Brian Fuente
The Aero Bar / Aero Build / Coast
Brian Fuente is a trailblazing entrepreneur transforming the mobile business landscape with Aero Build. Driven by a love for the open road and a spirit of adventure, Brian saw the opportunity to merge vintage charm with cutting-edge technology and functionality. In 2017, he found a classic camper trailer and transformed it into Nashville’s first mobile bar, The Aero Bar. Through determination, perseverance, and a bit of trial and error, Aero Build was born—a brand known for its sophistication and modern style. Brian's commitment to delivering seamless, innovative mobile experiences has earned Aero Build recognition from enthusiasts and media outlets all over the world, solidifying its impact on the industry. Since 2019, Brian has helped over 300 entrepreneurs launch their mobile businesses.
What is a personal piece of advice that you lean on and could pass on to others?
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
Success shouldn't make us complacent, and failure shouldn't deter us from trying again. Instead, it's the resilience and determination to keep moving forward that truly matters in achieving our goals.
Best business book you’ve ever read?
Honestly I am not a reader, however I really enjoyed reading Traction by Gino Wickman
One misstep you took in your business that you could caution others about?
In 2022, I decided to turn off sales of the product that was our bread and butter to shift all focus on the R&D of a new product line. Turning off that faucet cost me over $1 million in lost revenues. Looking back I could’ve continued sales of that product and also R&D’d the new product simultaneously.
However, I am now proud of that moment and I now consider 2022 my biggest personal growth year. Yes it was costly, but it brought my partners and my team together stronger than ever and we followed that with a hugely successful 2023. And at the end of it all, we created the world’s first (and most bad ass) all-electric travel trailer, Coast Model 1.
How to you de-stress after a particularly hard day?
I am still working on a solution - ha! Hopefully EO can help!
What’s something about you that would surprise everyone reading this?
I was a touring artist for 15 years before starting my business. Another surprise might be that I met my wife on a national singing competition show!
What part of EO are you most looking forward to?
I am looking forward to connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and to grow my network of like minded individuals. We all know it can be lonely at the top!
Any exciting plans for 2024?
I am looking to continued growth and putting more trailers on the road!
