Avant Garde’s Jeremy Carlson Talks Innovation, Craftsmanship, and the Future of Custom Interiors

NC Shop Talk

If you’re looking to innovate and elevate your business, you need to meet Jeremy Carlson, the driving force behind Avant-Garde in Palm City, Florida. Jeremy’s commitment to perfection, passion for craftsmanship, and bold vision for the future of custom car interiors have made Avant Garde a unique name in the industry.

In this episode, Jeremy opens up about how he started Avant-Garde, his journey from car audio to upholstery, and how his team creates some of the most innovative interiors in the business. From perfecting the art of high-end custom interiors to pushing the envelope with cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and CNC stitching, Avant Garde is always ahead of the curve. But it's not just about tech — Jeremy shares how his Midwestern values of family, respect, and integrity drive every aspect of his business.

"You can turn off a budget, you can ignore a budget, but it’s tough to put your passion, your goals aside to try to make it less." – Jeremy Carlson

In This Episode:

- The story behind Avant Garde and does it really have a financial backing from a casino?

- How passion and precision come together to create world-class custom car interiors.

- The challenges and rewards of balancing work, family, and a growing business.

- Why Avant Garde is redefining the standards for automotive craftsmanship.

- Using technology like 3D scanning and CNC machines to bring designs to life.

- The role of AI in transforming design processes and how it's shaping the future of customization.

- Working with 21 Savage for his custom car

- Exclusive insights into Avant Garde’s plans for the future, including retail parts and expansion.

And, of course, Jeremy’s take on the electric car revolution — and how it fits into his vision.

Resources Mentioned:

- Roadster Shop - https://roadstershop.com/

- Joe Rogan - https://www.joerogan.com/

Connect with Jeremy Carlson and Avant Garde:

- Website: https://www.avant-gardedesign.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avant.garde.design/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-carlson-0169a71a5/

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