Heavy Hitters #34

Go online, and you can read volumes about the power of a handshake. But step into the real world, and you’ll soon realize it’s nothing more than a quick, 2-second salutary gesture, which is as useless as the signature on a check with no funds. It’s also a lost art; many of today’s movers and shakers seem to have thrown the handshake in the same circular file as other antiquated business relics, such as the rolodex or boomerang-antenna limousines. A shame, really, that this once proud display of respect has been lost in the shuffle, as it used to be a measuring stick for what was to come. You could judge a good handshake and what lied ahead by the duration, grip, and eye contact of the handshake itself. Interpersonal…

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – HENRY DAVID THOREAU “He who stands for nothing will fall for anything.” – ALEXANDER HAMILTON “THE ONLY PLACE SUCCESS COMES BEFORE WORK IS IN THE DICTIONARY.” – VINCE LOMBARDI “Formal education will make you a living, self education will make you a fortune.” – JIM ROHN “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – ALBERT EINSTEIN “NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT YOU FEEL, IT’S LIKE SAYING SORRY FOR BEING REAL.” – ANONYMOUS “A SUPERIOR MAN IS MODEST IN HIS SPEECH BUT EXCEEDS IN HIS ACTIONS.” – CONFUCIUS “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – MARK TWAIN “BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS ALREADY TAKEN.” – OSCAR WILDE REAL TALK…

WWW.FREEHANDPROFIT.COM Would you be brave enough to cut up sneakers worth thousands in the name of art? This guy is, and the art world is certainly better for it. HH Magazine brings you yet another exclusive. Sneakers are serious business. Gone are the days of your father’s worn-out tennis shoes—today’s kids will camp out overnight for a chance to buy their dream pair of shoes and will use a cabinet’s worth of cleaning supplies to keep them looking brand-new, even after wear. Sneakers may indeed be the best example of the rampant materialism that has a permanent attachment on Generation Y and the sons and daughters of Reaganomics. Mixed-media artist and shoe collector himself, Freehand Profit, wholeheartedly agrees with this sentiment, and this theory gave birth to his artistic career.…

LB-PERFORMANCE.COM Lamborghini just turned 50 years old, and to commemorate its landmark achievements, the historic company decided to throw a little shindig—which boasted 350 cars from 27 countries. With guests coming from Indonesia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Singapore, and South Korea, it was only right that Mr. Kato of Liberty Walk fly in with crew in hand. After unloading his car from the Milan airport, it was time for the fun to start. On the calendar was a six-day soiree that started of with a 750-mile cruise through Italy with a final stop in Milan for the Grande Giro, or Grand Tour. To date, this gathering of Lamborghinis has become the most comprehensive and complete collection ever assembled, with a record number of Lamborghinis coming from Britain. For the event, Mr. Kato…

Name: Kevin Neman Location: Beverly Hills, California Web: matrixtextiles.com Succeeding in one business wasn’t enough for this man. With a thriving textile business under his belt, Kevin Neman pushed his chips to the center of the table and upped the ante on his own life by also succeeding in real estate. With the keys to a Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Porsche GT3 RS, and a sick pad in Beverly Hills, we’d say he is a definite heavy hitter. How did he do it? Read up. Goals and dreams are the fabric of every entrepreneur’s blueprint for success. We met a heavy hitter who embodies this in the most literal of senses: a textiles impresario named Kevin Neman. After learning the ropes of the industry from his father, Kevin and…

Location: Windsor, California Web: denbestemotorsports.com We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Passion breeds success. Just look at Bill and Lori DenBeste, the key holders to this unique collection of vehicles and the owners of DenBeste Motorsports. While the motorsports division of the couple’s company gets most of the shine, the DenBestes’ transportation company is the backbone—and also instrumental in the Gulf Coast cleanup of the BP oil spill. Give yourself a minute to take a look into the lives of these two die-hard domestic enthusiasts. And in case you dare ask, yes, this collection is full-sized and not your average Hot Wheels stockpile. The age-old adage “Behind every great man is a great woman” can definitely be verified by our latest feature, Bill DenBeste. He can certainly…