We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Preston Freimuth a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Preston thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?
The mission behind CarXotics is simple. Combine the planning and organization of a car show, with the fun and excitement of a car meet. Within this fast growing community, there is a divide between these two very different types of events. Without proper planning and with the amount of people, things can get out of control and disorganized. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to create unforgettable events all over Texas.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I have always been fascinated with cars ever since I was young. The sound, the feeling of a roaring engine, it’s a feeling hard to describe. My journey in the car community started at my first car meet here in DFW. I had then formed a club with a few friends back in high school and started hosting meets. As they slowly got bigger and bigger each week, I realized this was my passion. As I gained more experience, it was time to push myself to do more. I then started CarXotics. An idea that turned into one of the fastest growing automotive events companies in DFW. Hosting shows with 300+ cars, vendors, music, and much more coming in the future.
How did you build your audience on social media?
Social media today is the easiest/fastest way to market and grow your business. It’s the only real form of marketing we use mainly through Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, and Facebook. My suggestion for any business is get all your social accounts up and running as soon as possible. Especially through Instagram, making sure your page looks as professional as possible including a recognizable logo, a bio that represents your brand and mission, and posting reels are all essential in growing your social media account.
Can you talk to us about how your side-hustle turned into something more.
In today’s world, methods for making money (and a lot of it) have changed. The old way of thinking was go to college, get your degree, get a job, retire, and die. The procrastination of young entrepreneurs has actually worked to their benefit. They can now find new easier ways to make more money than any college degree can give you. I had mainly funded this project with working an hourly job while also growing our social media presence. It was very manageable while working full time since this particular venture doesn’t require much time creating content and promoting weekly events.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/carxoticsofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-freimuth-89196315b
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@carxoticsofficial