Designed a proprietary platform for job management, automated reporting, and inspector communication.
Antone Hempstock
Entrepreneur
Author
and... Outdoorsman!
Resume
Experience
2025 - Present
Founder & President
Clunker Busters Automotive Inspections
2024 - Present
Owner & Consultant
Antone Hempstock, LLC
Provide consulting services in business systems, operations, and brand development.
2021 - Present
YouTube Creator
Antone Outdoors
Full-time Airstream travel, hiking, and life on the road with my wife, our dogs, and a cat—sharing real experiences, beautiful places, and what it’s like to build a life outdoors.
2022 - 2023
Founder & President
Brainerd Skate Company
Built a Minnesota-based skate brand centered around youth and creativity—and later donated it to keep that mission going.
2022 - 2023
Founder & President
Hell's Head Coffee Company
Developed a motorcycle-inspired coffee company built around craftsmanship, freedom, and speed.
2010 - 2020
Founder & CEO
Lemon Squad Automotive Inspections
Built Lemon Squad into a nationwide vehicle inspection company, helping pioneer the mobile inspection industry. Scaled it across all 50 states with proprietary systems and a national inspector network, then sold it to Wrench Inc. after a decade of growth.
Education
2000 - Present
AAS in Automotive Technologies
St. Paul College
- Advanced Systems Design & Process Automation
- Leadership, Branding, and Digital Marketing
- Ongoing education in inspection technology, entrepreneurship, and operational management
Knowledge & Expertise
- Automotive diagnostics and repair systems
- Vehicle inspection operations and scaling
- Workflow automation and process design
- Advanced engine and emissions diagnostics
- Digital brand development and marketing
- Entrepreneurship and business scaling
- Leadership and team development
- E-commerce and operations strategy
- App and platform development concept design
- Mechanical breakdown analysis and reporting
- Public speaking and storytelling
Certificate
St. Paul College – Automotive Technology
A proud graduate of St. Paul College’s Automotive Technology program, where I built the foundation for a lifelong career in advanced vehicle diagnostics and repair.
Certificate
Volkswagen Master Technician
Earned Volkswagen Master Technician certification after completing all advanced factory training programs, specializing in diagnostics, repair, and system mastery for VW vehicles.
Certificate
Subaru Master Technician
Achieved Subaru Master Technician status through extensive factory training and certification, specializing in advanced diagnostics, performance, and safety systems.
Certificate
Honda Master Technician
Certified Honda Master Technician with comprehensive factory training in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of Honda’s full line of vehicles.
Skills
Innovative Business Leader
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Entrepreneurship & Business Development
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Systems & Process Design
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Creative Strategy & Brand Buildin
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Leadership & Innovation
Creative & Media Skills
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Content Creation95%
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Storytelling & Scriptwriting100%
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Photography & Cinematography93%
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Digital Branding & Design99%
Business Expertise
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Entrepreneurship100%
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Operations100%
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Marketing Strategy95%
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Leadership100%
Knowledge
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Entrepreneurship
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Business Development
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Operations Management
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Strategic Planning
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Financial Management
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Team Leadership
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Marketing Strategy
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Product Development
Quote
If the system doesn’t exist, build it. If it does, make it better.
Antone Hempstock
Entrepreneur, Author & Creator