Making it Happen
With patience, a strong work ethic, and a knack for making knowledgeable friends, Daniel’s bold moves have paid off. Each win brings him the confidence he needs to take another bigger, bolder leap forward — crafting exciting works, writing new life chapters, growing his business, swapping out broken radiators, or safely reaching camp in the middle of nowhere.
“I took my pickup on a recent trip to Denver, and I was trying to reach this camp spot up in the remote Alabama Hills. I was pretty scared, but thanks to my BFGs, the truck absolutely crushed this trail full of huge boulders. I didn't air down because I had no ability to air up again. I didn't even engage four-wheel drive! In my truck, I can do anything.”
Along with his unfailing tires, Daniel’s community gives him the confidence to make big moves. It’s a central theme in his life. His former career in the restaurant space was full of collaborators and friends. His ceramics business connects him to illustrators, artists, and customers. And his obsession with vintage Toyotas surrounds him with a sprawling community of instant friends, resources, and co-adventurers.
“Owning a vintage vehicle requires an immense amount of patience, money, and work. But it brings so much to my story. My life today is a crazy, interconnected web of Toyota people. Not only do I have my favorite shop on speed dial, I have a random man I’ve never met in person on speed dial because he owns a Land Cruiser junkyard in North Carolina.”