Check Out Jeremy Brendle’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeremy Brendle.

Hi Jeremy, I’m so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, how can you bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I have been a professional fabricator for over twenty-five years. My love of all things with motors and wheels started in my childhood, and as a teenager, I knew I wanted to work on cars as a profession. My journey with fabrication began when I was looking for parts, and I either couldn’t afford what I wanted or couldn’t find it, so I learned how to make things myself. When I started seeing professional fabricators gain popularity, I realized that fabrication was my career path. I have spent most of my life honing my skills and developing my craft to define myself as a fabricator and artist. I began as a welder and metal fabricator. I expanded into fiberglass to create lightweight parts for motorcycles and modern cars. In 2021, I opened Brendle Concepts, a company dedicated to handcrafted custom parts and one-of-a-kind vehicles.

Would it have been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has been a challenging road. What I do is art, and art is subjective. Making a name for yourself in an industry where few people succeed is a challenge. One of the biggest obstacles I encounter in an “instant gratification society” is that the things I create take time. Most people need to understand how long a major project can take fully, but when you see the difference between handmade and bought off a shelf, there is no comparison.

Let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
One of the things that sets me apart is my obsession with details. I am known for spending obscene amounts of time sanding body lines, creating the right angle, etc., until it is as perfect as possible. I love to design and build vehicles that are truly unique but still maintain their functionality. In addition, I like to integrate as much of the original vehicle into my new designs. Sometimes, that means repurposing some of the original OEM parts or working with the existing body lines to create a new design. One of the things I am most proud of to date was the opportunity to design my signature wheel. I was able to design it and assist in the engineering process. That wheel has now become an available design from the manufacturer and was used on my last build, Project Inevitable.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
The number one thing I have learned about networking is that you can’t be afraid to be yourself and make introductions. You have to be comfortable enough in your skin to put yourself out there, show people who you are, and connect with people authentically. If you are seeking a mentor, find someone whose work you admire, first and foremost. Be humble, ask for help, and listen to their advice and guidance. Don’t take things personally because if your goal is to improve, you must be okay with hearing constructive criticism.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.brendleconcepts.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendle_concepts
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrendleConcepts
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@brendleconcepts?si=XSUHrX0U9SUZt_JL

Image Credits
Red Mustang: Troys Bros Photography, Red & White Victory Motorcycle: Shooters Images, Inc