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175: How To Get Connected In Your Community

Today on the show we tell you how to get connected within your community to drive more sales to your auto detailing business. Networking and staying "top of mind" to potential customers is key and getting connected with you local community is how you do it. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how - Google Ad Words Training For Detailers . Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please reach out to us on our Facebook page.

Jun 17, 20156 min

174: Barry Meguiar (replay)

Today's show is a repeat of episode #100 with Barry Meguiar - There is so much jam packed info in this episode I felt like it was well worth another listen. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how - Google Ad Words Training For Detailers . Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please reach out to us on our Facebook page.

Jun 15, 20151h 25m

173: Accepting Credit Cards = Up selling

Studies show that people are willing to spend more money when they pay with their card. Square offers detailers a great way to accept credit cards with a nominal fee. If you own a shop thats even better you can get a square register! Square has also began to develop other CRM tools within their platform that can be used to increase sales to customers! Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how - Google Ad Words Training For Detailers . Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please reach out to us on our Facebook page.

Jun 12, 20156 min

172: Easy Trick For More Customers

Today on the show we let you in on an easy trick to reach more customers by going where all your customers already are, google. We offer up a detailed plan on how you can take advantage of the authority google offers and get your business in the first spot on the first page thus making you the go-to detailer in your local area. This proven method is what I'm currently using to crush my local competition and have customers practically begging to use my services. Now you can see the same result. Also included is the #1 mistake I see 99% of detailers making on their website! SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE FIRST 10 PEOPLE - enter promo code PODCAST and get 50% off the training course - that means you get this training for only $25 For more information go to AutoDetailingPodcast.com/Google Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how - Google Ad Words Training For Detailers . Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please reach out to us on our Facebook page.

Jun 10, 20158 min

171: Bud Abraham - The First Mobile Detailer In The World

Today on the show we have Bud Abraham - Bud Holds a BA and MA in Political Science & History, heTaught Jr. College for 4 years before entering the business world.In 1969 went to work for Hanna Car Wash Systems, the largest car wash equipment company in the world, at that time.Served in many capacities of marketing, advertising and sales. His last position with the company was Director of International Marketing & SalesBud, Left the company to start an Export Marketing Company helping US companies sell their products overseas.During that time he became involved with Car Care Corporation of Phoenix, Arizona who was in the early stages of developing the DETAIL PLUS concept of a high-tech, first class retail detail centre. He immediately saw the potential of the concept and jumped in to help the company establish and develop the concept. Part of that commitment was building two DETAIL PLUS Centers in Portland, Oregon while selling and marketing the DETAIL PLUS concept to international markets.In 1986 Car Care Corporation went out of business to pursue the development of automatic car wash/detail centres and at that time he took over the company under the name of DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems, marketing the concept to both the domestic and international markets.Within a few short years he became a leader in the promotion of auto detailing as a legitimate retail business.He was the founder of the Professional Detailing Association in 1989 and served as it's first executive director.He later, help to found the current International Detailing Association in 2006 and also served as it's first executive director.Today he serves as president of DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems, is an active member of the International Detailing Association, has served on the Boards of the International Carwash Association and the Western Carwash Association; writes articles on detailing in several trade journals, conducts detailing seminars and consults worldwide on auto detailing. He is married, has 4 daughters and enjoys NBA basketball. Connect With Bud: Bud Abraham On Facebook email [email protected] Detail Plus Car Appearance Systems http://www.detailplus.com Bud's Blog Detailer's World Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Jun 8, 201559 min

170: Helping A Detailer Out

Today on the show I share how I try and help out other detailers - passing along referrals and business in general. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Jun 5, 20156 min

169: How To Remove Scuff Marks From Doors

Today on the show we talk about a new way to How To Remove Scuff Marks From Doors. Im honestly not sure if everyone except for me knows about this trick or if Im the first to start talking about it, but for what ever its worth I hope you enjoy this episode and reach out to me and let me know if you have known about this trick for a long time or not! - Jimbo Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Jun 3, 20155 min

168: Nick Champman - Duesenberg Talk

Today on the show we have Nick Chapman from Nick's Custom Detailing. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Jun 1, 201543 min

167: Rotary...What's a Rotary

Today on the show we talk about rotary polishing and why its important to hone your craft with your old friend, the rotary polisher. I tell you about a real life example of where the rotary came to my rescue. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 29, 20155 min

166: Easy Up Sell - Headlights

Today on the show we talk about an easy up sell that gives a nice final touch on any detail. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 27, 20153 min

165: Easy Trick To Wash Cars Faster

Today on the show we share a helpful tip on a method I have implemented to speed up my car washing. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 22, 20155 min

164: To Say Your Eco Friendly Or To Not...

A big question right now in the detailing industry is to advertise yourself as eco friendly or not too, I share a funny story from an interaction with a client of mine recently...enjoy! Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email Jimbo@AutoDetailingPodcastdotCom

May 20, 201512 min

163: Flashback Friday - Interior Detailing Secrets

Today's episode is a flashback to 100 episodes ago - interior detailing secrets with Scott Perkin from Scotty's Shine Shop - Enjoy! This is Scotts 2nd time on the podcast, to listen to his first visit CLICK HERE. Today we talk about a topic that isnt very popular and you do not hear much about, yet for a detailer focusing on his/her retail side of the business this episode is of HUGE value. Check it out! With over 20 years of detailing experience with all types of auto, boat, motorcycle and RV detailing and running London’s ONLY certified detail shop and winner of the 2014 International Detailing Association “Detail Shop of the Year” award. Scotty’s Shine Shop employs methods for all their services such as hand car washing, polishing, interior detailing and full paint correction that have been perfected to a science via our longstanding dedication to ongoing training in the latest and safest techniques and guaranteed in our results. Connect with Scott: http://shineshop.ca https://www.facebook.com/scottysshineshop Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 15, 20151h 20m

162: Don't Have Coffee Breath

Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 13, 20153 min

161: Bob Phillips - P&S Sales

Today on the show we have Bob Phillips From P&S Sales. P&S Sales, Inc. was founded in 1961 by three partners who shared a common goal of providing quality products. Today P&S Sales, Inc. is recognized as one of the industry leaders in the auto detail industry. Connect With Bob and P&S Sales: Bob Phillips on Facebook P&S sales website P&S Sales Facebook Page Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 11, 201541 min

160: Website Tricks For More Clients

In todays quick tip we teach you how to get more appointments from your website. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 8, 20154 min

159: Business Is Hard

Today on the show we talk about how business is hard, but you can use that hardness to increase profits! Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 6, 20153 min

158: How To Handle Hard and Soft Paints w/ Matt Gibb

Today on the show we have Matt Gibb - to talk about how to handle super hard paints and super soft paints. Enjoy! The Must Have Tools For Dealing With All Different Types Of Paints - Dewalt Rotary Polisher Rupes 21mm Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer Rayon Pads MF Cutting Pad MF Finishing Pad M205 With a Cutting Pad My new 720 gsm washing towel [email protected] Connect With Matt - Detailology -SA's Leading Paint Polishing specialist / R & D Facility Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 4, 201548 min

157: Client Information = Profits

Today on the show we talk about the importance of keeping track of your clients information, even if that client has only purchased one time from you. Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

May 1, 20155 min

156: Getting More Efficient

Today on the show we teach you tips to get you more efficient! Raising your prices isn't the only way to increase your profitability, we will teach you the other side of the coin to put more money in your pocket! Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 29, 20156 min

155: Debt & Financing Your Detail Business

In today's episode we talk to Kevin Davis of Detailer's Helper, We talk about Detailer's Helper of course, but mainly about a completely different topic, Debt, Financing and how to have the most prosperous detail business possible. Viewing debt in the right light in the right way "rightly" can be a tremendous advantage for your detail operation. Not using debt "rightly" can have the opposite effect. We talk about when to use debt, when not to use debt, and how to secure the best type of debt. Also, Living a healthy, balanced life is one of the key to you're detailing success and we show you how. Quote Of the Show: "Don't get so caught up building a business that you forget to build a life" - Zig Zieglar Connect With Kevin: Facebook Detailers Helper Resources To Make You A Better Detailer: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks" target="_blank">Audible: No time to read books? No worries, listen to them on audible- Get 2 books FREE, Here. What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 27, 20151h 5m

154: Use LivingSocial To Get More Clients

On today's show we show you how to effectively use discount sites like living social to get more clients that pay full price. Its possible, i've personally done it and I tell you how here. Show Sponsor: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 24, 20157 min

153: Seriously You Need A Website

You seriously need a website for your detailing business. On today's show we show you how to get a free domain with hosting from one of the best hosting companies on the planet. Show Sponsor: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 22, 20156 min

152: Jeff Anguil - The 17 Year Old Detailer

Today on the show we have Jeff Anguil, a 17 year old detailer from Wisconsin. Jeff is a hustler and it all started one day when he went to his grandparents house to clean windows only to not be able to take his eyes off he grandfathers new Nissan Z - That night Jeff made the decision to invest $1500 of his parents money into his new detail business. Find out what happens next... Favorite Go To Detailing Product?: AMMO NYC line Flex 3401 Chemical Guys V-line Quote Of The Show: " Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity" - Seneca Connect With Jeff: Show Sponsor: Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 20, 201532 min

151: What Products Does Jimbo Use?

In this episode I share with you a brand new resource that was set up specifically with you in mind. I get a lot of questions about what products I use so for this reason I have set up a dedicated page (that will always be updated) of the exact products I'm currently using. Check it out HERE or just head over to autodetailingpodcast.com/resources. ps - never pay for shipping ever again when you shop from this page - or pay a little shipping and get your goodies the very next day, not more waiting for a week to receive you new toys! Show Sponsor: Blue Host - Get FREE domains with hosting plans - get your website back on track today! What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE. Looking to start your own mobile detailing business? Let us show you our fail proof way how - The Mobile Auto Detailing Academy. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 17, 20155 min

150: Are You Leaving Money On The Table?

Are you leaving money on the table each and every detail job you complete? Not after today...let us show you how to increase your customer spending without you having to raise your prices! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 15, 20154 min

149: ONR, Opti-Coat+, Opti-Seal and Much More...

Today on the show we sit down with Yvan Lacroix and Dann Williams representing Optimum Polymer Technologies. We talk about everything Opti offers and how their products are centered around making you more efficient in your detailing efforts. Weather its ONR or Opti-Coat Pro+, all of their products are designed by Dr. G in Memphis, TN, USA and designed to be easy to work with and give amazing results. ONR by itself has personally completely changed the way I wash and detail cars for my clients and has also helped me skirt around water run off fines and regulations. I would encourage all of you to try atlas one of opti's products and see how great that are for yourself. You can also listen to episode #88 with Yvan when we talked all about Efficiency and profitability CLICK HERE. Connect With Yvan on Facebook : Yvans Youtube Channel with great videos on how to properly use ONR, and some other funny stuff CLICK HERE. [email protected] 450-775-0508 Connect With Dann on Facebook: Big D's Mobile Detailing 619-952-4814 [email protected] Connect With The Opti Team: [email protected] Opti-Coat.net 901-363-4995 7a-4p CST M-F For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 13, 20151h 13m

148: Secret To Applying Trim Dressing

On today's show we share a quick tip on how to more effectively dress pieces of trim on your car that can sometimes be a big pain and extremely time consuming...not anymore with this secret tip. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 10, 20153 min

147: Don't Make THIS Mistake...EVER

In today's quick tip we share with you THIS one mistake that you should never make if your auto detailing business. It could loose your business thousands of dollars each year, listen in to find out what the mistake is. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 8, 20153 min

146: Kyle Clark |RV Detailing

Today on the show we have Kyle Clark from Xtreme Detailing in Fontana, California to talk all about RV detailing. Connect with Kyle and Xtreme Detailing 909-208-3308 [email protected] Facebook Website Kyle's Personal Facebook For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 6, 20151h 3m

145: Know You're Numbers

Today on the show we talk about knowing you're business numbers and how they are everything when it comes to your auto detailing business. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Apr 3, 20156 min

144: Jeremy Stevens - Shine Supply

Today on the show we have Jeremy Stevens from Stevens Detailing and owner at Shine Supply. Jeremy is an awesome guy who drops a done of knowledge on the show. He is a true pro in the industry who's focus is on helping out other detailers and helping them succeed. Connect With Shine Supply: Facebook.com/shinesupply [email protected] [email protected] shinesupply.com 877-557-5054 10% off with offer code #10offshine

Mar 30, 201553 min

141: Look's Are Everything

Today on the show we talk about look's and how they are everything when it comes to your auto detailing business. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Mar 25, 20154 min

140: MT300 w/ Jason, Mike & Mike

Today on the show we talk about Meguiars new machine the MT300 which had it's debut at SEMA 2014 and is now available through your favorite distributor. I sat down with Jason Rose, Mike Pennington and Michael Stoops to talk all about the MT300 as well as there new foam disc pads. The MT300 and the new foam disk can be purchased through your favorite distributor.

Mar 23, 20151h 4m

139: How To Plan For Success

Today on the show we talk about how to plan of your success. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Mar 18, 20156 min

138: Pt 2. Cameron Johnson - Drive Auto Appearance

This is a two part series. To listen to part one go to episode 136 or visit autodetailingpodcast.com/cameronjohnson Today on the show we have part 2 of Cameron Johnson from Drive Auto Appearance Center in Plano, Texas. Cameron is a master business owner with not only a detail center but also a product line, training, and even opportunities to start your own Drive Auto Appearance Center. Cameron is not just a detailer, he is a smart business man who wants to build a brand. If you are serious about not just washing cars but actually building a profitable business this is a must listen to episode! Connect with Cameron - 1101 Ohio Drive Suite 107Plano, Texas 75093(214) [email protected] Drive Auto Appearance Center Facebook Drive Auto Appearance Center Website Cameron Johnson Facebook

Mar 16, 201551 min

137: Don't Believe Your Own Hype

Today on the show we talk about not believing your own hype and keeping a level head. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Mar 13, 20156 min

136: Pt 1. Cameron Johnson - Drive Auto Appearance

Today on the show we have Cameron Johnson from Drive Auto Appearance Center in Plano, Texas. Cameron is a master business owner with not only a detail center but also a product line, training, and even opportunities to start your own Drive Auto Appearance Center. Cameron is not just a detailer, he is a smart business man who wants to build a brand. If you are serious about not just washing cars but actually building a profitable business this is a must listen to episode! Connect with Cameron - 1101 Ohio Drive Suite 107Plano, Texas 75093(214) [email protected] Drive Auto Appearance Center Facebook Drive Auto Appearance Center Website Cameron Johnson Facebook

Mar 9, 201556 min

135: Hyper Compound/M100 Test

Today on the show we talk about our experience with OPTI's Hyper Compound and Meg's 100. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Mar 6, 20158 min

134 - Keeping Your Arsenal Stocked

Today on the show we talk about keeping your detail arsenal stocked and why its important to NOT be a "fan boy" of any one product. In my opinion sticking to ONE single company to handle all the needs you may come across in your auto detailing ventures, can be a dangerous road. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Mar 4, 20155 min

133: Richard Lin

Today on the show we have Richard Lin from Show Car Detailing, a boutique style detail shop in Anaheim, CA. Richard shares his journey into the auto detailing industry, how he became a detail product formulator and what he see's for the future of the detailing industry! Connect with Richard: Richard Lin on Facebook ShowCar Detailing Facebook Show Car Detailing Website BlackWOW website For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Mar 2, 201544 min

132: Perception Vs Reality

In today's short form episode we talk about the difference between perception and reality. Us as auto detailers need to take full advantage of the perception we are giving off to our potential customers. This means we need to look dapper, clean and be putting off awesome vibes long before we ever get a call to detail someones car. In this episode we give you tips on how to do this efficiently and effectively. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Feb 23, 20158 min

131: A Females Perspective - Heather Balaam (the wife)

Today on the show we have a very special guest - Heather Balaam - aka my wife! I brought her on the show for a females perspective. In this male dominated industry it is very hard for us as detailers to have a normal conversation when dealing a woman's car - Heather gives some great info on not only how to talk to a lady, but also what they maybe looking for in a "detail". She also sheds some light on how ladies maybe looking to find a good detailer. This has been one of the most fun episodes to record! I hope you find great value in this episode. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Feb 16, 201537 min

130: The Smell Good Detailer

On today's episode we talk how important it is to NOT have bad breath and be a detailer. A lot of the time we are face to face with our customers and to put off the highest professionalism we must NOT have bad breath or even smell bad at all - in fact the exact opposite is true - Be the smell good detailer! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Feb 13, 20152 min

129: Creating Brand Awareness

On today's episode of the auto detailing podcast we share a quick and easy way to help create brand awareness for your detailing company. After all you want you and your brand to stick in your customers heads for as long as possible, this trick will help you to stay top of mind always! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Feb 11, 20153 min

128: Kevin Davis - Tech Talk & Detailing

In today's episode we talk to Kevin Davis of Detailer's Helper, We talk about Detailers Helper of course, but mainly about a completely different topic, how to use a website/social media/ paid ads to drive traffic to your site and in turn hopefully make your phone ring more. We list out many steps on how to increase your work load by working smarter and not harder. We teach you simple steps that you can take today to increase your income detailing. We also talk extensively on having a great looking website and why that is important, especially for the auto detailing industry! Take a listen and enjoy. Connect with Kevin: Facebook Detailers Helper Kevin's Vacation Rental - a must stay if your looking to travel to disney world or the orlando, fl area! How to own a vacation rental property. Also search Kevin Davis in the search bar at AutoDetailingPodcast.com and listen to all of Kevin's past podcast episodes - there are some GREAT tips he has shared with all of us! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Feb 9, 201552 min

127: How To Find More Luck

Today on the show we teach you how to find more luck. This is a 100% guaranteed way to find more luck in your auto detailing business! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Feb 4, 20152 min

126: Our Most Listen To Episode - Backing Plates

This is a flashback episode to one of our most downloaded episodes ever on the auto detailing podcast. We thought such a feat deserves another listen. Enjoy! In this episode we talk about the importance of backing plates and pads on buffers and how each backing plate can effect the outcome of your polishing efforts. We take a deep dive into the specifics on backing plates and why they are so important to buffing and polishing. We also talk about where to buy the best plates on the market and how to make your buffing pads last over 10 years! Short Bio on Matt Gibb: “In 1992 I purchased my first car, a 1989 Suzuki Swift Upon buying this car, I decided that it would be important to maintain a car extremely well that I paid cash for So I started looking around at what products were available to wash, polish and wax my vehicle I settled on Meguiars consumer range and weekly I would wash and wax my car and polish it in summer I met a professional detailer that year also and he was the one that taught me the basics and got me interested in detailing as a living Naturally what he taught me back then is old school and obsolete now but if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Links We Talked About: http://flexipads.com/ http://liquidelementsuk.co.uk/ http://www.drc1000.com/ Matt's Phone Number 61 08 8280 9317 Detailology Facebook Page For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in i-Tunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Feb 2, 201557 min

125: Cement Removal Test

Today on the show I test out a cemement removal product for the auto detailing industry. This product with help remove any and all hardened cement from a cars surfaces in a safe and effective manner. This is also a huge profit center for any auto detailing business becuase not many detailers know how to safely and effectively remove cement from cars paint. But now you do! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Jan 30, 20154 min

124: Larson Coatings

Today on the show we have a real treat - we bring Chris Larson back on along with his friend and maker of his new coating line "Larson Coatings". We talk extensively about car coatings in general, what makes some great, others worse and why Larson Coatings are changing the game! Tune in to learn more about coatings and Larson Coatings! Connect with Chris: Facebook Redline Restorations Redline Restoartion Facebook Page Connect with Alfred: Just google Alfred! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Jan 26, 201543 min