Paul John Teutul, Sr., founder of Orange County Ironworks and Orange County Choppers, is a significant figure in the custom motorcycle manufacturing world. His experiences, including his time in the Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War, and his personal struggles with substance abuse have profoundly shaped his life. These challenges have fueled deep motivations that inform his approach to both his work and his family life. His commitment to sobriety and his efforts to reconcile past mistakes are central to his narrative, resonating with many.
Jízda života, jejímž hlavním autorem je Paul Teutul senior, majitel firmy Orange County Choppers známé z televizního pořadu American Chopper (Americký chopper) stanice Discovery. Kniha není ani tak o motorkách, jako spíš o životní cestě hlavního protagonisty, o vzniku firmy, o zásadách a životních krédech. Poučné a zajímavé čtení nejen pro milovníky uvedeného pořadu, ale i pro podnikatele a pro všechny, kteří chtějí něco udělat se svým životem.
Tough, smart business advice from the star of the hit TLC reality show "American Chopper" Now in paperback, The Ride of a Lifetime elucidates the business principles that have made Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers a household name. Paul's smart, commonsense business wisdom works for businesses both big and small in any industry. Here, he shows you firsthand how he built a uniquely successful business by working hard and demanding it from others; encouraging and embracing unfettered creativity; establishing well-defined roles for every team member and demanding they support each other; and using honest conflict and confrontation to solve problems and constantly innovate. Paul and his sons build the best one-of-a-kind choppers in the world with unrivaled passion, creativity, and honesty. The Ride of a Lifetime shows you how they do it. Offers an inside look at the business practices that built Orange County Choppers into a massively successful business Reveals a different side to the OCC family patriarch Full of practical, real world business principles that lead to unlimited success for any business The Ride of a Lifetime is a smart, tough-as-nails guide to business success that every entrepreneur should read.