated riverside campsite with a silver Airstream Globetrotter, black Sequoia TRD Pro, two Vizslas, and Bigfoot peeking around a tree with a mug

AUTHOR / ENTREPRENEUR / OUTDOORSMAN

Antone
HempstockBuild. Write. Wander.

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
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON / THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST An illustrated scene, with one unexpected neighbor.
Founder of Lemon SquadAuthor of three booksAt home in Olympia
Antone Hempstock beside a Pacific Northwest waterfall
A little dirt on the boots. A few ideas in the notebook.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Building businesses.
Finding my own way.

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 experience

ANTONE OUTDOORS / ON YOUTUBE

1M+subscribers and counting

Come for the trails.
Stay for the real life.

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.

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MORE THAN A MILLION REASONS TO COME ALONG

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.
HOME BASE

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.

THE BOOKS

Stories worth telling.

Difficult beginnings. Building something of your own. Learning to understand yourself. Three books, drawn from the experiences that shaped me.

From Turmoil to Triumph book cover

MEMOIR & REBUILDING

From Turmoil to Triumph

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

How We Stay Sane book cover

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MENTAL HEALTH

How We Stay Sane

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

A Long Way to Calm book cover

ANXIETY, AUTISM & UNDERSTANDING

A Long Way to Calm

Reflections on anxiety, autism, and finding a way through life that makes more sense to you.

All books & formats

Already read one? I’d appreciate an honest review on Amazon.

WHAT I’M WORKING ON

Built with purpose.

Vehicle inspections are a big part of my working life. Trading cards are another interest that found their way into a business.

Building something of your own?

I help business owners work through inspection operations, workflows, and the systems that keep things moving.

Work with me
Earlier ventures & the rest of the story ↗

FROM THE JOURNAL

The latest thinking.

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How to Write a Vehicle Inspection Report Customers Can Understand

A useful inspection report helps customers understand the findings, limitations, and next steps. Here’s a practical approach to making yours clearer.

How to Start a Vehicle Inspection Business: What to Put in Place Before Your First Order

Starting a vehicle inspection business? Antone Hempstock shares seven areas to plan before your first order, from inspection standards and pricing to inspectors,…

How to Document a Business Process Your Team Can Use

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

Pull up a camp chair.

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.com

A conversation is a good place to start.

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