Dialed In - Some Obsession Required Dialed In Podcast: January 30th, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
Updates on new team members and a ship-fast, iterate mindset. Garage plans and current car builds, plus reactions to Tesla ending Model S/X production. Hands-on tips for handling delicate paint and drying aids. Thoughts on influencer brands, inventory tradeoffs, and AI tools used in the business. Personal notes on panic disorder care, fasting routines, and shifting fitness and studio gear setups.
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Structure Enables Personal Recovery
- Building processes around your projects helps you stay confident you'll resume activities you love.
- Matt links assembling teams and routines to regaining his ability to drive and work on cars.
Finish Coating With Detail And Protection
- Use comprehensive protection products to finish a car: layer Armor Pro topped with Armor Phobic and detail door jams and trim.
- Complete interior and plate mounting steps before finalizing registration and use.
Protect Delicate Paint With Minimal Contact
- For soft, easily scratched paint, minimize contact and use ultra-soft tools like floppy sponges and DI water.
- Favor touchless or rinseless washes and blow-dry instead of towel drying to reduce marring.