Designed a proprietary platform for job management, automated reporting, and inspector communication.
Antone Hempstock
Entrepreneur
Author
and... Adventurer!
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
Roaming with Antone
Produce cinematic adventure content featuring vintage VW vehicles, road trips, and creative entrepreneurship.
2022 - 2023
Founder & President
Brainerd Skate Company
Built and donated a Minnesota-based skate brand promoting youth empowerment and creativity. Managed design, branding, and operations.
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
Pioneered the national mobile inspection industry. Built Lemon Squad into the largest U.S. network of vehicle inspectors, creating proprietary software and expanding operations to all 50 states. Sold the company to Wrench Inc. after a decade of successful 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