Resume
Entrepreneur, author, and creator. My work connects automotive expertise, practical systems, and the experience of building businesses from the ground up.
Experience
Founder & President
Clunker Busters Automotive Inspections
Designed a proprietary platform for job management, automated reporting, and inspector communication.
Owner & Consultant
Antone Hempstock, LLC
Consulting in business systems, operations, and brand development.
YouTube Creator
Antone Outdoors
Sharing full-time Airstream travel, hiking, and life on the road with my wife, our dogs, and a cat.
Founder & President
Brainerd Skate Company
Built a Minnesota skate brand centered on youth and creativity, then donated it to keep that mission going.
Founder & President
Hell’s Head Coffee Company
Developed a motorcycle-inspired coffee company around craftsmanship, freedom, and speed.
Founder & CEO
Lemon Squad Automotive Inspections
Built a nationwide vehicle inspection company across all 50 states with proprietary systems and a national inspector network. Sold the company to Wrench Inc. after a decade of growth.
Education & qualifications
Automotive foundation
AAS in Automotive Technologies, St. Paul College.
- Volkswagen Master Technician
- Subaru Master Technician
- Honda Master Technician
Factory training in diagnostics, repair, performance, and vehicle systems.
Continuing education
- Systems design and process automation
- Leadership, branding, and digital marketing
- Inspection technology and operational management
- Entrepreneurship and business development
Knowledge & expertise
Business & operations
- Vehicle inspection operations and scaling
- Workflow automation and process design
- Leadership and team development
- Strategic planning and financial management
- E-commerce and product development
- App and platform concept design
Technical & creative
- Automotive diagnostics and repair systems
- Engine, emissions, and mechanical breakdown analysis
- Digital branding and marketing strategy
- Content creation and storytelling
- Photography and cinematography
- Public speaking and scriptwriting
“If the system doesn’t exist, build it. If it does, make it better.”