Hey Sidesolzcoleco listeners, let's talk about the Midwest Car Parts Mogul. Welcome to the podcast.

My name's Chris Gallipo.

This is Throwback Thursday, a weekly segment, where we take a look at someone whose story has evolved since we first featured them.

And today specifically we're going to hear from a car parts reseller in Missouri. He's been growing his

side hustle all the way to six figures. Last week it was a Las Vegas local. She helps

tourists save on their visits to the city. Profitable business for her

bringing up to $5,000 a month part-time. But of course today from Las Vegas to Missouri, what can we learn from Tom's story?

So let's just hand it over to him, let him tell the story. Tom, what do you got for us?

How's life in Missouri?

Tell us about your car parts reselling side hustle. Hey there folks, Tom from Missouri, smack in the middle of the Midwest. For the past

few years I've been enjoying the world of car parts reselling and boy what a ride

it's been. I want to give you an update in the middle stage of my journey where the rubber really meets the road.

When I started I was mostly scouring junkyards and online marketplaces for car parts. It was a hit or mess kind of a thing.

Fast forward a couple years and my business model has evolved. I started forming

relationships with local mechanics and auto repair shops, negotiating deals to buy parts in bulk.

Why let those valuable components sit around gathering rust when they could be put to good use.

Here's a tip for you.

Learn to develop an eye for high demand parts that are easier to store and ship.

I found a niche in alternators and starters.

They sell quickly and can be stored easily in my garage.

I implemented a tiered pricing system offering discounts on bulk purchases.

This brought in local

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