Feel like my detailing skills are plateauing - Looking for a boost
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VP Mark
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I'm starting this process now. I've agreed to take on a bunch of cars from a local used car dealership. I will be spending many hours on each one more than I will be getting paid for. Sacrifice.
I appreciate your feedback. If I'm not sore at the end of the day I haven't pushed hard enough.
Are you speaking to me or the poster you quoted? Thanks.
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Mark -
I just finished reading a book called Customers for Life by Carl Sewell. Easy but worthwhile read. I highly suggest it.
I would bet that your detail skills are so good that your ROI into a small improvement would be negligible. On the other hand, improving business/customer service skills could provide a significant ROI.
Just a thought.
I just finished reading a book called Customers for Life by Carl Sewell. Easy but worthwhile read. I highly suggest it.
I would bet that your detail skills are so good that your ROI into a small improvement would be negligible. On the other hand, improving business/customer service skills could provide a significant ROI.
Just a thought.
I would humbly suggest, which is what I do, is to find another good detailers in a 100 mile radius from your house and take a day to go there to work with them in whatever they are working for free (or a small fee for gas and food).
Spend a day exchanging info and seeing others methods of work/polishing procedures, having fun, learning.
We usually hit the ceiling when we work alone, no one to recheck your progress, suggest something new, something you'd never think of.
Every time I go to Tato's new Studio, for instance, it is a blast. I grab a polisher and start work with him, exchange info, new products, methods, and detailing cars start to be fun again.
The only downside is not being able to drink a few beers after work, since there is a 75 mile trip back home
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Spend a day exchanging info and seeing others methods of work/polishing procedures, having fun, learning.
We usually hit the ceiling when we work alone, no one to recheck your progress, suggest something new, something you'd never think of.
Every time I go to Tato's new Studio, for instance, it is a blast. I grab a polisher and start work with him, exchange info, new products, methods, and detailing cars start to be fun again.
The only downside is not being able to drink a few beers after work, since there is a 75 mile trip back home
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I would humbly suggest, which is what I do, is to find another good detailers in a 100 mile radius from your house and take a day to go there to work with them in whatever they are working for free (or a small fee for gas and food).
Spend a day exchanging info and seeing others methods of work/polishing procedures, having fun, learning.
We usually hit the ceiling when we work alone, no one to recheck your progress, suggest something new, something you'd never think of.
Every time I go to Tato's new Studio, for instance, it is a blast. I grab a polisher and start work with him, exchange info, new products, methods, and detailing cars start to be fun again.
The only downside is not being able to drink a few beers after work, since there is a 75 mile trip back home
I've thought about this. Zack McGovern lives a few hours from me and I might see if I can bribe him with a pot of my famous chili if he will let me work with him for the day.
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Mark
Your posts and show and shines have helped me tremendously as well as a new detailer and business entrepreneur.
Might I suggest listening to the business podcast episodes from Entreleadership from Dave Ramsey's business.
They have helped me A TON with getting the right mind set as they interview top professionals in the business coaching field.
I have not personally read this book yet, it's called The Talent Code. I've heard it touted on a multiple of their podcasts about professionals reaching that '10,000' hour mark that you need.
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.: Daniel Coyle: 8580001044958: Amazon.com: Books
Stephan
Your posts and show and shines have helped me tremendously as well as a new detailer and business entrepreneur.
Might I suggest listening to the business podcast episodes from Entreleadership from Dave Ramsey's business.
They have helped me A TON with getting the right mind set as they interview top professionals in the business coaching field.
I have not personally read this book yet, it's called The Talent Code. I've heard it touted on a multiple of their podcasts about professionals reaching that '10,000' hour mark that you need.
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.: Daniel Coyle: 8580001044958: Amazon.com: Books
Stephan
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Ok folks, first of all, I consider myself a very good detailer. If you've ever seen any of my interior show and shines, you can tell I'm a top notch interior detailer. There is always room for improvement, however.
I'm very good at exteriors also, maybe not the top 5% of paint correction guru's, but a lot of that is that I don't get as much as practice as others. Paint correction is a hard sell in my very small market. I can still finish down even a very damaged panel to 100% given the time.
I try to improve at my detailing skills 1% every detail, but feel like I am hitting a glass ceiling there.
I feel like I am the top detailer in my market, although that is not saying anything amazing.
I want to get better though, a LOT better. I want to stand right beside the top in the industry.
Hurtles:
Expensive or time consuming classes are not a possibility, at least not for the next year or so. My wife just started a very intensive new job, my son goes to a private school, I have a very involved position at my church, and I cannot just pack up and leave for a week or more.
Who has some advice? Only so much can be gleamed from watching Youtube videos. I feel like I am kind of on an island, but really want to step out.
Any constructive, helpful advice would be appreciated!
Just the fact that you of all people, is questioning how you can take your talent to the next level, speaks volumes of how great you already are at your craft.
I was speaking to you. I'll explain in detail in a PM if that works for you, or I can email you?
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I've thought about this. Zack McGovern lives a few hours from me and I might see if I can bribe him with a pot of my famous chili if he will let me work with him for the day.
That's actually another thing I was going to suggest. I think teaching is an outstanding way to think through your current process and revisit older subjects you may have committed to muscle memory.
I thought I saw a while ago that you were thinking of doing a YouTube channel. That would be an awesome resource. If you ever wanted to pass on some detailing knowledge and skills I'm a couple hours from you in STL. :xyxthumbs: