Brian Barber

Built a national auto parts distribution company from zero to eight figures in under 7 years. What started with one $100K container of winter tires from China is now a multi-location operation importing 30+ containers per year from 7 factories across Asia. We're not a typical distributor.. we're building the most tech-forward auto parts company in Canada. → 3 locations across Ontario (Winchester HQ, Ottawa, NEW COMING SOON) → Private label brands: Bremex (brakes), Tectonic (chassis), Krypton (wheels) → Custom AI-powered ERP replacing $35,000+/year in SaaS → B2B wholesale portal with real-time inventory + vehicle fitment → Expanding into the U.S. market 2027 Third-generation automotive.. building toward a fourth.

Grew the family business from $750K to $4M in annual revenue. Started as a licensed technician at 16.. became VP by 22.. eventually launched the distribution arm that became Capital Auto Parts. → Managed team of 10+ across service, parts, and operations → Oversaw full shop operations: diagnostics, repair, fleet maintenance → Built vendor relationships that later became our import pipeline → Made $135K/year at Canadian Tire Edmonton before coming back to build something of our own The shop my grandfather Roy started at a gas station in 1967 is still running today.