![]() Paul and Putu, his wife and partner have a third location in Fresno, Ca. This location was and is a resounding success story leading to a similar operation in Stockton which does a terrific volume of business. Their unique, and hugely successful "Fresh Start Program" was opened and operates at the Paul Blanco Good Car Company on 2200 Fulton Ave in Sacramento. The Blanco family enterprises have moved into other parts of the city, and California in subsequent years. This venue garnered the attention of many media outlets, and as a result countless successful businesses were featured in various publications. Several of which have prospered and operate to this day. Operated as a community service in which it quickly became the cornerstone of many small businesses in the area. In another community service effort he opened a South Sacramento Flea Market. By Increasing of course the Spanish speaking staff, and service personnel, the outreach was hugely successful. He took steps to markedly improve the availability of financing to by offering upwards of 2 dozen lenders that cater to this hardworking community of Americans. Particularly, the Latino and Hispanic community. Being in an economically depressed area of the city he took steps to reach out to the community with opportunities for the residents, he strived to improve the access to services and employment for the minorities he served. Soon he had a Sacramento Chevrolet, and Mitsubishi franchise. More parent companies took notice of this upstart, dynamic marketer who had carved out a niche in the market place that was underserved. Once again he was again a smashing success. Paul purchased a Ford dealership in gorgeous Calistoga, California in the heart of the wine country. He sold this business to follow his dream of living in California (near his siblings). Focusing on making financing available to the average working person and those with some challenges Mr Blanco increased the rate of sales from a measly 5 new vehicles a month to an incredible 160 per month. With the proliferation of the SUV market Paul saw the handwriting on the wall and sold his company and invested in a west Texas new car franchise. He soon opened a second plant in Houston, Texas building the Empire Coach. Employing 130 people in a 200,000 square foot building. Remarkably Paul was the inventor, designer, production manager, and lead sales person traveling across America. The Omniicraft Company was the third largest in the world at a time when the industry was huge. Paul went on to develop a company that in 5 years was at the apex of the industry, almost single-handedly. Starting modestly, actually in his own garage. A family type vehicle that would fit into a normal garage and be driven daily, yet was perfect for road trips, and family vacations. Leveraging his knowledge of aftermarket products, and the demand for such products he went after what was in these pre-SUV times in high demand. Marketed as The Preferred Auto Solution he made solid connections with several dealers, and auto dealer groups that would give rise to future endeavors. ![]() Branching out on his own he became extremely successful selling greatly enhanced sound systems to local auto dealers and their customers. ![]() Working as a car stereo installer he developed deep understandings of auto sound installation and was before his time anticipating the future demand for quality auto sound systems. Educated at the University of Louisiana where he attained a Bachelor's in political science, Paul was immersed into the south Louisiana "laissez les bons temps rouler" attitude, and lifestyle.īut even then he would show the self starting entrepreneurial spirit that would separate him from his peers. Where young Paul was introduced to an entirely different culture and lifestyle. His father took a job coaching in New Iberia, Louisiana in the 1970's. ![]() Born into a family of educators (mother a teacher and father a legendary High School football coach) in 1961 in Wisconsin he had a remarkably all American type midwestern existence. ![]()
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