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“From EPA Fines to $7M Growth—How CDT Automotive Rebuilt Its Legacy” — Thomas Andrews | GGP #050

Thomas Andrews of CDT Automotive turned a four-year EPA battle into a story of resilience and reinvention. What began as a high-performance diesel shop evolved into a people-first repair business generating over $7 million a year. His journey from legal turmoil to leadership shows how to rebuild a business on purpose, community, and integrity.

Starting as two best friends modifying trucks, Thomas and his partner Mike Liles transformed their hobby into a performance powerhouse. But an unexpected letter from the EPA changed everything, forcing them to pivot away from emissions tuning and…

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