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Is it really worth it to have thousands of dollars in expenses every month? Or better yet does it fit the goals you created when you first started your detailing business?
Being your own boss and creating freedom for yourself is probably a couple benefits you wanted when you first started your own detailing business. The one thing that can take all of that away is growing way too fast or by over extending and building a business that is too big.
By no means am I saying that having employees or a big shop is a bad thing or that it is not profitable because it definitely is if done right. What I will say though is that being small has so many benefits that being big doesn't have. So really consider growing your car detailing business slow and take advantages of the perks that being small has to offer.
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Can you imagine your auto detailing business providing you with EXACTLY what you want in life? I mean really think about what you want out of your business.
Is it making $1,000 a week? Is it making $5,000 a week? Or maybe it is hiring employees and allowing you to shed some of the physical tasks that come with detailing?
Whatever goal you have it is highly important to have some type of direction so that you can achieve these things. In this episode I talk about something super simple but highly effective for leveling up a detailing business. Plus, it is something I do on a regular basis.
In this episode you will learn:
How to come up with small goals that will lead to the "big dream" you have in your headHow to be productive by working in baby stepsThings I would accomplish first to achieve some of the most common goals detailers may have📱 Follow on Instagram @the.detail.spot
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If you are a regular listener then you know I have been inactive for a couple months. I feel like I owe it to everyone to tell you what I have been up to and give you a little look at what's been going on in my life.
This episode is just to let you guys know what's been going on and to give you peace of mind that the episodes and content will be back as usual going forward.📱 Follow on
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Have any of your detailing clients said things like "let me talk to my wife" or "let me think on it" when you tell them the price of your services?
It is honestly pretty common and it is normally due to a few different things such as: trust, availability, or most commonly the price is out of their budget. Now most detailing businesses will let these clients slide through the cracks and not put any effort into trying to get them on the schedule.
In this episode of The Detail Spot Podcast I want to leave you with a few different approaches to start converting more of these clients that don't initially book with you. Don't get me wrong, not every single client will still automatically say yes but I can promise you that you will still convert some of these after using what's inside this podcast episode.
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We talk a lot on this episode about achieving success or taking our auto detailing businesses to the next level but who better to really shine light on the topic than Jeremy Stevens the owner of Shine Supply and Stevens Detailing.
This is a guy that I have truly looked up to in this industry from the very beginning and the one that I consider the G.O.A.T. of detailing. This is due to his experience, how he approaches business, and just overall him as a person.
In this episode we talk about A LOT of different topics including:
Jeremy's take on what every business owner should do to take their business up a level and to have not just short term gains but long term success. How you can't do anything right if you don't work on yourself firstThe evolution of detailing from when Jeremy started in the 90's to nowThe reason going all in is the only way.That is what we are going to get into in this episode.📱 Follow on Instagram @the.detail.spot
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Big question is should you offer car wash services as an auto detailer?
The car wash service and detailing service is so similar but two totally different business models. Detailing being a lot more in depth and car washing being on the cheaper side and a lot quicker.
I notice a lot of detailers offering $20-$40 washes as well as their normal car detailing packages and yes this can be extremely profitable. I mean just think if you did 10 washes at $40 in a day that is $400 which is not bad for a days worth of work.
The big question is does it look bad for a detailer to offer that type of service at such a low price point.
That is what we are going to get into in this episode.
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Did you just start your auto detailing business? Or have you been open for awhile now but just not really growing at the rate you wish you would?
Check this out! In this episode I will share a few things that I think could really benefit you and could help grow that much quicker and trust me I have been in your shoes before. My business within the first year didn't do anything and to be honest I was probably losing money. I did everything wrong until I started pivoting and doing some of the things I talk about in this episode.
In this episode you will learn:
How to get more clients to know who you areHow to look more professionalOne place that you should be detailing for that can really help boost your growthAs always I hope you enjoy the episode and if you ever have any questions or want to connect always feel free to send me a message on Instagram.
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2023 is here and it is definitely going to be the year you take your auto detailing business to the next level. That could mean more money, a new shop, hiring employees, or maybe its taking a step away to let your business work for you.
Whatever the case may be it will require some strategy and effort on your end to make sure things start to happen.
In this episode of The Detail Spot Podcast we are talking about some things that you and I can both work on to ensure we blow 2023 out of the park and so that we can have a record setting year. This means no quitting after a month or two and going back to doing the same thing we were in 2022. I personally want to have a banger year and I know you probably do too.
In this episode you will learn:
How to achieve your goals by taking small stepsHow to stay consistent so that you can take your detailing business beyond what you can imagineHow to drown out what doesn't make you money📱 Follow on Instagram @the.detail.spot
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Have you ever played the game Would You Rather? Or maybe you call it something like This or That.
I figured it would be pretty fun to play it with auto detailing topics. For example: Would you rather be a mobile or shop based detailing company?
Or would you rather detail a muddy exterior on a lifted truck or detail a dirty interior on a mini van?
I give my opinions on why I chose the ones I did in this episode and a little advice / tips to go with each one of them.
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The auto detailing industry is a crazy space that I absolutely love but I also hate some areas of it and I am sure you share some of the same like and dislikes.
Detailing is something I have been doing since I was a junior in high school and it is something that has taught me a ton about work ethic, branding, and just overall how to build something that I really take pride in. It is also a space that I have really got to see change over time for the good and for the bad.
In this episode you will learn:
3 reasons I love the car detailing industry3 reasons I hate the industry📱 Follow on Instagram @the.detail.spot
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There are so many car detailers starting everyday. So how to you compete with the ones that are charging a rate that is EXTREMELY low?
I hear so often that these detailers that are charging $50 for "Full Details" are ruining the detailing industry but I am not sure that it is the case.
I used to think these detailers with a crazy low price we taking business from me, that they were giving a false narrative to the market, and that they were undercutting the detailers that do this as a career. I actually no longer think that way and in reality I actually think they help the industry and help the detailers that are really trying to stand out.
In this episode you will learn:
How the cheapest detailers actually help the industry in a wayHow to stand out in the auto detailing industryWhy you should price your services based on how good your business looks and performs📱 Follow on Instagram @the.detail.spot
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In this episode of The Detail Spot Podcast we are going to answer some of the most asked questions that detailing business owners ask.
First question I get a lot is: How much should I charge if I just started my detailing business within the last year to two years.
Second question is: How to stay busy consistently or how to stay booked a little ahead of schedule?
Third: Biggest advice tip that I could give a detailer looking to have success?
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Paint correction and polishing can be overwhelming, frustrating, and complicated if you don't know what products and pads to use. It can be ultra overwhelming especially if you have too many products in your arsenal.
In this episode I tell you what my favorite compound and polish is and which pads go great with them.
The compound I recommend is a diminishing abrasive. This means it has enough "grit" to cut through some pretty heavy defects and after heating up this abrasive it will then turn to a polish like substance giving it the ability to finish out a lot better than other compounds.
The polish I recommend for car detailing is an extremely versatile polish that can be used alone for enhancement services or to refine / finish out after compounding.
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There are some pretty crazy myths that have been created by other detailers in the industry when it comes to starting or growing a car detailing business.
Starting or growing a business is hard and takes a lot of effort from you as the owner. The one thing you don't need is false ideas in your head telling you not to do it or that you are not ready yet. Some of the myths in this episode may be some of the things holding you back.
In this episode you will learn:
- If you need a shop to detail out of
- If you need to use the clients water or electric
- If you have to know how to paint correct a vehicle when starting
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Being your own boss is pretty freaking cool honestly and then you add getting to do something you are truly passionate about such as detailing cars makes it even cooler.
But not to say that being the owner of an auto detailing business doesn't come with its ups and downs. There are so many different tasks we have to do such as market, build our online presence, excel in communication, network, and so much more. It can get pretty stressful sometimes and be mentally exhausting.
In this episode Joe Woolard with Duck Detail and I talk about some pretty relatable things and some areas that you may be able to implement in your detailing business to help speed up your growth process.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to take care of your mental health as a detailerHow to properly communicate with your clientsThe importance of sounding professional📱 Follow on Instagram @the.detail.spot
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There are a ton of areas that will require your attention when being the owner of your car detailing business but these two things I talk about in this episode are a couple areas that I think will give you maximum growth if you put a lot of your attention on them.
These areas are two things I wish I would have done more of when I first started and would have honestly put us way further ahead than where we are today.
In this episode you will learn:
How to re-market to your existing clients Why reviews are so important to a successful detailing businessA way to get more reviews consistently📱 Follow on Instagram @the.detail.spot
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Imagine being able to add an extra $500 - $1500 a week doing a couple very simple detailing services for clients that are already on your schedule.
In this episode you will learn:
2 easy to provide auto detailing services you can provide for clients that are already on your schedule to raise your average ticket price per service. How to deliver / communicate these services to your clientsRecommended products to make the service that much easier and to get a great resultSelling extra services can be really uncomfortable sometimes and I also have that feeling. It is personally not my favorite thing in the world to do but it is something we as business owners need to do to increase revenue. The cool part is though is in this episode I breakdown how I offer certain services and a way to look at selling so it doesn't have to be intimidating.
The "money maker" car detailing services that I talk about in this episode are going to be services that are a win win for you and your client. They are going to be affordable for them, easy to apply for you, and in my experience have a high conversion rate compared to some other services.
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You know how you see all of these new detailers starting every year? It kind of stinks doesn't it?
Well it doesn't really have to. There will always be new detailers starting in this industry because of how easy it is to get started. It doesn't require really any money and the actual detailing of the vehicle isn't that hard. It is the business side of detailing that is the hard part. This is also what will filter out who will really make it or not.
In this episode of The Detail Spot Podcast I share how you still succeed no matter how many auto detailing businesses start in your area and how you can become a "rated 99" overall detailer.
In this episode you will learn:
How to separate your business from the hundreds of other businessesWhat it really takes to succeed as an auto detailing businessWe would love to have you as a member of The Detail Community! We believe you have the skills and talent to have success in this industry. By joining you will have instant access to a library of resources, exclusive live events, members only podcast episodes, a private community of other like minded detailers ready to support you every step of the way, and so much more. Click here to learn more.
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Ceramic coating jobs can be great money but have you ever thought about the downside to selling them?
Ceramic coatings have all of these crazy good benefits and they last so much longer than your typical waxes or sealants. So why would a client choose to get future detailing services if their vehicle already has this magic potion on their car that last for years?
Coatings can and should get you more returning business than your basic detailing services if you sell them correctly and that's what this episode is all about.
In this episode you will learn:
How to sell ceramic coating services in a way that it still makes you money in the futureRequiring an inspection every 6 months to a year after a coating is installed will benefit you and the clientWhy you should never set crazy high expectations out of a ceramic coating.We would love to have you as a member of The Detail Community! We believe you have the skills and talent to have success in this industry. By joining you will have instant access to a library of resources, exclusive live events, members only podcast episodes, a private community of other like minded detailers ready to support you every step of the way, and so much more. Click here to learn more.
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One thing that all successful car detailing businesses have in common is a good marketing strategy.
Marketing is the thing that pushes your brand in front of your ideal audience. This is what can really take your detailing business to that next level. This is easier said than done though because a lot of detailers are marketing completely wrong.
When marketing you have to do a few things. You have to make sure you are putting your content in front of people who could actually be a paying customer, make sure your brand is solid and looks better than the rest, and you have to do things that stand out.
In this episode you'll learn:
Organic and paid advertisement strategyHow to stand out on social media The importance of having a solid foundation before marketingWe would love to have you as a member of The Detail Community! We believe you have the skills and talent to have success in this industry. By joining you will have instant access to a library of resources, exclusive live events, members only podcast episodes, a private community of other like minded detailers ready to support you every step of the way, and so much more. Click here to learn more.
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