Brick by Brick

Nate@IND · 04-05-2012, 01:26 PM

While perfecting our business here at IND Distribution we've found that many things used to improve a business can simply be bought- new equipment, a larger building, even additional staff can all be added with a simple infusion of funds. Improving a business can be a relatively easy task in this way, simply add money and the business can grow and expand. While there is truth to this lesson, this knowledge comes with a caveat. This is because some of the most critical things in business cannot be purchased, borrowed, or even stolen.

A company's heritage can never be bought, it can only be earned. Decades of hard work and sacrifice are what give a business its unique personality, it's story. As we begin a major remodel of our building we reflect on where this structure has been, what stories it's walls tell us, and where it will take us in the future.

The building that houses IND is much more than just that, it is a reflection of three generations of heritage. Starting with Lucciano Palella, a first generation immigrant from Italy, our shop was built brick-by-brick by its own workers to be what it is today. The trench for each paint booth was dug by Lucciano himself, and all of us at IND have had a hand in maintaining the building.

This year we will give back to the place that gives us our identity by renovating this building. 30 years of use as a shop and warehouse take their toll on any structure, and this month we will begin a major remodeling of our facility that will be completed in stages and last through the summer. We will post progress as we go, so check back frequently for more updates!

THE TECH · 04-05-2012, 01:28 PM

Nice group of cars you own.

Giccy · 04-05-2012, 01:32 PM

Great read.

It's almost unfair. You guys are so good with cars, so great as business managers, and such great writers.

Seriously, kudos to you and your team for an unparalleled level of excellence.

Nate@IND · 04-05-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Giccy Gic

Great read.

It's almost unfair. You guys are so good with cars, so great as business managers, and such great writers.

Seriously, kudos to you and your team for an unparalleled level of excellence.

Thanks!

BUT we have a very ugly location to say the least

we understand that all bases need to be covered.

jeff@autocouture · 04-05-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Thanks!

BUT we have a very ugly location to say the least

we understand that all bases need to be covered.

its whats on the inside that counts

congratulations!

Singletrack · 04-05-2012, 01:49 PM

Awesome fellas! Look forward to seeing the beginnings of the renovation next week!

IND-Distribution · 04-05-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

Awesome fellas! Look forward to seeing the beginnings of the renovation next week!

In the interim we are keeping busy by renovating your car's interior.

I already have a contractor laying the wood floor in the trunk...

Singletrack · 04-05-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

In the interim we are keeping busy by renovating your car's interior.

I already have a contractor laying the wood floor in the trunk...

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...and

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IND-Distribution · 04-05-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...and

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gkap · 04-05-2012, 03:13 PM

sick cant wait to see it when its done.

GOLFFRR · 04-05-2012, 03:20 PM

Nice, looking forward to seeing the end result!

MentholGuy · 04-05-2012, 06:24 PM

Awesome!! Can't wait!

aus · 04-05-2012, 07:22 PM

Congrats on 30 years.
Please don't go OVER THE TOP like 360 did with the cars and new office.

Darth One · 04-05-2012, 07:55 PM

I don't care what your shop looks like as long as make our cars look like the way they do

But congrats on all your success!

M3PO · 04-05-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@AUTOcouture

its whats on the inside that counts

congratulations!

BIG +1 to this! 99% of us will never see youR physical location! Just keep doin' what you guys have been doin'!

jeff@autocouture · 04-05-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Congrats on 30 years.
Please don't go OVER THE TOP like 360 did with the cars and new office.

If there's anything we've learned, IND keeps it classy!

klammer · 04-07-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singletrack

Awesome fellas! Look forward to seeing the beginnings of the renovation next week!

Dude! We should've coordinated the trip.... I'm about to visit the gang as well. Wait for me! And.... what are you doing now? Don't make your car better than mine!

Nate, I'll be renovating the bathroom when I get there.... I probably need to refill the soap again as well.

You renovate and I'll drop the bombs

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sawzall · 04-07-2012, 08:02 PM

Congratulations! I can't wait to make my next trip down!

M3SQRD · 04-07-2012, 08:15 PM

Congrats on 30 years! Just keep doing what you guys have been doing and no one will care about your "ugly location"

PhillyNate · 04-07-2012, 09:02 PM

All I know is Nate and IND got gloss black grilles from Chicago to my house in Philly in 48 hours. The goods are reasonably priced and the customer service is impeccable. Bravo, keep doing what your doing.

SchnellM3 · 04-07-2012, 10:35 PM

Congratulations to everyone at IND can't wait to see the finished project

Nate@IND · 04-08-2012, 02:11 PM

I'm out of town for the weekend but I heard the new floors went in the main entrance. Update photos coming this week.

04-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#1
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2866 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Brick by Brick While perfecting our business here at IND Distribution we've found that many things used to improve a business can simply be bought- new equipment, a larger building, even additional staff can all be added with a simple infusion of funds. Improving a business can be a relatively easy task in this way, simply add money and the business can grow and expand. While there is truth to this lesson, this knowledge comes with a caveat. This is because some of the most critical things in business cannot be purchased, borrowed, or even stolen. A company's heritage can never be bought, it can only be earned. Decades of hard work and sacrifice are what give a business its unique personality, it's story. As we begin a major remodel of our building we reflect on where this structure has been, what stories it's walls tell us, and where it will take us in the future. The building that houses IND is much more than just that, it is a reflection of three generations of heritage. Starting with Lucciano Palella, a first generation immigrant from Italy, our shop was built brick-by-brick by its own workers to be what it is today. The trench for each paint booth was dug by Lucciano himself, and all of us at IND have had a hand in maintaining the building. This year we will give back to the place that gives us our identity by renovating this building. 30 years of use as a shop and warehouse take their toll on any structure, and this month we will begin a major remodeling of our facility that will be completed in stages and last through the summer. We will post progress as we go, so check back frequently for more updates! __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Nice group of cars you own.
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Giccy Captain 33 Rep 748 Posts Drives: like he has much to learn Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Great read. It's almost unfair. You guys are so good with cars, so great as business managers, and such great writers. Seriously, kudos to you and your team for an unparalleled level of excellence.
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Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	Awesome fellas! Look forward to seeing the beginnings of the renovation next week!
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Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	sick cant wait to see it when its done.
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GOLFFRR 10772 Rep 27,587 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	Nice, looking forward to seeing the end result! __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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MentholGuy 189 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Cal iTrader: (12)	Awesome!! Can't wait!
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04-05-2012, 07:22 PM	#13
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Congrats on 30 years. Please don't go OVER THE TOP like 360 did with the cars and new office. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I don't care what your shop looks like as long as make our cars look like the way they do But congrats on all your success!
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sawzall Major 50 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 911S [10.00] 2011 911 GT3 RS [0.00]	Congratulations! I can't wait to make my next trip down!
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M3SQRD Major General 2094 Rep 5,488 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Congrats on 30 years! Just keep doing what you guys have been doing and no one will care about your "ugly location"
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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	All I know is Nate and IND got gloss black grilles from Chicago to my house in Philly in 48 hours. The goods are reasonably priced and the customer service is impeccable. Bravo, keep doing what your doing. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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SchnellM3 Digger 205 Rep 2,619 Posts Drives: 03 E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 Tra ... [8.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [8.30] 2009 Yamaha R1 (FOR ... [9.50]	Congratulations to everyone at IND can't wait to see the finished project __________________ 2009 E92 M3 /// Melbourne Red /// Fox Red /// M DKG Full Innotech Exhaust - DINAN Intake - IND Engine Bay Appearance - IND Hand Stitched Boot Covers - and much more....
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Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2866 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	I'm out of town for the weekend but I heard the new floors went in the main entrance. Update photos coming this week. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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