From Local Meets to Real Impact — This Is How We Scale It

Photographer: Scott Daigle

VIP Member: Vaj Sounsai

“Since the beginning, Selfvation has always been about building something real — not just for me, not just for the people closest to it, but for anyone who’s ever wanted to be a part of a car community that actually felt like a community.”

We’ve been doing the work. Hosting meets, making merch, building content, growing on social media, and supporting businesses that are part of the culture. And we’ve done all of it without cutting corners or chasing clout. Just consistent, real effort — and a lot of people coming together who genuinely care.

So when I tell you that launching our own app is one of the smartest and most necessary things we’ve done so far, I mean that. This isn’t hype. It’s not a status thing. It’s a move that sets the foundation for what’s next — and keeps everything we’re building in one place, finally.

We Needed a Home Base

Up to now, we’ve been spread across a lot of platforms.

• Instagram for photos.

• Facebook for events.

• Stories for updates.

• Group chats for meet info.

• Websites for blogs and merch.

It worked — but it was messy. You had to be in five different places just to keep up. That’s not how you scale a culture. That’s how people fall off, miss events, or never find out what’s going on.

So we built our own place.

The Selfvation app isn’t here to replace the group or social media — it just brings all the important parts into one, easy-to-access space.

Our Vision/Goal is to not only have our own app. But our own Warehouse ( About us)

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t

Here’s what you’ll find inside the app right now:

• A full event calendar with every verified car meet we post

• Access to subscriber-only updates and private meet details

• A section for blogs, builds, and business spotlights

• A growing list of members getting featured through video and written content

• Loyalty points, rewards, and a clean way to track perks

• A way to submit your build, your business, or your story

You don’t need a subscription to use the app. It’s free.

But if you want to support what we’re doing and get deeper access, that’s where the VIP tier comes in.

What Subscribers Get (And Why It’s Worth It)

If you subscribe, here’s what’s already included:

• VIP-only events and announcements

• Loyalty-based merch rewards (points for attending meets, buying merch, etc.)

• Feature submissions for blogs and videos

• Quarterly merch drops — shirts, stickers, license plates, etc. — shipped to you

It’s not just “extra content.” It’s access, recognition, and something tangible.

And to be honest, it’s the only reason we’re able to keep doing this at the level we are. The subscriptions don’t go in my pocket — they go right back into the community.

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This Helps Local Builders and Businesses Too

A lot of people in this scene are trying to get their name out — photographers, tuners, brands, shops.

They don’t always have big marketing budgets. But they’re doing great work, and they deserve to be seen.

That’s what the app helps with.

We can now feature them directly — through blog posts, videos, homepage features, and more.

It’s a clean, professional way to showcase who’s part of this movement and give them the spotlight they’ve earned.

And we’ll keep pushing that — not because it benefits us, but because it builds the culture stronger.

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This Isn’t Just About Now — It’s a Foundation

We didn’t build this app for where we’re at today — we built it for where we’re going.

Here’s what’s coming down the line as we grow:

• Check-ins at meets that earn you points automatically

• Digital flyers and meet pop-up alerts

• Live updates from events

• Vendor booth sign-ups

• Custom member profiles

• Direct links to business partners and member-run brands

• And eventually, access to the Selfvation indoor warehouse space when that becomes a reality

This app is our hub.

And it’s only going to get better.

We’re Not Renting Space Anymore

Social media is cool — but we don’t own any of it.

Pages get shadowbanned. Posts get lost in algorithms. People miss events because a post didn’t get pushed.

That’s why this matters.

We own the Selfvation app.

We control what gets posted, what gets seen, and how people stay connected.

No more depending on platforms that don’t care about car culture or community.

This is ours. Built by people who care, used by people who get it.

So What Should You Do With It?

• If you’ve ever been to one of our meets — download the app.

• If you’ve ever bought a shirt, sent in a car pic, or liked one of our posts — download the app.

• If you’ve ever wondered how to get more involved — download the app.

• If you’re someone building something of your own and want to connect with like-minded people — this is for you.

This isn’t just an app. It’s structure. It’s strategy. It’s sustainability.

And it’s all just getting started.

App’s live.

Let’s build.