ENTREPRENEUR · AUTHOR · OUTDOORSMAN

Build something
that matters.
Live a little
along the way.

I help inspection companies and small businesses improve workflows, operations, and growth—drawing on my experience founding and selling Lemon Squad.

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ROOTED IN EXPERIENCE. ALWAYS EXPLORING.01 / THE JOURNEY

Northern lights illuminating the sky above a forest and campsite — N
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SOMEWHERE UNDER A BIGGER SKY
Room to think. Freedom to build.

A few chapters of the journey

Clunker BustersLaunched & growing Lemon SquadFounded & sold Antone OutdoorsStories from the road Three booksAuthor & storyteller

02 / FROM THE BLOG

Latest Stories
& Updates

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Business, life on the road, and lessons along the way. Come back for the latest stories and updates.

October 22, 2026

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, workflows, and clear…

October 18, 2026

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 without having to…

October 18, 2026

Vehicle Inspection Workflow: From Order to Clear Report

A useful vehicle inspection workflow makes the next step clear to the customer, the inspector, and the person reviewing the report. This checklist helps inspection businesses…

WORK WITH ME

Your next chapter.
Let’s build it well.

Practical guidance for founders and teams working through what comes next.

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01 Automotive inspections +

Order intake, inspector assignments, photo standards, and clear reports—from the first request to delivery. Explore automotive inspection consulting ↗

02 Business systems & operations +

Map a recurring workflow, clarify ownership, and improve handoffs so work keeps moving when the owner is away. Explore business operations consulting ↗

03 Brand & digital strategy +

Positioning, storytelling, and content that make your business easier to understand and connect with.

04 Leadership & growth +

A sounding board for decisions, direction, team development, and your next stage of growth.

EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE ADVICE

One-person start.
National operation.

I founded Lemon Squad in 2007, built it into a national automotive inspection business, and sold it in 2020. That experience shapes how I help business owners work through operations, field teams, customer communication, and growth.

Read the founder case study ↗

Antone hiking beside a woodland waterfall

A little dirt on the boots.
A few ideas in the notebook.

01 / MY STORY

From the garage
to the open road.

I’m Antone Hempstock, formerly known as Andy Dabbs. My path has taken me from automotive work to founding and selling Lemon Squad, and now to leading Clunker Busters.

These days, home is an Airstream. Business, writing, and time outdoors all have a place in the life I’m building.

There’s always another way forward.
Sometimes you have to build it yourself.

Read the Lemon Squad story ↗

03 / THE WORK