2MinuteTuesday – Orianno Giammichele

Oriano Giammichele
GT Racing Mobile Mechanic

From a chicken pen to racing car pens, this local mobile mechanic has had a diverse journey into business.

My interest in business comes from …..
Wanting to go motor racing since I was little, and loving the idea of cruising around the race track.

I made my first dollar …..
Cleaning a chicken pen. And I was paid with a watercolour paint set.  I cannot remember why but I think I was doing some painting at the time.

If I wasn’t doing what I am currently doing, I’d be …..
Making furniture. Love working with wood.  When I finished school I went into a furniture shop and became an apprentice.

My favourite song ……
Telegraph road Dire Straits, for starters.

The best read I’ve had was ….
And still is  The Bible

My best investment was ….
And still is, spending time with my family.

My worst investment was …..
Prudential.  And loosing 2 mil

The best advice I have been given ……
Talk time out of your week to spend with your Wife.

My greatest achievement is ….
My Children

The question I’m most asked is …..
Can you fix my car.

GT Racing is a family owned business with over 25 years experience in the mechanical and motor racing industry. Located in Albany Creek on Brisbane’s Northside, Ori and his team come to you to service and maintain your family car, business vehicles and fleet or weekend racer. Very convenient way to have your car maintained.

2MinuteTuesday is part of the Balanix Business Series where, each Tuesday, business owners and community leaders share personal insights that may benefit other business owners and the community.

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