HorsepowerFreaks Inc.

Performance and aftermarket auto parts

"Ambition, dedication, innovation, and finding and motivating the best staff possible"

"Happiness times years. Be as happy as you can for as long as you can."

"Be slow to hire and quick to fire."

"No tipping point. Just lots of hard work"

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Company Details

Location: Portland, OR
Founders: Chris Bergemann, 38

Website: www.horsepowerfreaks.com

Year Started: January 2001

Initial Investment: $150K

Turned a Profit: 2002

First Million: 2003

2002 Sales: $570K

2006 Sales: $5.4M

Number of Employees:

Day 1: 1

2006: 15

2007: 28*

* Projected by 2008

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