Under The Hood With Castor

Built In Motion Failure is not an option. It is erased before it can even take shape. From a working-class neighborhood in Connecticut, Castor Cooper grows up inside pressure that never lets up. Divorce, chaos, conflict, and survival become background noise. In that environment, family is not just structure. It is armor. That armor is tested early. He enters the family business young, working unde...

On today's episode of "Under The Hood With Castor", we're joined by someone who believes that building strong communities starts by building strong young people. Ryan "Coach" Skellie is a high school fitness coach currently based in Denver, where he's dedicated his career to helping students develop not just stronger bodies, but stronger minds, stronger character...

🎙️ Under The Hood with Castor - Ep. 5 In this powerful episode, Castor sits down with Ty Valkanas, a veteran, entrepreneur, and father, for a raw conversation about transition, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose. Together, they unpack the realities of leaving military service and stepping into the civilian world, where structure disappears and identity has to be rebuilt from the ground u...

In this insightful episode, Castor sits down with Jerry Allen to explore the lessons, challenges, and experiences that have shaped his path as a business owner. Together, they dive into: His journey as a Dunkin’ Donuts owner and how it contrasts with running a Meineke in terms of operations, systems, and day-to-day demands His deep understanding of customer service and why consistency, connection,...

Under The Hood with Castor – Episode 3: Ric Savage In this dynamic episode, Castor sits down with Ric Savage to explore the highs, challenges, and transformations that have shaped his journey. Together, they dive into: His unforgettable days in the wrestling ring and what they taught him about grit and showmanship His exciting new venture bringing value to automotive shops and the lessons of build...

Under The Hood with Castor – Episode 2: Arkevious Armstrong In this powerful episode, Castor sits down with Arkevious Armstrong to explore the deeply personal and transformative experiences that have shaped his journey. Together, they discuss the impact of losing father figures , the difficult but liberating act of forgiving family , and the importance of building a business rooted in healthy mind...

EPISODE 1: Legacy, Loss & Building from the Ground Up In this powerful first episode of Under The Hood with Castor , Castor sits down with his brother Matt Cooper to reflect on what it means to lead a family business after the sudden loss of their father, mother, and older brother. They discuss the challenges of grief, the resilience it takes to run a car company, the impact of their family’s...