What does it take to be a winner? Living and winning in a competitive environment is challenging, especially when you see many talented people around you. You also need to have some unique skills to get ahead of others.  But today's guest has a simple philosophy that makes him a true winner in life. Of course, he and his team are very good at what they do and never give up easily.  NC Shop Talk welcomes Tony Miller of Stitches Custom Auto Upholstery, who was chosen as the winner of this year's NC Interior of the Year Awards. Discover what makes “Old Guy” Tony deserving of the accolade. He is a humble guy who does not brag about his skills or accomplishments, but he definitely has something valuable to share with everyone listening.  “If you want to win, keep trying until you win.” – Tony Miller In This Episode: - An exciting product launch for NC Carpet Binding & Equipment - Here's a funny story about Mal's first encounter with Tony - A brief background about Tony and how he got into the custom auto industry - Why Tony joined the NC Auto Interior Contest again after failing to win the grand prize in 2021 - How did Tony know it was time to hire people? - What is the biggest challenge with managing a team instead of doing things yourself? - Mal puts Tony on the Rapid Fire Hot Seat  - What does Tony's team member, Erick, think about him? And more! Connect with Tony Miller: - Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/stitchescustomautoupholstery/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tony_stitches/ Connect with Mal and NC Carpet:  - Website - https://www.n-ccarpet.com/ - Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/