Behind The Boom

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 CompanyIn 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 industryFollow 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.