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What does the repossession world actually look like behind the scenes? In this episode of Behind the Boom, we sit down with Eric, a commercial repo specialist who’s built a reputation recovering everything from forklifts and heavy equipment to luxury vehicles and even medical machines. Most people picture repossessions as chaotic and confrontational, but the reality is very different. A large percentage of these jobs are voluntary, and success in this industry comes down to professionalism, communication, and experience. We talk about how he got started, the craziest repos he’s handled, and what it really takes to operate at a high level in the commercial repo space. If you’ve ever been curious about how repos actually work, this episode gives you a real inside look at a side of the industry most people never see.

In this episode of Behind the Boom, we sit down with one of the co-owners of Pepe’s Tow to hear his side of the story: my uncle Manuel Acosta. After starting alongside his brother in the early days of Pepe’s Tow, he eventually branched off into the Inland Empire to build something of his own. What followed was years of hard work, risk, and growth as he turned that move into a thriving operation. This episode is his version of the journey, the decisions, the challenges, and what it really took to grow in a different market while still being part of the bigger picture. Together with his brother in Los Angeles, their paths helped turn Pepe’s Tow into one of the largest heavy duty towing operations around. If you’re interested in business, growth, or what it takes to build something from nothing in this industry, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Episode 4 of Behind The Boom - The Man Behind LA’s Most Famous Police Chases. In this episode, I sit down with my Stu Mundel (SkyFOX / KTLA), one of the most iconic TV helicopter news reporters. Known for his hilarious humor and witty remarks on live air, Stu is well known in not just the Los Angeles area but all over the world for his police pursuit reporting.  We go over how Stu got started in this industry, his takes on new school vs old school tech, and so much more. Buckle up because this episode is a doozy!  In this episode we cover:- How Stu got started in the news and helicopter- The evolution of news reporting since the 90s- Personal stories such as his favorite cars- Drama behind the scenes in the news reporting world- Great advice Follow the show for more conversations about towing, heavy recovery, crazy roadside stories, and the people behind the trucks plus adjacent industries like this one. New episodes weekly.

In this episode of Behind the Boom, we talk about how Pepe’s Towing grew from a single truck into a heavy recovery operation with multiple rotators. We discuss the purchase of the first rotator and how it changed the business, what led to buying additional rotators, and what it really takes to become a heavy duty recovery operator. This episode is all shop talk. We get into some of our toughest recoveries, lessons learned on the road, and the realities of working major accident scenes. If you are interested in heavy towing, rotator operations, or the world of large scale vehicle recovery, this episode gives you a real look at the work behind the scenes. Behind the Boom is the official podcast of Pepe’s Towing Service where we share stories, experience, and the realities of heavy recovery.

Episode 2 – From One Truck to California’s Largest Tow Company In this episode, I sit down with my dad, the founder of Pepe’s Towing Service, to talk about how it all started. What began by recycling junk cars for $100, eventually grew into one of the largest towing and recovery companies in California. In this conversation, we go back to the early days of working long hours, taking risks, and building a reputation in an industry where trust and reliability mean everything. My dad shares the real story behind the growth of Pepe’s: the struggles, the big breaks, the crazy recoveries, and the decisions that helped turn one truck into a fleet of over 100. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a business from the ground up or what the towing industry is really like behind the scenes, this episode is for you. In this episode we cover: - How Pepe’s Towing first started - The challenges of building a towing company from scratch - Stories from the early days of heavy-duty recovery - Growing from one truck to a fleet of over 100 - Lessons learned from decades in the towing industry Follow the show for more conversations about towing, heavy recovery, crazy roadside stories, and the people behind the trucks.

In Episode 1 of Behind the Boom, we talk about how social media has completely changed our towing business, from bringing in new jobs to reshaping how the public sees our industry. We discuss the negative perception surrounding towing, why the industry is resistant to change, and how we’re working to shift that narrative. New episodes weekly.