Todd Leigeb's Journey to TSR: From DMs to Dreams | TST Ep. 19

🔥 Welcome to Episode 19 of Tin Soldier Tuesday! Today, we're thrilled to feature an incredible story of passion, dedication, and dreams coming true with our very own Todd Leigeb, affectionately known as Promod Todd. Join us as Todd shares his remarkable journey from reaching out to Jason via direct messages for car build advice to making the bold move from Midland, Michigan, to live in an RV in the back lot of our shop. 🚗💨
🛠 Todd dives into his evolution as a fabricator, his enthusiasm for small tire racing, and the exciting details of his Nova build. Celebrating his first year with us in Kentucky, Todd's story is not just about personal achievement but about fitting perfectly into the TSR family and crew. 🏁👨‍🔧
✨ This episode is more than just an interview; it's an inspiration for young and aspiring fabricators to pursue their dreams with tenacity. Todd's journey exemplifies what happens when you chase your passion with all you've got. Whether you're a seasoned fabricator, a car enthusiast, or someone who loves a good success story, this episode is for you!
🎧 Listen in as Todd shares insights from his journey, his love for the craft, and how he's loving life more than ever after a year of incredible growth and learning with the TSR team.
💬 We're excited to have Todd as part of our family, and we hope his story encourages you to chase your dreams, no matter how big or small. So, tune in, get inspired, and maybe you'll find the push you need to take that next big step in your journey!
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[@chadalac1977]

You can really tell what a special friendship y'all got. Or with a special person you are to be friends with. The reason I say that is watching the demeanor of the dog. The guy you're interviewing his dog is sitting on your lap lol and a chihuahua sometimes them are mean. Ricky really does good putting all the videos together. I will say and all y'all sure are good characters

[@lukedukeoutdoors5110]

That's what Dreams are made of!! Great interview! The evolution of Pro Mod Todd! 👍 Keep up these awesome interviews. 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@neilorange4112]

No doubt your surroundings definitely are important in every part of life in order to be happy and productive, i think that goes along with having religion and faithgreat job guys stay safe

[@ScubaSteve1]

Please keep updating the podcast to Spotify. Much easier to listen to in the car driving! Thanks!

[@dondotterer24]

Great idea doing an interview with your employees! It shows that you have some good down to earth guys. Thanks.

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

It's about time you guys do some in-house interviews.I love it, not that you're slacking in anything.I'm just saying you guys rock.I love this channel god speed

[@cmadisonSS]

Do a build series with his car! It would help create content and get his car closer to being complete. It could also open you up to drag and drive style customers. There some great drag and drive specific parts to be made! Also can we get a Cb update soooooon?

[@fahvo5522]

This is so sick to see. I played lacrosse and hung out with Todd in the skatepark days. Stoked to see him out here doing big things like this. Keep it up brotha 🤘🏽

[@tightlyloasted169]

Just the one I was waiting for! Ready to see Pro Mod Todd rip his hot rod down the track!

[@johnchopp3278]

Far to Midland Todd 😂 Good job Michigan Homie💯👍

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

Something that I've noticed you. Folks don't know if you do it on purpose, although I've noticed every. One that works for you is just a salt of the Earth, kinda person. Please don't change that you guys are all very creditable. People and I get emotional quite often watching this. I like that you're real.I like that a lot.There's no Hollywood bullshit here.And I love that.Tin Soldiers to the front,are the front,and that won't change

[@jimritter7945]

Great podcast guys. I love it how everyone kinda throws their thoughts in on things. I gotta say I can’t imagine working at a place that you could really enjoy doing what you do and then on top of that have people you work with that you literally look forward to seeing. Don’t get me wrong I like a fair amount of people I work with but then there’s the Debbie downers that can just suck the positive energy right out of ya. Really like how you said that talent was low on the list of why you’d hire someone to. I mean there’s a ton of people that are very talented but just aren’t the type you wanna work for or with cause they really do suck the energy out of the room.

[@brucehuff5566]

Love these podcasts. There is inspiration in everyone of them. Stay safe

[@jeremywitteveen880]

Really cool, michigan fabricator here so cool to hear Todd's story. I would of killed for that opportunity when I was his age.

[@learysinsight9617]

Kentucky is really cool. I was there for the first time last year for the GS National's in Bowling Green. What a Rockin' bunch of people!!

[@samdemartino2531]

Awesome interview! Keep it up!

[@joshuacrawford4319]

I knew I liked this guy! ProMod Todd!

[@d_isturbed5493]

Would love to come hang out with you guys! I know things arent always what they appear when it comes to videos BUT you guys all look so grounded and down to earth that i certainly want to experience it for myself! Thanks for being chill! Thanks for sharing another great perspective of TSR!

[@topshelf4165]

We wanted to get a cannon when we ran our lil dragstrip but the price of one years ago was insane !

[@toddclark332]

❤🔥💪🏼😁💙🙏racing time boys

[@deepsouthracer9656]

Great one with Todd really enjoyed it

[@Canadadry4lyf]

The good with the good man pro mod Todd is a bad ass

[@Dirtfloorfab]

It's hard to make change but you never know until you try. Also can 100% attest to the vibes part of work symmetry. I have a guy I work with that is just negative all the time and it just makes the days drag on

[@Ccwm7089]

Another great vid! Hey, I’ve gotta suggestion for the set. How about putting that rear end under the Tin Soldiers sign, kinda make it the center focal point between Jason & the interviewee. It’s always hidden behind the interviewee. Btw Jason, I miss the Motivational Mondays! Y’all keep up the good work!

[@jcnpresser]

I live in Boyle county here in central Kentucky. Close to the knobs, it’s fun riding around up and down the knobs. It me up if you wanna go on a ride one weekend. It’s kinda cool, they’re like baby mountains, lol.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Pro mod Todd FTW

[@OutlawChevy2]

Absolutely!

[@fredwicks1119]

That Kenny guy is bubble 😂

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@fredwicks1119 hahahaha

[@Guardianautoservices]

Great video! I needed it as i try to figure out "my thing"

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

I think build an acre compound,with Todd's house on it,at the shop, also,a guest house,for out of town customers can stay a day,or 2 while waiting for repairs or parts to finished.and security too,all in Todd's house,apartment, all in one,maybe 2 acres,if there is room. It would attract a lot of people that come and get parts that don't have to rent a hotel because they can stay at tin soldiers compound!

[@MPHMayhem]

Sick summer come on guys !!!

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Jason this one is for you and Todd I worked for a fabrication company in New Orleans named Buck Kreish which is a German last name and a sales men was talking with the owner and was trying to pronounce his last name and he was really messing it up and the owner told him know it's buck kreish just like Jesus's last name....lol I almost pisted on my self I never did think of Jesus having the last name christ...lol I love it great pod cast guys.

[@dianelavorgna6794]

Absoutely love this story I will agree with you Todd love the smell of rubber and the fumes

[@user-vg9on1dq7f]

Great job sir!

[@howididitgarage.]

23:49 southern Kentucky is awesome. 👍

[@ericaichinger4768]

Hey Todd Signing in from Ludington Michigan Hoping to go visit Kenny one of these day get my shit tuned

[@boostedthirdgenracing]

alaskans are proud we get to Texans state is the second biggest state hehe

[@Harmons1981icloud]

What up much respect n ❤😊

[@3rdgenjunkies57]

I miss the motivational Mondays.

[@kennyrmurray]

Man do you have room for another camper? I have a Great Dane puppy lol. I’m a 51 year old self employed plumber looking to get the hell out of NY. You can’t even jump on your dirtbike anymore just to take a ride through the woods because the cops would be all over you. My bike just sits. Actually we’re hoping to move to SC by my mother and sister. I was a Chevrolet certified tech on my first career. I’m hoping to get my procharger on witching the next couple weeks. You guys are very awesome and very sincere and that’s great! You don’t see that much here on Long Island

[@kennyrmurray]

I built a pretty sick go kart. I bought the HF 420, brought it home and tore it apart. Ported and milled the head of course, .100” longer billet rod, stronger valve springs, jetted the carb. I left the stock cam. I’d like to put it on my lathe and see if I can make a fixture to try and regrind it. I love projects on the lathe and mill!!

[@RedEyedPatriot]

#KentuckyRaised

[@gasparsperformance9841]

Hey Tin soldiers family, Do you feel that a containment seat can be a replacement for a funny car cage within a 25 cert race car? I know a funny car cage is a MUST in any vehicle with a 25 cert cage but I feel that a containment seat can do just as great of a job and I feel that the seat will be safer for vehicles that are street “legal”, such as drag and drive vehicles. I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.

[@joshwocher83]

Bobby would be an amazing FIL

[@lawhornracing6921]

I’ve got a nice camper Jason mind if I shack up next to him. I have a ton of skills and can lay some nice mig welds let me know. You’ll see see my work here soon

[@allenwilliams87]

Drag and drive makes the investment more feasible being you can still use and drive instead of having a 50k+ investment that has only one single purpose. Plus the wife can ride/drive also so it's a double win.

[@theenforcer5158]

Yo it’s Toady Beatz

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

If you carry 3 different sets of leaf Springs, there's no reason you can't tune your rear suspension on any surface.If it's horrible horrible you know which leaves brings to use

[@bigmikes2140]

If that dog isn’t named Bat or Batman you missed a opportunity

[@MatthewGuzman-yo2ew]

Brrrpppp Brrrrrpppppppp

[@ryanmidkiff2198]

Why wasn't Charlie their

[@Todd61.]

Must be a Todd thing 😂

[@gentrybohler6465]

2 class acts and no cussing to get your point across

[@user-kk3oj5um6e]

Yall should do a podcast with some one who's just a good Ole boy from a broken family who loves drag racing and is doing it his self , everybody yall have had on your podcast has a decent family and money , interview someone who is not so fortunate , just saying

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

Unfortunately texas has changed because joe rogan .did the , Don't California My texas , and I already happened